Glycerol / Glycerin is a major byproduct in the biodiesel manufacturing process. In general, for every 100 pounds of biodiesel produced, approximately 10 pounds of crude glycerol are created. As the biodiesel industry is rapidly expanding, a glut of crude…
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Industrial Applications for Oleochemicals, Fatty Acids & Glycerin Food Cosmetics Pharmaceuticals Textile Plastic Soap Detergents End Use Chemistries Functions/Uses Foods, candies, edible emulsifiers Stearates Mono-, diglycerides Polyglycerol esters Sorbitan esters Fatty acid lactylates Polyol esters Sucrose esters Release…
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Glycerine, also known as glycerol, is a water-soluble liquid with sweet taste. It is colourless, odourless and viscous. It is a by-product of two independent processes: hydrolysis and transesterification. The former is used for soap and fatty acid production while…
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Differences between Crude Glycerin, Technical Grade Glycerin, and USP Grade Glycerin Properties Crude Glycerin Technical Grade Glycerin 99.7 -USP Grade Glycerin Glycerol Content 40 – 88% 98.0 Min 99.70% Ash 2.0% Max N/A N/A Moisture Content N/A 2.0% Max 0.3%…
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Glycerin Distillation and Bleaching from Air Liquide Engineering & Construction is a technology for purifying crude glycerin to create pharmaceutical glycerin with a co-product of technical grade glycerin. More than 99.7% purity can be obtained using this method. Maximizing the…
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U.K.-based Aquafuel Research Ltd. has developed a technology that allows crude glycerin to be burned in standard diesel generators used in combined-heat-and-power applications. In December, the company made the technology commercially available. According to Paul Day, Aquafuel’s chief executive officer,…
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Ever wonder why glycerin has long been a part of the skin care regimen of most women? Glycerine, alternatively known as glycerol, is a non-toxic substance that is derived from plants and animals. This water soluble ingredient is widely used…
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Many hair and skin care products have glycerin. It is added to shampoos, moisturisers, soaps and lotions among other products. Glycerin absorbs water from its surroundings and this is what makes it an excellent ingredient for skin and hair care…
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Benefits of glycerin 1. As a moisturiser Glycerin is one of the most effective moisturisers as it helps your skin absorb moisture from the air. The clear liquid acts as a humectant (a substance that retains or preserves moisture) that…
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If you see dry patches on your skin and have the stretchy feeling despite regular moisturising, it’s time to add glycerin in your skincare regimen. Glycerin is a dry-skin superhero that is often used in soaps, moisturisers, body lotions, face…
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