Sal Olein

Liquid fraction · dry-fractionated from Shorea robusta

The liquid fraction of our sal butter. A volume-priced, high-oleic emollient — the practical alternative to olive or sunflower oil in cold-process soap bases and industrial cosmetic systems.

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The fraction & the economics

What this lipid actually is.

Sal olein is what fractionation yields when we chase a harder stearin. It is not a premium product — it is a practical one. For soap makers who want an Indian-origin alternative to imported olive oil, it is almost exactly the right ingredient.

Oleic content sits at 55 to 65 percent. Iodine value rises above 60. The lipid stays liquid at 22°C and carries a 12-month shelf life with BHT or tocopherol addition.

Industrial buyers use it in soap bases, textile lubricants, and bio-lubricant blends. Cosmetic formulators reach for it when they need a volume-priced emollient that carries a cleaner origin story than palm or soy.

The honest liquid. Priced for volume, built for soap.

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Specifications

The numbers behind every kilogram.

Technical specifications

Published typical values · not lot data

Melt point: 20–24 °C
SAP value: 186–194 mg KOH/g
Iodine value: 60–70
Oleic acid: 55–65 %
Stearic acid: 15–25 %
FFA: <0.5 %
MOQ (target): 500 kg

Fatty acid signature

Fatty acid	Notation	Typical range
Oleic	C18:1	55–65%
Stearic	C18:0	15–25%
Palmitic	C16:0	5–9%
Linoleic	C18:2	2–5%
Other	—	<3%

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Formulation uses

Where it earns its keep.

Applications where this lipid is generally used, drawn from published formulation practice.

Cold-process soap bases

Replaces olive oil at 1:1 with cleaner Indian-origin story.

Industrial cosmetic emollients

Volume-priced for private-label manufacturers.

Hair and body creams

5 to 15 percent inclusion; non-greasy afterfeel.

Textile and leather dressings

Heritage industrial application; conditioning without residue.

Bio-lubricant blends

Viable base for specialty greases and lubricating oils.

Private-label body oils

Entry-level natural origin at a defensible price point.

Substitution guidance

Replaces olive and sunflower oil at 1:1 in most saponified systems. Not a direct argan or jojoba substitute — the polar fraction is wrong. Pair with sal stearin for a complete refined system.

Provenance of these figures

Every specification on this page is a published typical value for the botanical species, compiled from supplier technical data sheets and the peer-reviewed literature. Real ranges shift with origin, season, kernel quality and refining route: treat these as indicative, and always specify against your supplier’s own CoA.

Pre-production