Cosmetic Industry
Fatty Acids
Fatty acids from soybean and sunflower oils are also extremely useful in the cosmetic industry because of their emollient effect that gives softness and smoothness to skin. These acids are necessary in the formulation of creams and lotions, and soaps for improving the texture and stability. Rich in linoleic and oleic acids, the distilled fatty acids have skin-nourishing properties to help maintain the skin's barrier function and prevent moisture loss. Fatty acids also act as active ingredient carriers to ensure vitamins and other nutrients are effectively delivered to skin. Deodorizer Distillate
Deodorizer distillate, particularly from sunflower and soybean oil, is rich in bioactive compounds like tocopherols and phytosterols. These ingredients are, in particular, very effective antioxidants against free radical damage, which delays the visible signs of aging and helps skin health. In cosmetic applications, it can be further re-fined into its natural Vitamin E content, which is in demand as an active anti-aging and moisturizing ingredient.

2. Biofuel Sector
Fatty Acids
The fatty acids are an excellent feedstock from soybean and sunflower oils for biodiesel production. These can be transesterified to form fatty acid methyl esters, one of the main components of biodiesel. Due to the high cetane number and oxidative stability, these fatty acids are fit for blending with traditional fuels to enhance the efficiency and combustion properties of the final biofuel. Furthermore, the use of fatty acids in the production of biofuel helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

3. Animal Feed Industry
Fatty Acids
Distilled fatty acids find broad usage in animal feedingstuffs as a critical source of essential fatty acids, without which no animal health and nutrition would be as good. They are a very good energy source and lead to better feed efficiency, growth rates, and welfare of the animals. Linoleic acid, which is contained in soybean and sunflower-derived fatty acids, is preferred more because it maintains reproductive health, immune function, and skin condition of the animals. These fatty acids also improve feed palatability, thus increasing the intake by livestock.
4. Soap Industry
Fatty Acids
In soap production, fatty acids are absolutely essential as they undergo saponification, making it possible to develop soaps with specific hardness, lather, and cleaning characteristics. Saturated fatty acids, like those from sunflower oil, provide a harder soap bar with longer durability, but the unsaturated fatty acids contribute to a creamier lather with moisturizing properties. The balance of the fatty acids determines the textural characteristics of the soap, such as its foaming capacity and skin compatibility, thus making them one of the vital ingredients in commercial and artisanal soap manufacturing.

5. Alkyd Resin Industry
Fatty Acids
Soybean and sunflower oil represent two of the main fatty acid raw materials used in alkyd resin manufacturing, serving a wide range of applications in paints and coatings. The properties of flexibility, adhesion, and gloss contributed by these acids enable the use of alkyd resins in high-performance coating applications. The presence of double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids can serve as a connecting point during polymerization, thus increasing the durability and reducing the drying time of the end product. This makes the fatty acids perfect for areas where strong, durable finishes are required, as in industrial coatings, varnishes, and decorative paints.

6. Natural Vitamin E Extraction
Deodorizer Distillate
Deodorizer distillate is a major natural source of Vitamin E, mainly in the form of tocopherols, which are extracted and processed for use in medical applications such as dietary supplements, cosmetics, and food additives. Natural Vitamin E is always preferred over its synthetic variants for its better antioxidant properties, which help in the neutralization of free radicals, decreasing oxidative stress, hence sustaining health. Vitamin E has an important role in dietary supplements as it has an excellent ability to protect cells from damage, enhancing immune function, and skin health. The extraction of natural Vitamin E from deodorizer distillate brings value addition not only to a by-product in the refining of oils but also to the demand for natural and sustainable ingredients for various industries.