Methyl Soyate
Soybean Derived Industrial Ester and Formulation Solvent
Shri Parth Petrochem Methyl Soyate is an industrial-grade mixture of fatty acid methyl esters produced from soybean oil. It is a clear, light-coloured liquid designed for use as a formulation ingredient, carrier, co-solvent and process aid in selected industrial applications. Its ester functionality and useful solvency profile make it particularly relevant where formulators need compatibility with oils, resins, inks or hydrocarbon soils.
The product is supplied against batch-specific quality control. The final application, dosage and performance must be confirmed by the customer through laboratory and plant trials in the intended formulation or process.
Product Identity
Product name | Methyl Soyate |
Chemical description | Soybean oil fatty acid methyl esters |
CAS number | 67784-80-9 |
Physical form | Clear and bright liquid |
Key Product Features
- Soybean-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 Methyl Soyate 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 website profile combines specification limits and typical batch results from the supplied quality document. Values are indicative; the batch COA issued at dispatch is the controlling quality record.
Property | Website specification | Typical COA result | Test method |
Appearance | Clear and bright liquid | Clear and bright | Visual |
Colour | Light yellow | Batch dependent | Visual |
Density at 15°C | 0.87-0.89 g/cm³ | 0.875 g/cm³ | ASTM D4052 |
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C | 4.0-5.0 cSt | 4.65 cSt | ASTM D445 |
Flash point | Report | 150°C | ASTM D93 |
Moisture / water | ≤500 ppm | 100 ppm | ASTM D6304 |
Acid value | ≤0.50 mg KOH/g | 0.20 mg KOH/g | ASTM D664 |
Residual methanol | ≤0.20% | 0.020% | EN 14110 / in-house |
Distillation range | Report | 310-370°C | In-house / agreed method |
Cloud point | As per agreed grade | 0°C | ASTM D2500 |
CAS identification note: this product page uses CAS 67784-80-9 for soybean oil fatty acid methyl esters. The dispatch COA, SDS and commercial invoice should use one consistent product identity.
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.