Palm Stearin — Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. RSPO Segregated and Mass Balance certified palm stearin is available from Bio Green Wax Ltd, with RSPO Supply Chain Certificates provided with every certified shipment. ISCC certified grades are available for biobased and bioenergy applications. EUDR compliant supply with full plantation-level traceability and geolocation data is available for EU market imports — our compliance team can assist with the complete EUDR documentation package.

Palm stearin from Bio Green Wax Ltd serves multiple B2B industries. In food manufacturing: bakery shortenings, margarine, vanaspati, and specialty fats (non-hydrogenated, trans-fat free). In soap manufacturing: contributes hardness and the palmitic acid component to TFM soap bars, used alongside palm kernel oil for balanced lather and hardness. In candle manufacturing: added at 5–15% to paraffin wax to increase opacity, hardness, and whiteness of pillar and taper candles. In oleochemicals: feedstock for palmitic acid, stearic acid, glycerine, and fatty derivatives production.

Our RBD palm stearin meets standard PORAM quality specifications: FFA content ≤0.1% (expressed as palmitic acid) and moisture and volatile matter ≤0.1%. These quality parameters ensure consistency for food manufacturing, soap production, and oleochemical applications. Batch-specific FFA and moisture values are confirmed in the Certificate of Analysis provided with every shipment.

Palm stearin is typically priced at a discount to RBD palm oil — reflecting its higher saturation and more limited application range compared to liquid palm olein. Pricing changes daily with global palm commodity markets. Contact Bio Green Wax Ltd's trading team at sales@biogreenwax.com for current FOB Malaysia/Indonesia or CIF-to-your-destination pricing. Volume contracts and forward pricing agreements are available for regular procurement buyers.

Yes. Bio Green Wax Ltd supplies palm stearin in prilled (pastille) form in 25 kg bags — the preferred format for most industrial applications due to fast melting and accurate dosing; slab form in 25 kg cartons — available on request; and flaked form for specific grades. For large-volume oleochemical and soap producers, liquid supply in heated ISO tanks or flexitanks is available. Specify your preferred format and confirm receiving infrastructure when placing your order.

Yes. Palm stearin is a primary feedstock for oleochemical fatty acid production through high-pressure hydrolysis (splitting). Its high palmitic acid content (55–65%) makes it the primary industrial source of palm stearic acid — used in soap, rubber compounding, cosmetics, and candle manufacturing. Glycerine is co-produced during splitting. Bio Green Wax Ltd can supply palm stearin in the volumes and specifications required for continuous oleochemical production. Contact us to discuss feedstock grade requirements for your splitting process.

Yes. Adding palm stearin at 5–15% to paraffin wax candle blends increases opacity (producing a brighter white candle), hardness, and resistance to surface marring. Palm stearin also improves the fragrance binding capacity of paraffin wax blends and contributes a slightly higher melting point. It is widely used in European candle manufacturing as a cost-effective opacity and hardness modifier. Bio Green Wax Ltd can supply alongside our fully refined and semi-refined paraffin wax range for a complete candle ingredient package.

Yes. Halal certification and Certificate of Analysis are provided as standard with all palm stearin shipments. Full documentation packages including Certificate of Origin, Packing List, RSPO/ISCC certificate (for certified supply), and EUDR due diligence statement (for EU imports) are prepared for each shipment. Kosher certification is available on request. Contact us when placing your enquiry to confirm the Halal certification body required for your destination market.

Yes. Bio Green Wax Ltd supplies palm stearin with full plantation-level traceability, geolocation polygon data, and EUDR due diligence statements as required for import into EU member states under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Our compliance team works with certified supply chains and can assist EU-importing buyers with the complete compliance documentation package required by the EUDR.

RBD palm stearin contains approximately 55–65% palmitic acid (C16:0) — the dominant saturated fatty acid of the palm oil family. This high palmitic acid content is the primary reason for its commercial value in soap manufacturing (contributing hardness and cleansing), oleochemical production (as the source of commercial palm stearic acid), and candle manufacturing (contributing whiteness and opacity). The exact batch palmitic acid value is confirmed by gas chromatography fatty acid analysis in the CoA.

Yes. Palm stearin is used as a co-feedstock in soap noodle production alongside palm kernel oil, contributing hardness and palmitic acid content to the soap matrix. The combined saponification value of palm stearin (approximately 193–205 mg KOH/g) makes it an efficient soap raw material. Bio Green Wax Ltd supplies soap-grade palm stearin with the FFA, colour, and impurity specifications required by automated soap noodle production lines. Contact us to discuss your soap grade and production line requirements.

Bio Green Wax Ltd supplies palm stearin in 25 kg cartons (slab form), 25 kg bags (prilled form), 500–1,000 kg supersacks, and bulk liquid in ISO tanks or heated flexitanks for large-volume users. The solid packaging formats (cartons and bags) are standard for B2B supply. ISO tank delivery (maintained above melting point) is available for very large-volume oleochemical and soap producers with appropriate receiving infrastructure.

Lead times from Malaysian or Indonesian origins to European ports are typically 4–6 weeks CIF. Within Asia, 2–3 weeks from production origin. Bio Green Wax Ltd confirms specific lead times at order placement based on vessel schedule and stock availability. Contact us at +44 20 7101 3847 for a current shipment schedule and delivery timeline estimate for your destination port.

Yes. Palm stearin can be used as a feedstock for biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester, FAME) production via transesterification. ISCC EU certified palm stearin meeting RED II sustainability criteria — including GHG calculation certificates showing the required minimum GHG savings versus the fossil fuel comparator — is available for European biodiesel producers. ISCC Plus certification is available for non-energy biobased applications. Contact our sustainability team to discuss compliance requirements.

Food-grade palm stearin from Bio Green Wax Ltd is sourced from ISO 22000 or HACCP-certified refineries. Halal certification is standard; Kosher is available on request. RSPO certification is available for sustainable supply. EU food safety regulation compliance, UK FSA compliance, and Codex Alimentarius standard conformity are confirmed in CoA and documentation. For India imports, FSSAI-compatible documentation is provided. Complete certification packages are tailored to your destination market requirements.

Yes. Bio Green Wax Ltd supplies palm stearin to PORAM (Palm Oil Refiners Association of Malaysia) and FOSFA International quality standards — the globally recognised specifications accepted by buyers in food manufacturing, soap production, and oleochemical industries worldwide. CoA parameters are verified against PORAM or FOSFA specifications before each shipment, and these verification results are documented in the Certificate of Analysis provided to buyers.

Palm stearin in solid form has a shelf life of 24 months from production in sealed packaging at ambient temperature (15–35°C) away from direct sunlight, contamination, and moisture. The product is thermally stable at room temperature and does not require refrigeration or temperature-controlled storage. Production dates are confirmed on all Bio Green Wax Ltd shipping documentation — important for FIFO stock management and shelf life compliance in food applications.

Yes. Bio Green Wax Ltd can supply custom blends of palm stearin with palm wax (RSPO certified, from our palm wax product range), paraffin wax, or microcrystalline wax for candle and coating applications. Palm stearin + palm wax blends are particularly appealing for candle manufacturers seeking an all-palm, fully sustainable candle wax formulation — marketing as RSPO certified, palm-derived, and sustainable. Contact our technical and sales team at sales@biogreenwax.com to discuss custom blend requirements and minimum quantities.