Oleochemicals are compounds derived industrially from vegetable oils or fats naturally and may be used as substitute of petroleum-based products or petrochemicals for raw materials or supplemental materials for variety of products such as cookie, cream, lipstick, chocolate, ice-cream, paint, adhesives, medicines & tyre.
In food oleochemicals introduces anti staling and anti-fungal properties which improves shelf life of the food such as bread, cakes and other bakery and dairy products. Oleochemicals also introduces crispiness and texture in food substances. In chocolates oleochemicals improves its visibility, smoothness and cream consistency.
In cosmetics oleochemicals improves consistency in creams, ointment and lotions.
In feed nutrition, oleochemicals are used as nutritional supplements that facilitates growth of birds and cattle.
Oleochemicals are used in Rubber industry as shoe lace, conveyor etc. Oleochemicals are also used in PVCs and other plastic products along with high quality safer plastic films used in packaging industry.