Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) Bulk Export Supplier Malaysia
Direct refinery exporter of high-FFA Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD). Primary non-edible feedstock for commercial laundry soaps, bio-based oleochemical splitting, candle manufacturing, animal feed bypass fats, and HVO renewable diesel refineries.
FOB Port Klang & Pasir Gudang Spot Index: ~$785.00 / MT MSPO / ISCC-EU Certified EUDR Compliant
Key Product & Procurement Facts
Executive Procurement Overview: Malaysian PFAD Export Feedstock
Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) is a valuable processing co-product generated during the physical refining of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). When CPO is deodorized under high vacuum and steam distillation (240°C–260°C), free fatty acids, volatile odor compounds, and trace oxidation products are stripped out as a distillate. PFAD is composed of over 70% Free Fatty Acids (FFA)—predominantly Palmitic Acid (C16:0) and Oleic Acid (C18:1)—along with 15%–25% neutral triglycerides. As a non-edible palm derivative, Malaysian PFAD is a major global commodity demanded by commercial soap noodle factories, oleochemical acid splitters, animal feed manufacturers (calcium soap bypass fats), and European Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) renewable diesel biorefineries holding ISCC-EU sustainability certification.
Monthly PFAD Export Capacity
Direct refinery allocation from major Malaysian deodorization columns guaranteeing consistent high-FFA feedstock for international oleochemical and biofuel buyers.
Free Fatty Acid Concentration
High palmitic acid fraction ensuring maximum saponification yield in soap manufacturing and high hydrogen efficiency in HVO renewable fuel processing.
ISCC-EU & SGS Certified
Every bulk shipment or flexitank is independently sampled and certified for FFA, moisture, total saponifiable matter (TSM), and ISCC-EU GHG emissions compliance.
Fast Vessel Departure
Priority vessel loading and heated flexitank dispatch from Port Klang and Pasir Gudang deepwater berths to ocean destinations worldwide.
Who Buys Malaysian PFAD? Industrial Buyer Profiles
PalmAzia supplies palm fatty acid distillate to major non-edible industrial sectors globally, fulfilling precise fatty acid content and sustainability standards:
Soap & Detergent Manufacturers
Commercial soap factories utilizing high-FFA PFAD for direct neutralization with caustic soda to produce low-cost laundry soap bars, industrial soap noodles, and liquid cleansers.
HVO & Renewable Biofuel Refineries
European and Asian renewable diesel plants using ISCC-EU certified PFAD as a low-carbon intensity (CI) bio-feedstock for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Animal Feed & Oleochemical Plants
Feed manufacturers producing calcium-bound rumen bypass fats for dairy cattle, as well as chemical plants producing distilled fatty acids, candles, and bio-lubricants.
PFAD Technical Quality Specifications & Test Standards
PalmAzia supplies PFAD strictly in accordance with Palm Oil Refinement Association of Malaysia (PORAM) contract specifications:
| Quality Parameter | PORAM Standard Specification | ISCC-EU Biofuel Grade | Testing Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acids (as Palmitic) | 70.0% Min | 70.0% Min | AOCS Ca 5a-40 / MPOB p2.5 |
| Moisture & Impurities (M&I) | 1.0% Max | 0.5% Max | AOCS Ca 2e-84 / MPOB p2.1 |
| Total Saponifiable Matter (TSM) | 95.0% Min | 96.0% Min | PORAM Standard / AOCS |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.0% Max | 1.0% Max | AOCS Ca 6a-40 |
| Iodine Value (Wijs) | 48.0 – 58.0 Max | 48.0 – 58.0 Max | AOCS Cd 1b-87 / MPOB p2.2 |
| Color / Appearance | Light Brown Semi-Solid | Light Brown Liquid/Semi-Solid | Visual Inspection at 60°C |
Buyer Procurement Guide: Selecting Packaging & Incoterms
Flexitank with Heating Pads
20ft ocean containers equipped with food-grade multi-layer flexitanks and thermal heating coils (20.0–21.5 MT payload). Hot water or steam circulation prior to discharge melts solid PFAD into a liquid state.
ISO Tanks & Parcel Tankers
Dedicated stainless steel ISO tank containers (22–24 MT) or bulk parcel tanker vessels (2,000–10,000 MT) for large-scale oleochemical and biofuel refinery contracts.
Incoterms Selection
• FOB Port Klang / Pasir Gudang: Buyer manages freight chartering.
• CFR / CIF Destination Port: PalmAzia manages vessel freight and marine insurance.
Global Destination Import Guide: Tariff, Customs & Shipping Specifications
Review key import corridors and customs regulations for PFAD feedstock shipments below:
🇮🇳 India & South Asia
Kolkata / Kandla🇵🇰 Pakistan
Karachi / Port Qasim🇨🇳 China
Shanghai / Ningbo🇦🇪 UAE & GCC Region
Jebel Ali / Dammam🇪🇺 European Union
Rotterdam / Porvoo🇪🇬 Egypt & North Africa
Alexandria / DamiettaComprehensive B2B Procurement FAQ Portal
1. Is Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) edible?
No. PFAD is a non-edible refining co-product containing high Free Fatty Acids (>70%). It is exclusively utilized for industrial applications such as soap manufacturing, oleochemical processing, animal feed, and biofuel production.
2. How is solid PFAD discharged from a Flexitank?
PFAD solidifies at room temperature (~40°C–45°C melting point). Flexitanks are equipped with thermal heating pads. Hot water or low-pressure steam (1.5–2.0 bar) is circulated for 12–18 hours prior to pumping into destination storage tanks.
3. Is your PFAD ISCC-EU certified for European biofuel refineries?
Yes. PalmAzia supplies ISCC-EU certified PFAD accompanied by full Proof of Sustainability (PoS) documentation for HVO renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producers in Europe.
4. What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for export?
Our minimum export order is 1 Full Container Load (FCL), which equals approximately 20.0 to 21.5 Metric Tons in a Flexitank.
5. What B2B payment terms do you accept?
We accept 100% Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C at sight) issued by top-tier international banks, or Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) with 30% advance deposit and 70% paid against scan of original Bill of Lading (B/L) documents.
6. How is PFAD used in soap noodle manufacturing?
PFAD is neutralized with sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) to form sodium palmitate soap. It is often blended with palm kernel fatty acid distillate (PKFAD) to produce economical laundry soap noodles and toilet soap bars.
7. What export documentation is provided with each shipment?
We supply full export documentation: Bill of Lading (B/L), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Analysis (COA by SGS/Intertek), Phytosanitary Certificate, Form E / Certificate of Origin (COO), and MPOB Export License.
8. What is the shelf life of PFAD?
When stored in clean, airtight tanks away from moisture, PFAD maintains a shelf life of up to 24 months from distillation date.
9. How does EUDR impact European buyers importing PFAD?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires importers to provide verified plot-level geolocation coordinates proving zero deforestation after December 2020. PalmAzia provides full EUDR due diligence documentation.
10. What is Total Saponifiable Matter (TSM) in PFAD testing?
TSM measures the total percentage of fatty matter (both free fatty acids and neutral glycerides) that can react with alkali to form soap. High TSM (>95%) guarantees maximum industrial yield.
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