Organic Agri Inputs · Cold-Pressed Oils · Seed oil
Mahua Oil
HS Code 1515.90
Oil mechanically pressed from the seed of the mahua tree (Madhuca longifolia and Madhuca indica). Rich in oleic and stearic acids, mahua oil is used mainly in soap manufacturing and as a biodiesel feedstock.
Forms available: Oil
- Form
- Oil
- Free fatty acid
- 4–20%
- Packaging
- Cans, drums, IBC, flexitank
Key features
- Oleic acid 41–51%, stearic acid 20–25%
- Pale yellow, semi-solid at cool temperatures
- Mechanically pressed
- Supplied with laboratory analysis report and MSDS
Composition
100% mahua seed oil.
Handling and storage
Store in sealed containers in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Mahua oil is semi-solid at cool temperatures; warm gently before pumping.
Specification
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pale yellow |
| Consistency | Semi-solid at room temperature |
| Free fatty acid (FFA) | 4 – 20 % |
| Iodine value | 58 – 70 |
| Saponification value | 187 – 196 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | 1 – 3 % |
| Palmitic acid | 16 – 28.2 % |
| Stearic acid | 20 – 25.1 % |
| Oleic acid | 41.0 – 51.0 % |
| Linoleic acid | 8.9 – 13.7 % |
| Reference standard | BIS IS 545:1984 (mahua oil) |
Typical values. Each consignment ships with a laboratory analysis report for that batch.
Packing and shipping
Packaging, loading and terms
Packaging options
- 20 L and 50 L HDPE cans
- 200 L HDPE or steel drums
- 1,000 L IBC totes
- Flexitank (full 20 ft container, bulk)
- Custom labelling with buyer brand and details on request
Order and shipping
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20 ft container |
| Lead time | 10–15 days from order confirmation, subject to vessel schedule |
| Port of loading | Chennai Port, India |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Loadability - 20 ft container (drums) | approx. 80 × 200 L drums (approx. 15 MT) |
| Loadability - 20 ft container (IBC totes) | approx. 18–20 × 1,000 L IBCs (approx. 17–19 MT) |
| Loadability - 20 ft container (flexitank) | approx. 20–22 MT |
Shelf life and storage
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shelf life | 12 months from date of manufacture |
| Storage conditions | Store in sealed containers in a cool place away from direct sunlight. |
Applications
- Soap manufacturing
- Biodiesel feedstock
Documents supplied with this product
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Laboratory analysis report
- MSDS
Request a quotation for Mahua Oil
Send quantity, destination and Incoterm. We reply with a Proforma Invoice within 24 hours.