FOR SALE

Approximately 509 MT of palm stearin, offered as off-spec / water-affected distressed cargo. The lot was refused by the customer on arrival after rainwater contamination during transit, and is currently held in tanks. A test report is available (Free Fatty Acid 15.7%, Peroxide Value 4.51 meq O2/kg, Moisture and Volatile Matter 0.27%), indicating a degraded product suited to reprocessing or industrial recovery rather than food use. The lot is offered as-is, where-is, with the buyer responsible for loading, freight, and logistics to the final destination. Buyers should review the test report, arrange additional sampling to confirm quality across the tanks, and verify suitability for their process before purchase.

Product: Palm stearin, bulk
Approximate Quantity: 509 MT (confirm at loadout)
Condition: As-is, off-spec / water-affected; customer-refused
Storage: In tanks
Test Report (Sample Code 14211M):
Free Fatty Acid (as palmitic): 15.7% (measurement uncertainty 1.6)
Peroxide Value: 4.51 meq O2/kg (measurement uncertainty 0.20)
Moisture and Volatile Matter: 0.27% (measurement uncertainty 0.02)
Suggested Use: Reprocessing or industrial recovery (subject to buyer confirmation)
Region: North America
Logistics: Buyer responsible for loading, freight, and logistics

Product Overview:

Palm stearin is the solid fraction of palm oil, used across food and, in off-spec form, oleochemical, soap and fatty-acid, biodiesel, and industrial applications. This lot of approximately 509 MT is distressed: it was refused on arrival after rainwater contamination and carries a high free fatty acid, which points it toward reprocessing and industrial recovery rather than food use. It is held in tanks and offered as-is, with the buyer arranging loading, freight, and logistics.

The commercial opportunity is for a buyer capable of reprocessing or industrial recovery, such as an oleochemical or fatty-acid producer, a soap manufacturer, or a biodiesel feedstock buyer, who can take the full parcel at a distressed price and process it to their requirement. Because the single test result and the contamination description are not fully consistent, and because value depends heavily on the true quality across the tanks and on the logistics cost from the storage location, buyers should treat their own sampling and the seller's test report as the controlling basis for value and confirm handling and transport for a bulk liquid or semi-solid fat.

Technical Highlights:

Approximately 509 MT of palm stearin, off-spec / water-affected, in tanks
Refused by the customer after rainwater contamination in transit
Test report available: FFA 15.7%, PV 4.51 meq O2/kg, moisture 0.27%
Suited to reprocessing or industrial recovery (oleochemical, soap, biodiesel, industrial)
As-is, where-is; buyer arranges loading, freight, and logistics
Additional sampling recommended to confirm quality across the tanks

The inventory is suitable for:

Oleochemical and fatty-acid producers
Soap and industrial fat manufacturers
Biodiesel and industrial feedstock buyers
Distressed edible-oil and off-spec fats traders
Reprocessors and industrial recovery operations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is the palm stearin in?
Off-spec / water-affected and customer-refused, held in tanks. The test report shows a high free fatty acid (15.7%), pointing to reprocessing or industrial recovery rather than food use. Sold as-is, where-is.

Is there a test report, and can I sample it?
Yes, a test report is available (Sample Code 14211M). Because it reflects a single sample and the reported moisture is low relative to the contamination description, buyers should arrange additional multi-point sampling across the tanks to confirm quality.

Can it be used for food?
No, it is positioned for industrial recovery given the high free fatty acid. Suitability for any specific industrial process should be confirmed by the buyer against the test data and their own sampling.

How much is there, and how is it stored?
Approximately 509 MT, held in tanks. Confirm the final weight at loadout.

Who handles logistics?
The buyer is responsible for loading, freight, and logistics to the final destination. The product is a bulk fat in tanks and requires suitable handling and transport.

On what basis is it sold?
As-is, where-is, with no warranty of quality expressed or implied through Salvex. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to quantity, quality, and suitability before purchase.

Where was it produced, and where is it now?
Country of origin is not stated. The lot is currently in tanks in North America; specific location and loadout details are available to qualified buyers through Salvex on request.