Cognis Oleochemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Company Introduction

Cognis Oleochemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. was a prominent company in Malaysia's oleochemical industry. It was a subsidiary of Cognis, a global specialty chemicals company. The company focused on the production of a wide range of oleochemical products, primarily derived from renewable resources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Its product portfolio included essential raw materials like fatty acids, glycerin, fatty alcohols, and various derivatives. These products served diverse industries including personal care, home care, food and nutrition, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, and polymers. The company's operations were strategically located in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, taking advantage of Malaysia's position as a major producer of palm oil. In 2010, Cognis was acquired by BASF SE, a leading global chemical company, and its Malaysian oleochemical operations subsequently integrated into BASF's extensive chemical production network, continuing its legacy of manufacturing high-quality oleochemicals.

Type of Business

Cognis Oleochemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. was a manufacturer and factory. It operated large-scale production facilities to process raw materials into a variety of oleochemical products.

Cognis Oleochemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia produces and/or sells products including:

* Fatty acids

* Glycerine

* Specialty esters

* Glycerides