Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- FAME
- Methyl Ester
Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) is an oleochemical product family used by manufacturers seeking a methyl ester supplier in Malaysia. It is also traded as methyl ester, while palm-derived material is commonly described as palm methyl ester or PME.
Buyers normally select the material by chain-length distribution, including C12-C14 light cuts, C16-C18 heavy cuts, individual cuts and blends. Distilled and non-distilled grades can also be specified, together with required limits for ester content, iodine value, acid value, moisture, colour and cloud point.
Fatty acid methyl ester is used as an intermediate for fatty alcohols, fatty amines, alkanolamides and methyl ester sulphonate. Other applications include detergents, industrial cleaners, metalworking fluids, lubricant esters, agrochemical formulations, coatings, inks, plasticiser manufacture and biodiesel or fuel blending.
Send the required cut or blend, specification, quantity, packing preference and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- single-cut, blended, distilled, non-distilled
- Appearance
- Liquid; single-cut or blended forms
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12-C14 light cut | liquid methyl ester cut | — | Surfactant and detergent intermediates, including feedstock for methyl ester sulphonate. | — |
| C16-C18 heavy cut | single-cut or blended methyl ester | — | Fatty alcohol production, metalworking fluids and lubricant ester manufacture. | — |
| Distilled grade | distilled liquid | — | Industrial solvent, cleaner, coating and ink formulations. | — |
| Blended grade | liquid methyl ester blend | — | Formulations that specify a broader chain-length distribution. | — |
How to buy fatty acid methyl ester from ChemTrade
Request a quote for fatty acid methyl ester
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chain-length distribution | Specified by the required single cut or blend | — |
| Distillation status | Distilled or non-distilled grade | — |
| Common quality parameters | Ester content, iodine value, acid value, moisture, colour and cloud point | — |
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester applications
Common questions about fatty acid methyl ester
Which fatty acid methyl ester chain cut should I request?
Specify the intended application and required chain-length distribution. C12-C14 light cuts, C16-C18 heavy cuts, individual cuts and blends serve different formulation and processing needs.
What is palm methyl ester?
Palm methyl ester is a palm-derived type of fatty acid methyl ester used in the Malaysian oleochemical trade. State whether the requirement is for PME, another feedstock basis or a defined chain cut.
Is fatty acid methyl ester the same as methyl ester sulphonate?
No. Fatty acid methyl ester is the unsulphonated upstream material, while methyl ester sulphonate is a separate surfactant produced from it.
Which specification details should be included in an FAME enquiry?
Include the chain cut or blend, distillation status and any limits for ester content, acid value, iodine value, moisture, colour or cloud point that matter to the process.
What packing and documents can be requested?
Send the required quantity, packing preference and document list with the enquiry. Packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
Can fatty acid methyl ester be specified for biodiesel use?
Biodiesel and fuel blending are among the uses of FAME, but the required fuel specification must be stated clearly because oleochemical and fuel requirements differ.