Description

FIT JCIM

Fatty acids are versatile groups of chemicals and

have an important role to play. Patty acids directly or

indirectly support large-scale and small-scale industries.

Thus the fatty acid industry can support the village and

rural sector of the economy by enhancing the utility of the forest

resources besides serving the chemical-consuming industry

both in large-scale and small-scale sectors.

Fatty acids are one of the major raw materials used

by the textile auxiliary industry. The saturated fatty acids

yet mainly used for non-ionic, anionic, and cationic types

of finishing agents, while oleic acid and the lower fatty

acids are used in the manufacture of emulsifiers, finishing

agents, foam boosters, dyebath assistance, dye dispersants, etc