Sunflower Methyl Ester
Sunflower Oil Derived Industrial Ester and Formulation Ingredient
Shri Parth Petrochem Sunflower Methyl Ester is an industrial-grade mixture of fatty acid methyl esters derived from sunflower oil. It is a clear, light-coloured liquid intended for evaluation as a formulation ingredient, carrier, co-solvent and process aid. Its predominantly unsaturated ester profile can provide useful solvency, wetting and lubricity in compatible industrial systems.
The product can be supplied against an agreed commercial specification and batch-specific quality control. Final application, dosage, stability and performance must be confirmed through laboratory and plant trials in the intended formulation or process.
Product Identity
Product name | Sunflower Methyl Ester |
Chemical description | Sunflower oil fatty acid methyl esters |
CAS number | 68919-53-9 proposed; confirm on final SDS |
Physical form | Clear and bright liquid |
Key Product Features
- Sunflower-oil-derived ester chemistry suited to industrial formulation work.
- Clear, bright appearance with low moisture and controlled acidity.
- Useful solvency for oily soils, resins and selected ink or coating systems.
- Relatively high flash point compared with many fast-evaporating petroleum solvents; confirm batch data and process controls.
- Can be evaluated neat or as part of a blended solvent package.
Recommended Website Positioning
Position Sunflower Methyl Ester under Oleochemicals or Specialty Methyl Esters, separate from fuel-grade biodiesel. The primary website message should focus on industrial formulation, cleaning, coatings, inks and process applications rather than fuel use.
Applications
Application area | How the product may be used |
Industrial cleaning and degreasing | Evaluate for removal of oils, greases, adhesive residues and process soils from compatible metal parts, tools and equipment. It may be used neat or in formulated cleaners. |
Coatings and resin systems | Evaluate as a co-solvent, viscosity modifier or flow-supporting component in selected alkyd, oil-modified and compatible resin systems. |
Printing inks and press cleaning | Can be assessed as a carrier or cleaning component in compatible ink systems and press-wash formulations, subject to drying and substrate trials. |
Adhesives and sealants | May be evaluated as a formulation aid or co-solvent where ester compatibility, wetting and controlled evaporation are useful. |
Agricultural and industrial formulations | Can function as an oil-compatible carrier or diluent in selected non-food formulations. Regulatory status and end-use approvals remain the formulator’s responsibility. |
Lubricity and process aid | May be evaluated in selected metalworking, process-fluid and lubricant formulations where ester lubricity and solvency are beneficial. |
Use Guidance
- Begin with a laboratory compatibility check against resins, elastomers, plastics, seals, coatings and the target soil or substrate.
- For cleaning trials, compare neat product and suitable blends; establish contact time, temperature, agitation and rinse requirements.
- For coatings, inks, adhesives and process fluids, introduce gradually while monitoring viscosity, stability, drying, odour, film quality and final performance.
- Do not assume food, feed, pharmaceutical or cosmetic suitability. Those uses require separate grade, documentation and regulatory review.
Typical Technical Specification
The following values are a proposed commercial-grade profile for website discussion. They are not a batch COA. Final limits, test methods and release values should be confirmed after laboratory validation and stated in the offer and dispatch COA.
Property | Proposed specification | Typical target | Test method |
Appearance | Clear and bright liquid | Clear and bright | Visual |
Colour | Light yellow | Batch dependent | Visual |
Density at 15°C | 0.88-0.90 g/cm³ | Report | ASTM D4052 |
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C | 4.0-5.5 cSt | Report | ASTM D445 |
Flash point | ≥150°C | Report | ASTM D93 |
Moisture / water | ≤500 ppm | Report | ASTM D6304 |
Acid value | ≤0.50 mg KOH/g | Report | ASTM D664 |
Residual methanol | ≤0.20% | Report | EN 14110 / in-house |
Iodine value | 118-145 g I₂/100 g | Report | EN 14111 / agreed method |
Cloud point | Report | Batch dependent | ASTM D2500 |
Identity note: CAS 68919-53-9 is proposed for sunflower-oil fatty acid methyl esters. Confirm the exact feedstock identity and regulatory classification before issuing the final SDS, COA and commercial invoice.
Available Commercial Information
- Supply form: drums, IBCs or bulk tanker, subject to order quantity and logistics.
- Documentation: batch COA and SDS can be supplied with the commercial offer.
- Grade selection: application-specific quality targets may be discussed against volume and agreed test methods.
- Samples: laboratory samples may be offered for compatibility and performance evaluation.