Palm Oil Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- African Palm Oil
Palm oil supplier in Malaysia for food manufacturing, soap, personal care, oleochemical processing and industrial formulations. Palm oil is obtained from the fleshy mesocarp of oil palm fruit and is distinct from palm kernel oil, which comes from the seed and has different processing properties.
Commercial requirements commonly cover crude palm oil for further refining or conversion, RBD palm oil for controlled colour and odour, and food or personal-care grades selected for a specific process. Its appearance can range from orange-red to pale yellow, and from liquid to semi-solid, according to the grade and handling temperature.
Food producers use specified palm oil in bakery fats, shortening, frying systems and confectionery fats. It also supplies the fatty base for soap and toiletries and is processed into fractions, fatty acids, methyl esters, fatty alcohols and glycerine for the wider oleochemical chain.
Send the required grade, application, receiving specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, and palm oil price is quoted with a stated validity period.
- CAS number
- 8002-75-3
- Grade
- crude, RBD, food, personal care
- Appearance
- orange-red to pale yellow oil or semi-solid fat, depending on refining grade and temperature
Palm Oil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude palm oil (CPO) | unrefined oil or semi-solid fat according to temperature | — | Feedstock for refining, fractionation, soap manufacture and oleochemical conversion where the buyer specifies crude palm oil and provides the receiving quality limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| RBD palm oil | refined, bleached and deodorised oil or semi-solid fat | — | Food-fat manufacture, shortening and formulated products that require a refined palm oil with controlled colour, odour and process behaviour. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food-grade palm oil | refined palm oil | — | Bakery fats, shortenings, frying systems and other food manufacturing uses where the buyer states the grade, melting behaviour and documentation needed. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Personal-care and soap-making grade | refined oil or semi-solid fat | — | Soap bases, cleansing products, creams and other formulations that use palm oil as a fatty feedstock, emollient component or consistency modifier. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy Palm oil from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Palm oil
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product source | vegetable oil obtained from the fleshy mesocarp of oil palm fruit, not the kernel | — |
| Product type | triglyceride oil and fat mixture whose physical state varies with grade and temperature | — |
| CAS number | 8002-75-3 | — |
| Commercial grade controls | refining route, free fatty acid or acid value, moisture and impurities, colour, peroxide value, iodine value and melting profile confirmed against the buyer's required grade | — |
Palm Oil applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed and protect from moisture, contamination, strong odours and excessive heat. Heated handling should use controlled temperatures and the handling information supplied for the quoted grade.
Common questions about Palm oil
What is the difference between palm oil and palm kernel oil?
Palm oil is obtained from the fleshy mesocarp of the oil palm fruit. Palm kernel oil comes from the seed or kernel and has a different fatty acid profile and processing behaviour. State the required oil explicitly because they are separate products.
Which palm oil grades can be requested?
Enquiries may cover crude palm oil, RBD palm oil and appropriately specified food or personal-care grades. The right grade depends on the refining route, application and required melting behaviour.
Is palm stearin the same as palm oil?
No. Palm stearin is the solid fraction separated when palm oil is fractionated, while palm oil is the starting oil before that separation. Specify palm stearin separately when the process requires the harder fraction.
What specifications should be included in a palm oil enquiry?
State the grade and any limits for free fatty acid or acid value, moisture and impurities, colour, peroxide value, iodine value or melting profile. The receiving specification is the clearest basis for matching an offer.
How is palm oil price determined for a quotation?
Price depends on the commodity market, refining grade, required specification, quantity, packing and delivery requirement. Quotations therefore carry a stated validity period rather than relying on a fixed catalogue price.
What details are needed to request packing and documents?
Provide the grade, quantity, delivery location, preferred pack format and the documents your receiving process requires. Available packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.