Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
Certified Recycled Biofuel Feedstock for International Biodiesel & HVO Refining
Used Cooking Oil (UCO) is an essential circular economy commodity utilized strictly for non-food industrial applications, predominantly the synthesis of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and second-generation biodiesel.
About Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
As global environmental mandates accelerate the transition away from first-generation crop-based fuels, Used Cooking Oil has emerged as one of the most critical decarbonization feedstocks in global energy markets. Sourced through authorized commercial collection channels from food processors, restaurants, and catering operations, UCO is de-watered, filtered, and aggregated in industrial storage facilities. United Saud Malaysia coordinates the commercial export of filtered UCO to verified energy refiners and industrial chemical manufacturers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Key Quality Highlights & Characteristics:
Procurement SummaryRenewable Feedstocks
Available Product Grades
Tailored to meet regional climate expectations, food industry melting targets, or industrial processing thresholds.
Filtered Bulk UCO (Biofuel Grade)
Dewatered and mechanically filtered to ≤ 2.0% Free Fatty Acids and ≤ 1.5% Moisture & Impurities. Primary feedstock for Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) and HVO hydrotreaters.
Standard Industrial UCO
Standard collection grade with FFA 3% to 5%, suited for specialized industrial grease, technical oleochemical production, and high-FFA bio-refining lines.
Standard Technical Specifications
Commercial export parameters aligned with standard Malaysian industry benchmarks.
| Analytical Parameter | Standard Commercial Limit | Official Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA as Oleic) | 2.0% – 5.0% (grade dependent) | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| Moisture & Insoluble Impurities (M&I) | 1.5% – 2.0% Max | AOCS Ca 2c-25 / Karl Fischer |
| Iodine Value (Wijs) | 50 – 85 (feedstock dependent) | AOCS Cd 1d-92 |
| Sulfur Content | < 30 – 50 ppm Max | ASTM D5453 |
| Phosphorus | < 15 – 30 ppm Max | AOCS Ca 12-55 |
| Physical State | Liquid to semi-solid at ambient temperature | Visual Inspection |
Commercial Applications
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) & SAF
Premium drop-in renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing offering up to 90% lifecycle GHG emission reduction.
Biodiesel (FAME Synthesis)
Standard transesterification into Fatty Acid Methyl Esters for mandatory transportation fuel blending mandates (B10, B20, B30).
Industrial Bio-Lubricants & Grease
Raw lipid source for formulating biodegradable hydraulic fluids, metalworking lubricants, and heavy machinery greases.
Technical Oleochemicals
Splitting into technical-grade fatty acids for rubber compounding, asphalt rejuvenation, and industrial cleaning compounds.
Export Packaging Formats
Bulk Flexitanks in 20' Dry Containers
20,000 to 22,000 kg per containerInternational ocean freight direct to destination bio-refineries.
ISO Tank Containers
22,000 to 25,000 kg per ISO unitIntermodal rail, road, and maritime transit requiring dedicated high-turnaround equipment.
Steel Drums (Reconditioned / New)
190 kg net per drumSmaller chemical facilities and sampling trial batches.
Shipment & Transit Considerations
- Strict Regulatory Non-Food Status: UCO is legally classified as an industrial waste or recycled byproduct; all export documentation explicitly declares the non-food, non-feed status.
- Surveyor Verification: Pre-shipment surveyor testing for FFA, M&I, and contaminants is standard practice before container sealing.
- Heating Requirements: Destination ports in sub-zero climates require standard thermal blanket or heating-pad equipment for smooth unloading.
Export Quality & Shipping Dossier
- Accredited Surveyor Analysis Certificate (SGS, Intertek, etc.)
- Official Malaysian Customs Export Clearance (Non-Food Declaration)
- Bill of Lading with clear 'Used Cooking Oil for Industrial Biofuel Use Only' endorsement
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Traceability documentation as agreed per commercial contract
Frequently Asked Questions: Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
Is Used Cooking Oil suitable for animal feed or human consumption?
Absolutely not. United Saud Malaysia trades Used Cooking Oil exclusively as an industrial, non-food commodity destined for renewable energy and technical chemical processing. Clear non-food covenants are embedded in our trade documentation.
What certifications are provided with UCO export shipments?
Shipments are backed by independent laboratory certificates from accredited testing agencies (e.g., SGS) verifying moisture, impurities, FFA, and sulfur content. Sustainability or greenhouse-gas documentation depends on the specific collection lot and agreed contractual terms.
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