Coconut Fatty Acid Distillate (CFAD) is the by-product of the physical refining of coconut oil. It is used in the manufacture of laundry soap, methyl ester, biodiesel, fatty alcohol, and anti-caking agents. It is also an ingredient for animal feeds.
| Appearance | : | Dark |
| Physical State | : | Liquid |
| Odor | : | Strong fatty acid smell |
| FFA (as OLEIC) | : | 60.0% min |
| Iodine Matter | : | 15.0% max |
| Total Fatty Matter | : | 95% min |
| Saponifiable Matter | : | 250-260 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | : | 3% max |
| Melting Points | : | 24.0-26.0 degrees C |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.919-0.926 |
| Solubility | : | Insoluble in water |
| Viscosity | : | Low |
| pH | : | <4 |
