About Distilled Acid Oil

Distilled Acid Oil (DAO) is a by-product obtained during the refining and distillation process of vegetable oils and edible oil refinery streams. It contains a balanced composition of free fatty acids, neutral oils, and other organic compounds, making it a valuable industrial raw material. DAO is widely used in industries such as animal feed, soap manufacturing, biodiesel production, lubricants, rubber processing, and chemical manufacturing.

Distilled Acid Oil is appreciated for its cost-effectiveness, energy value, and versatility in multiple industrial applications. Depending on the source oil and refining process, DAO may be derived from soybean oil, palm oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil, cottonseed oil, or mixed vegetable oils.

Key Features

• High free fatty acid (FFA) content
• Excellent energy source for industrial and feed applications
• Economical alternative to refined oils
• Suitable for soap and detergent manufacturing
• Valuable raw material for biodiesel production
• Good emulsification and lubrication properties
• Available in bulk quantities for industrial use
• Stable composition with proper storage

Typical Specifications

Specifications may vary depending on raw material source and customer requirements.

Applications

1. Animal Feed Industry

DAO is used as an energy-rich ingredient in poultry feed, cattle feed, aqua feed, and animal nutrition formulations.

Benefits:

• Provides high calorific value
• Improves feed energy efficiency
• Cost-effective fat source
• Enhances feed palatability

2. Soap & Detergent Manufacturing

DAO is widely used in the production of laundry soaps, detergent cakes, and industrial cleaning products.

Benefits:

• Improves soap formation
• Reduces production cost
• Enhances cleansing properties
• Suitable for large-scale soap manufacturing

3. Biodiesel Production

DAO serves as a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel manufacturing through esterification and transesterification processes.

Benefits:

• Renewable energy source
• Reduces dependency on fossil fuels
• Economical biodiesel raw material
• Supports sustainable fuel production

4. Chemical & Oleochemical Industry

DAO is used in producing fatty acids, lubricants, emulsifiers, surfactants, and specialty chemicals.

Benefits:

• Valuable industrial raw material
• Supports multiple downstream chemical processes
• Provides excellent processing flexibility

5. Rubber & Textile Industry

DAO is used as a processing aid, softening agent, and lubricant in rubber and textile applications.

Benefits:

• Improves flexibility and processing
• Enhances lubrication performance
• Reduces manufacturing friction

Functions of Distilled Acid Oil

• Acts as an industrial fatty acid source
• Functions as an energy supplement in feed formulations
• Works as a lubricant and softening agent
• Serves as a soap-making raw material
• Used as a renewable biodiesel feedstock
• Enhances industrial processing efficiency

Benefits of Distilled Acid Oil

Economic Benefits

• Lower cost compared to refined oils
• Reduces manufacturing expenses
• Widely available in industrial quantities

Industrial Benefits

• Multi-purpose industrial usage
• Easy blending and handling
• High utility in chemical processing

Environmental Benefits

• Supports waste valorization and recycling
• Encourages sustainable industrial practices
• Useful in renewable fuel production

Storage & Handling

• Store in clean, dry, and covered tanks or containers
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Maintain proper temperature to avoid solidification
• Use appropriate safety equipment during handling

Packaging Options

• Bulk Tanker Loads
• HDPE Drums
• IBC Tanks
• Flexi Tanks