Frequently Asked Questions
What is PFAD?
PFAD stands for Palm Fatty Acid Distillate. It is a processing residue resulting from physical refining of crude palm oil products. At room temperature it is a light brown semi-solid, melting to a brown liquid on heating.
What is the FFA content of Pfad?
PFAD contains 72.7–92.6% FFA, with a small amount of unsaponifiable components (1–2.5%) and the remainder neutral oil.
What is the density of palm fatty acid distillate?
Palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) is a waste from extraction of palm oil. PFAD is used for production of biodiesel. The calorific value of PFAD biodiesel is 38600 MJ/kg while density is 879 kg/m3, flash point is 147 °C, viscosity is 3.96 mm2/s and cetane number is 49.
What is the acid value of palm?
Palm kernel oil should have an acid value of at most 3.0 – 7.5% [1], or 5% according to [2]. Oils and fats spoil by readily becoming rancid.
What is Pfad for soap production?
Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) contains a very high free fatty acid level and is mainly used by the quality soap industry. PFAD is obtained as a by-product of the refining process.
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