Crude Palm Kernel Olein

Origin
Indonesia
CAS Number
8023-79-8
HS Code
1511.90.99

Basic Info

IUPAC Name
palm kernel oil stearine (RBD)
Molecular Formula
Triacylglycerols (lauric/capric)
Synonyms & Trade Names
RBD palm kernel stearine; RBDPKS; Palm kernel stearin
Purity / Assay (%)
IV max 5
Physical Form
Solid
Concentration
Pure substance
Appearance / Color
White to off-white solid
Odor
Mild, fatty
Boiling Point (°C)
>300
Density (g/cm³)
0.8700
Solubility in Water
Insoluble
UN Number
Not applicable
H-Statements
None
P-Statements
P260
REACH Status
Registered
Drug Precursor Status
Non-precursor
Storage Class (GHS)
13
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry; sealed

Categories

Technical Document

Brief Overview
Palm kernel olein is the liquid component of palm kernel oil obtained from fractionation. Palm kernel olein is a light-colored oil. The oil characteristics of palm kernel oil are similar to refined coconut oil but more liquid at ambient temperature. It has excellent flavor stability and storage quality. It contains fewer short-chain constituents of C6, C8, and C10 compared with refined coconut oil. Besides, palm kernel olein is used as raw material for producing RBD palm kernel olein.
Manufacturing Process
Initially, palm fruits are gathered from plantations and subsequently threshed. Threshing allows the shell to be removed from the core of the fruit. The removed shell is sterilized for a period of time before the fruits are pressed by utilizing a mechanical press. The pressurized palm fruits are squeezed and the crude palm oil is extracted from the fruits. Further, distillation is conducted to separate the stearin (solid) and olein (liquid) of crude palm oil.