Hydrogenated castor oil is reacted with caustic soda and sulfuric acid in a chemical splitting process to yield Hydrogenated castor oil fatty acid (HCOFA) along with co-products glycerine and sodium sulfate. HCOFA is also commonly known as 12-HSA (12-hydroxy stearic acid) as the 12-HSA fatty acid is the major component of HCOFA.
Grades of HCOFA:
Flakes
Powder
Applications of HCOFA:
Lubricants: Premium quality greases.
Cosmetics: Creams, ointments.
Paints: Resins for high quality automotive, appliance and metal decorative finishes.