The September issue of Revista Química e Derivados featured contributions from the manager of Aboissa's Oleochemical Products unit, Felipe Cavalcante, who addressed trends and challenges in the fatty acids market in Brazil. The article explores topics such as the impact on the cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical industries, as well as the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
Felipe addressed the growing demand for fatty acids in various industries, such as cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical products, in addition to highlighting the sustainable appeal of these inputs. He discussed the competition for the supply of fatty acids in the Brazilian market. In addition, he highlighted the dependence on imports from Asia to meet local demand, especially for oleic acid.
Another important point was the discussion about the versatility of palmitic acid, whose applications range from the manufacture of cosmetics to animal nutrition. Felipe also brought valuable insights into the use of epoxidized soybean oil as a more sustainable alternative to DOP, a commonly used plasticizer that poses health risks.
Check out our article in issue 660, page 48.
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