PMC Fatty Acids

PMC Fatty Acids are among the finest commercially available anywhere. They range in chain from short-chain lauric acid (C12) to long-chain behenic (C22) fatty acids. Hystrene® fatty acids have light color and excellent oxidative and thermal stability. Industrene® has a broad, cost-effective line of quality industrial fatty acids. Being GMP compliant and offered in various forms, these products can be used in everything from pharmaceuticals/food to plastic and lubricants.

Low purity of commercially available fatty acids
Poor thermal and oxidative stability of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Degradation and change in color in low purity fatty acids
FDA and Kosher certifications for fatty acids for use in food and pharma applications
Insufficient plasticity and high friction in plastic manufacturing processes
Hazard and regulatory concerns with unnatural plastic additives
Long lead time, high minimum order quantity, and supply issue of domestic fatty acids