Oleochemicals & Bioenergy Derivatives

JBLS RESOURCES is a trusted global supplier of palm-derived oleochemicals and renewable bioenergy feedstocks. Driven by sustainable processing and reliable supply chain integration, we deliver versatile raw materials tailored for industrial manufacturing, personal care, pharmaceutical, and clean-energy applications.

Our comprehensive product line encompasses high-purity refined glycerine, multi-grade palm-based soap noodles, industrial fatty alcohols, palm methyl ester (PME), and high-FFA sludge palm oil (SPO). Whether you require scalable feedstocks for biodiesel production or specialized oleochemical fractions for downstream consumer formulations, JBLS RESOURCES offers standardized quality, flexible packaging solutions, and consistent global logistics support to meet your operational requirements.

crude glycerine — **Crude Glycerine 80%**
**Palm-Based Industrial Feedstock**
Crude Glycerine is a glycerol-rich co-product obtained from palm-based biodiesel and oleochemical processing. It is used as an economical feedstock for further refining and various industrial applications.
**Typical Specification:**
**Glycerol:** ≥80%
**Water:** ≤13%
**MONG:** ≤3%
**Ash:** ≤7%
**Methanol:** ≤1.5%
**Appearance:** Brown to dark brown viscous liquid
**Origin:** Palm-based
**Applications:** Biodiesel processing • Oleochemicals • Industrial chemicals • Glycerine refining • Technical applications
**Packaging:** Bulk / Flexitank / IBC / Drums, subject to requirements.

**REFINED GLYCERINE — 99.5% MIN**
**Refined Glycerine 99.5%** is a high-purity, clear and colourless glycerol suitable for applications requiring consistent purity, appearance and controlled impurities. Palm-derived refined glycerine is widely used in personal care, cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Typical USP/BP-Grade Specification

Parameter	Specification
Glycerol Content	99.5% Min.
Appearance	Clear, colourless liquid
Odour	Odourless
Specific Gravity @ 25°C	1.260 Min.
Refractive Index @ 20°C	1.470–1.475
Colour, APHA	10 Max.
Water	0.50% Max.
Fatty Acids & Esters	1.0 Max.
Sulphated Ash / Residue on Ignition	0.01% Max.
Chlorides	10 ppm Max.
Sulphates	20 ppm Max.
Chlorinated Compounds	30–35 ppm Max.
Heavy Metals	5 ppm Max.
Arsenic	1.5 ppm Max.
Diethylene Glycol	0.1% Max.
Ethylene Glycol	0.1% Max.
Sugar	Negative / Pass
Acidity / Alkalinity	0.2 Max

spo — **Sludge Palm Oil Premium — Biodiesel Feedstock**
Premium Sludge Palm Oil (SPO) recovered from palm oil milling operations, processed and selected as a suitable high-value feedstock for biodiesel and oleochemical applications. Its high oil content and naturally high FFA make it particularly suitable for esterification and subsequent biodiesel production.
**Specification:**
**FFA:** 20–40%
**Total Fatty Matter:** ≥97%
**Moisture:** ≤1.0%
**Moisture & Impurities:** ≤2.0%
**Sediment:** ≤1.0%
**Iodine Value:** 45–60 g I₂/100 g
**Saponification Value:** 190–205 mg KOH/g
**Unsaponifiable Matter:** ≤1.0%
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Packaging:** Bulk Flexitank / ISO Tank, 20–24 MT per 20′ container

**SPO Grade A — Biodiesel Feedstock**
FFA: 30–50%
TFM: ≥95%
M&I: ≤3%
Moisture: ≤2%
**SPO Premium — Biodiesel Feedstock**
FFA: 20–40%
TFM: ≥97%
M&I: ≤2%
Moisture: ≤1%
Lower sediment and phosphorus

Main Applications
**Biodiesel Production**
High-FFA SPO can be processed through appropriate pretreatment and esterification/transesterification processes to produce biodiesel.
**Oleochemical Processing**
Can be used as a lower-cost fatty feedstock for the production of fatty acids and other palm-derived oleochemicals.

fatty alcohol 3 — **FATTY ALCOHOLS**
Palm-Based Oleochemical Raw Materials
**Fatty Alcohols** are high-purity long-chain alcohols derived primarily from natural vegetable oils and fats. They are important oleochemical raw materials used in the manufacture of surfactants, detergents, cosmetics, personal-care products, lubricants, plasticizers and other specialty chemicals.
JBLS RESOURCES can supply a range of **natural fatty alcohols and blended chain-length grades**, subject to customer requirements and availability.

Major Commercial Grades

Parameter	C12 Alcohol	C14 Alcohol	C16 Alcohol	C18 Alcohol	C16/C18 Alcohol
Common Name	Lauryl Alcohol	Myristyl Alcohol	Cetyl Alcohol	Stearyl Alcohol	Cetostearyl Alcohol
Chemical Chain	C12	C14	C16	C18	C16/C18
Typical Purity, %	≥98	≥98	≥98	≥98	≥98
Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g	~295–305	~260–270	~225–235	~205–215	~215–230
Acid Value, mg KOH/g	≤0.5	≤0.5	≤0.5	≤0.5	≤0.5
Iodine Value, g I₂/100g	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Moisture, %	≤0.2	≤0.2	≤0.2	≤0.2	≤0.2
Appearance	White flakes/pellets	White flakes/pellets	White flakes/pellets	White flakes/pellets	White flakes/pellets
Typical Form	Solid / flakes	Solid / flakes	Solid / flakes	Solid / flakes	Solid / flakes

A detailed view of a yellow liquid in a laboratory beaker with a pipette, perfect for science themes. — **Palm Methyl Ester (PME)**
Palm Methyl Ester (PME) is a renewable, palm-based biodiesel produced through the transesterification of palm oil or palm-derived feedstocks with methanol. It is a clean-burning alternative fuel suitable for biodiesel blending, diesel engines and various industrial applications, offering a biodegradable and renewable energy solution.

**Typical Specification:**
**Appearance:** Clear to yellowish liquid
**Methyl Ester Content:** ≥96.5%
**Density @ 15°C:** 0.86–0.90 g/cm³
**Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C:** 3.5–5.0 mm²/s
**Acid Value:** ≤0.50 mg KOH/g
**Water:** ≤500 mg/kg
**Methanol:** ≤0.20% w/w
**Iodine Value:** ≤120 g I₂/100 g
**Oxidation Stability:** ≥6 hours
**Free Glycerol:** ≤0.02%
**Total Glycerol:** ≤0.24%
**Sulfur:** ≤10 mg/kg
**Phosphorus:** ≤10 mg/kg
**Application:** Biodiesel, diesel blending and industrial fuel applications
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Packaging:** Bulk Flexitank, ISO Tank, IBC Tank or Drum

Close-up of a plastic milk bottle with a red cap on a rustic wooden table with copy space. — **Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD)**
Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) is a by-product of palm oil refining, rich in free fatty acids and widely used as a raw material for soap manufacturing, oleochemicals, animal feed and biodiesel production.
**Typical Specification:**
**FFA (as Palmitic Acid):** ≥85%
**Moisture & Impurities:** ≤1.0%
**Iodine Value:** 45–55 g I₂/100 g
**Saponification Value:** 195–205 mg KOH/g
**Unsaponifiable Matter:** ≤1.5%
**Acid Value:** ≥170 mg KOH/g
**Color:** Brown to dark brown
**Appearance:** Semi-solid to solid at ambient temperature
**Odor:** Characteristic fatty odor
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Application:** Soap, oleochemicals, biodiesel, animal feed and industrial applications
**Packaging:** HDPE Drums, Flexitank, ISO Tank, Bulk Tanker or Bulk Vessel

Fresh orange juice in a mason jar on a red brick, captured outdoors in daylight. — **Vegetable Ghee**
Vegetable Ghee is a refined, hydrogenated or specially fractionated vegetable fat formulated to provide a stable, semi-solid fat suitable for cooking, frying, bakery and food manufacturing applications. Palm-based vegetable ghee offers good oxidative stability and a long shelf life.
**Typical Specification:**
**FFA (as Palmitic Acid):** ≤0.10%
**Moisture & Impurities:** ≤0.10%
**Iodine Value:** 40–55 g I₂/100 g
**Peroxide Value:** ≤5 meq O₂/kg
**Slip Melting Point:** 36–42°C
**Trans Fat:** According to formulation / buyer requirement
**Acid Value:** ≤0.20 mg KOH/g
**Color:** ≤3R / 30Y (5¼” Lovibond)
**Appearance:** White to pale yellow semi-solid
**Odor & Taste:** Bland, clean and free from rancid odors
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Application:** Cooking, frying, bakery, confectionery, food processing and foodservice
**Packaging:** 1–20 kg Pails, Cartons, HDPE Drums, IBC Tanks or Bulk

A vibrant yellow juice bottle set against lush green tropical leaves, ideal for beverage themes. — **Palm Acid Oil (PAO)**
Palm Acid Oil (PAO) is an acidic palm-based oil recovered during the physical refining of crude palm oil. It is rich in free fatty acids and is used as a cost-effective feedstock for biodiesel, soap, animal feed, oleochemicals and other industrial applications.
**Typical Specification:**
**FFA (as Palmitic Acid):** ≥50%
**Moisture & Impurities:** ≤2.0%
**Iodine Value:** 45–55 g I₂/100 g
**Saponification Value:** 195–210 mg KOH/g
**Unsaponifiable Matter:** ≤3.0%
**Acid Value:** ≥100 mg KOH/g
**Appearance:** Brown to dark brown liquid or semi-solid
**Odor:** Characteristic fatty odor
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Application:** Biodiesel, soap manufacturing, oleochemicals, animal feed and industrial applications
**Packaging:** HDPE Drums, IBC Tanks, Flexitank, ISO Tank, Bulk Tanker or Bulk Vessel

A close-up view of fine sea salt in a wooden spoon, perfect for culinary uses. — **Stearic Acid**
Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid commonly derived from palm-based oils and other natural fats. It is a versatile industrial raw material widely used in **soap and detergent manufacturing, candles, cosmetics, rubber processing, plastics, lubricants and personal care products**.
**Typical Specification:**
**Stearic Acid Content:** ≥45–50%
**Palmitic Acid:** 45–55%
**Iodine Value:** ≤1.0 g I₂/100 g
**Acid Value:** 195–210 mg KOH/g
**Saponification Value:** 195–210 mg KOH/g
**Moisture:** ≤0.20%
**Melting Point:** 54–58°C
**Color:** White to pale yellow
**Appearance:** White to off-white flakes, beads or powder
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic fatty odor
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Application:** Soap, candles, cosmetics, rubber, plastics, lubricants and industrial formulations
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, 500 kg Jumbo Bags or 1 MT Jumbo Bags

Detailed view of coarse sea salt crystals on a wooden spoon, perfect for culinary themes. — **Palmitic Acid**
Palmitic Acid is a saturated fatty acid commonly derived from palm oil and palm-based feedstocks. It is widely used in soap and detergent manufacturing, candles, cosmetics, personal care products, lubricants, rubber processing and other industrial applications. Commercial palm-derived grades such as C16-85 and C16-90 are available.
**Typical Specification:**
**Palmitic Acid (C16:0):** ≥85%
**Total Fatty Matter:** ≥98%
**Acid Value:** 210–221 mg KOH/g
**Saponification Value:** 211–222 mg KOH/g
**Iodine Value:** ≤15 g I₂/100 g
**Titer / Melting Point:** ≥56°C
**Moisture:** ≤0.50%
**Appearance:** White to off-white flakes or beads
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic fatty odor
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Application:** Soap, candles, cosmetics, personal care, rubber, lubricants and industrial applications
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, 500–600 kg Jumbo Bags, IBC or Bulk

Glass jar tipped over with white flour spilling onto a wooden surface, ideal for baking themes. — **Lauric Acid**
Lauric Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid commonly obtained from palm kernel oil and coconut oil. It is an important raw material for soaps, detergents, cosmetics, personal care products, surfactants, lubricants and various oleochemical applications. Palm kernel oil itself typically contains about **48% lauric acid**, making it an important palm-based source.
**Typical Specification:**
**Lauric Acid (C12:0):** ≥98%
**Total Fatty Matter:** ≥99%
**Acid Value:** 275–285 mg KOH/g
**Saponification Value:** 275–285 mg KOH/g
**Iodine Value:** ≤1.0 g I₂/100 g
**Titer / Melting Point:** 43–45°C
**Moisture:** ≤0.20%
**Appearance:** White to off-white flakes, beads or powder
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic fatty odor
**Origin:** Malaysia
**Application:** Soap, detergents, cosmetics, personal care, surfactants, candles and oleochemicals
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, 500–600 kg Jumbo Bags, HDPE Drums, IBC or Bulk

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Typical USP/BP-Grade Specification

Major Commercial Grades