Unleash the power of nature with palm-derived oleochemicals

Made from vegetable oil, our oleochemicals offer sustainable and versatile solutions for a range of applications. From everyday essentials like soaps and detergents, to industrial uses such as lubricants, pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber, and animal feed, our products shape everyday moments in countless ways.

Sinar Mas Oleochemical and our joint venture, Sinarmas Cepsa, are your partners for eco-friendly and versatile palm-based oleochemicals. We offer an extensive product range made under the most stringent quality control including: fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, and soap noodles.

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2 state-of-the-art facilities in Medan and Dumai, Indonesia
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500,000 tonnes of oleochemicals annually, derived from responsibly-sourced palm and palm kernel oils and fats

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Our oleochemical plant in Medan, Indonesia

Beyond our standard offerings listed below, we specialise in custom solutions for all your needs.

Why choose palm-derived oleochemicals?

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Cost-Effective

Stemming from its efficient processing and high yield, oil palm is cost-effective, making it an economically-viable choice for a wide range of uses.

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Highly Productive and Land Efficient

Oil palm stands out as the most efficient vegetable oil crop, producing more oil per hectare than any other major oil variety. This superior yield means it requires significantly less land to produce the same amount of oil as other vegetable oil crops.

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Stable and Reliable Supply

Oil palm cultivation ensures a stable and reliable supply, thanks to its consistent year-round production and resilience to varying environmental conditions.

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Natural and Renewable Source

Oil palm can be cultivated and harvested sustainably, making it an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petrochemicals.

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Functional, Safe, and Biodegradable

A preferred choice for functionality, safety in beauty and pharmaceutical products, and biodegradability, ideal for brands looking to enhance their natural product portfolio.

Interested to feature oleochemicals in your products?

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Certification

  • EFfCI (GMP for Cosmetic Ingredients)
  • EU REACH
  • FDA USA
  • Glycerine Food Grade Certificate
  • GMP+FSA Feed Safety
  • HACCP Food Safety
  • HALAL
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 17025
  • ISO 22000 Food Safety
  • ISO 45001
  • ISO 9001 (QMS)
  • KOSHER OU
  • PROPER (Environment Compliance Rating)
  • RSPO SCC
  • SMK3 (Indonesia Safety & Occupational Health Certificate)

Browse our catalogue of palm-derived oleochemicals

Derived primarily from Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO), we offer short-chain fractions for an extensive variety of applications. Our short-chain fractions include caprylic acid, capric acid, and other associated blends.
Food-Esters

Food Esters (Medium Chain Triglycerides/MCT)

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Jet Lubricants

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Metalworking Fluids

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Agrochemicals

Derived primarily from Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO), we offer mid-chain fractions for an extensive variety of applications. Our mid-chain fractions include lauric acid and myristic acid.
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Cosmetics and Personal Care

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Chemical Intermediates

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Detergents and Soaps

Our range of long-chain fatty acids, including stearic, oleic, and palmitic acid, comes from Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO) and Refined Bleached Deodorised Palm Stearin (RBDPS). These acids are popular for their versatility and are used in various applications, from cosmetics and personal care to rubber and plastics manufacturing.

Our Distilled Fatty Acids (DFA), made through the careful distillation of crude palm oil, are split into distinct fractions for maximised utility across various industries. Our DFA include Distilled Palm Stearin Fatty Acids (DPSFA) and Distilled Palm Oil Fatty Acids (DPOFA).

Our fatty acid blends play a key role in making surfactants. These surfactants appear in products like toilet soaps, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, heavy-duty detergents, and shampoos. Our blends include palm kernel distribution, which has excellent foaming properties and cleansing abilities, and coconut oil distribution, known for its solubility and strong cleaning power.
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Surfactants

for toilet soaps, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, shampoos

We produce our soap noodles by mixing oils or fatty acids with an alkali and enriching them with lauric acid, so that they foam and cleanse effectively. These noodles are the cornerstone for making various soaps, from bathroom to laundry varieties, and offer dependable quality.
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Base material in the production of toilet, laundry, and multipurpose soaps

Discover the versatility of refined glycerine – an ingredient that enhances food textures, adds sweetness, and can act as a humectant and softener. Beyond food uses, it’s a key renewable resource in producing Epichlorohydrin (ECH) and Glycerol Carbonate, crucial for various industrial applications.
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Leather Treatment

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Toothpaste, Skincare, and Personal Care

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Surfactants & Detergents

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Plasticisers (Paper Industry)

Lubricants

Lubricants

Our Fatty Esters are tailored for a wide spectrum of industrial and personal care applications, offering emollient, solvent, and lubricating properties. Produced from high-purity fatty acids and alcohols, these esters serve as key ingredients in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and functional fluids. Our range includes Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Esters, 2‑Ethylhexyl (2‑EH) Esters, Isopropyl (IP) Esters, and Trimethylolpropane (TMP) Esters.

Fatty alcohols are key industry intermediates that can be readily transformed into derivatives used in many daily applications. These include home and personal care products, fragrances, flavourings, industrial solvents, lubricants and metalworking fluids, and agrochemicals.
Cleaning Products

Detergents, Dishwashing, and Cleaning Products

Toothpaste

Shampoos, Gel, and Toothpaste

Personal Care Products

Personal Care Products

Agrochemicals

Plastics, Greases & Lubes, Adhesives, Fragrances & Flavourings, Agrochemicals