Palm Fatty Acid Distillate uses and stock Soap and Detergent Manufacturing: Due to its high free fatty acid content, PFAD is a staple in the soap industry for creating laundry soaps, detergent bars, and surfactants. Animal Feed Industry: Used as a highly nutritious, energy-rich raw material in animal feed, especially for ruminants, due to its high digestibility. Biofuel and Energy: Serves as a significant renewable feedstock for producing biodiesel and renewable diesel. Oleochemicals and Chemical Industry: Acts as a raw material for producing fatty alcohols, refined fatty acids, and esters used in plastics, rubber, and lubricants. Personal Care and Cosmetics: Used in the creation of emollients, emulsifiers, and thickening agents for cosmetics, toiletries, and shampoos. Valuable Extract Extraction: PFAD is a source for extracting vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols), squalene, and phytosterols for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Other Applications: Used in candle manufacturing and as an ingredient in certain agricultural products