CFA
Undistilled Cotton Soapstock Fatty Acids
About
the Product
Undistilled Cotton Soapstock Fatty Acids (CFA) are produced during the alkaline refining of cotton seed oil. The product retains a high concentration of free fatty acids — 85.2% FFA confirmed by SGS Bulgaria — making it an effective feedstock for biodiesel, soap, and oleochemical processing.
Sourced from certified facilities in Turkmenistan, fully customs-cleared in the EU and available for immediate delivery FCA Bucharest. Fatty acid profile is rich in palmitic (C16:0) and oleic (C18:1). Physical state: viscous dark-brown liquid, solidification point min 28°C.
Physical samples available upon request prior to contract commitment.
Laboratory Testing
| Nr. | Parameter | Unit | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moisture and volatile matter | % (m/m) | 1.23 | EN ISO 662:2016 |
| 2 | Insoluble impurities | % (m/m) | 2.38 | EN ISO 663:2017 |
| 3 | Unsaponifiable matter | % (m/m) | 3.25 | EN ISO 3596:2004 |
| 4 | Iodine value | g/100g | 108 | EN ISO 3961:2025 |
| 5 | Sulfur content | mg/kg | 178 | ASTM D 5453-25 |
| 6 | Phosphorus content | mg/kg | 32.4 | ASTM D 5185-18 |
| 7 | Water content | % (m/m) | 1.20 | ASTM D 6304-25 |
| 8 | Acidity (FFA) | % (m/m) | 85.2 | EN ISO 660:2020 |
| Nr. | Parameter | Unit | Spec. | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance / Colour | Visual | Brown | Brown | ✓ PASS |
| 2 | Odour | — | Specific | Specific | ✓ PASS |
| 3 | Acid value | mg KOH/g | min 180 | 180.60 | ✓ PASS |
| 4 | Moisture | % wt | max 2.5 | 2.45 | ✓ PASS |
| 5 | Solidification point | °C | min 28 | 28 | ✓ PASS |
| 6 | Residual sulphuric acid | — | None | Absent | ✓ PASS |
| 7 | Insoluble impurities | % wt | max 0.5 | 0.49 | ✓ PASS |
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