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The complete guide to the crude glycerine refining process

Glycerine is far more than a by-product of soap and biodiesel manufacturing. When refined, it becomes a valuable ingredient for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and industrial applications. In this guide, we break down why crude glycerine refining matters, the quality benchmarks you need to understand, each step of the refining process and the growing market opportunities for refined glycerine.

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A complete guide to planning your HVO pretreatment plant

HVO is emerging as a practical, low-carbon substitute for fossil diesel. With fuel properties that mirror conventional diesel and the ability to process a wide range of waste-derived feedstocks. This post explores why HVO matters, the role of pretreatment in ensuring fuel quality and process reliability, and what to consider when planning an HVO pretreatment plant.

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A step-by-step overview of the soap noodles manufacturing process

Introduction Soap, in its diverse forms and compositions, has an evolving market worldwide. Laundry soap, toilet soap, medicated soaps, translucent soaps, high-lather soaps… the varieties are endless. Underlying all these varieties are soap noodles – the basic building blocks of soap manufacturing. Driven by growing consumer awareness and the consequently growing market for soaps of

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Planning a fatty acid distillation plant? Here’s what every manufacturer should know

Introduction Are you planning to set up a fatty acid distillation plant? Given the growing demand for high-purity fatty acids from industries like food, cosmetics, personal care, paints, and lubricants, that is an increasingly lucrative business opportunity. The scientific community knows of over 1,000 distinct fatty acids, which are naturally occurring components of fats, oils,

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A buyer’s guide to selecting the best oleochemicals plant manufacturers

Introduction The oleochemicals industry is growing at a tremendous rate – and with good reason. Given their source in plant- and/or animal-based raw materials, oleochemicals are becoming increasingly popular. This popularity is driven by today’s trends towards sustainability, limiting fossil fuel use, and high crude oil prices. Compared to petrochemicals, oleochemicals are cheaper, minimise the

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Choosing the right hydrogenation reactor: A guide for oleochemical manufacturers

Introduction In the edible oils industry, hydrogenation is a fat modification process which transforms the physical characteristics of natural oils and fats, lending them improved texture and stability. The chemical reaction involves the addition of hydrogen to natural oils and/or fats in the presence of a nickel catalyst. The hydrogen gets attached to the carbon-carbon

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Biofuel production in India: Opportunities, trends, and market potential

Introduction India is rapidly emerging as a leading player in the global biofuels industry. With the aid of high-level political support, coordinated policies, and a large agrarian sector which provides abundant feedstocks, biofuel production in India is soaring along with biofuel consumption. Experts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predict that by the end of

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