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Copyright 2009 Chemithon EnterprisesCopyright 2009 Chemithon Enterprises
Next Generation Next Generation Oleochemical & Surfactant Oleochemical & Surfactant
Technologies Technologies
for 100th AOCS Meetingfor 100th AOCS Meeting
OrlandoOrlando
May 09May 09
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Green TechnologiesGreen Technologies
fromfrom
the Global Sulfonation Leaderthe Global Sulfonation Leader
The Chemithon CorporationThe Chemithon Corporation
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Value Adders from BioDieselValue Adders from BioDiesel
Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES)Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES)
Methyl Ester Ethoxylate (MEE)Methyl Ester Ethoxylate (MEE)
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Reduction of 1,4-DioxaneReduction of 1,4-Dioxane
Dioxane Reduction ProcessDioxane Reduction Process
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Environmental TechnologiesEnvironmental TechnologiesFlue Gas Conditioning Flue Gas Conditioning
DeNox SystemsDeNox Systems
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FRACTIONATIONFRACTIONATION
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Palm Oil Based OleochemicalsPalm Oil Based Oleochemicals
Objectives Objectives Sustainable value creation from palm oilSustainable value creation from palm oil Independent platformsIndependent platforms
─Food (Palmolein)Food (Palmolein)─Fuel (Biodiesel – C18 rich)Fuel (Biodiesel – C18 rich)─Detergents (C12-14 & C16 Esters)Detergents (C12-14 & C16 Esters)
Based on renewable resourceBased on renewable resource Environmentally friendly productEnvironmentally friendly product
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Mass Balance
RBD PS
Transesterification
Distillation
Glycerine
185 MT
18 MT
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) 185.8 MT
C12-14 ME
C16 ME
C18 ME
2.5 MT
110 MT
71 MT
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Product SpecificationProduct Specification
Specifications
C12/C14 Stream from 1st column top : C14= 87 % &
C12= 8 %
C16 Methyl esters from 2nd column top: C16= 99 %
C18 Methyl esters from 3rd column top: C18= 96.5%
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HYDROGENATIONHYDROGENATION
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Fractionated C16 ME:
C16 ME = 99%IV = 2.0 units maxMoisture = 500 ppmFFA = 0.1% maxGlycerol = 0.1% max
Hydrogenated C16 ME:
C16 = 99%IV = 0.1Ni content = less than 10 ppm
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C16 ME
Hydrogenation
Saturated C16 ME
Ethoxylation
Methyl Ester Ethoxylate (MEE)
EO
Sulfonation/SO3
Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES)
EO: Ethylene OxideME: Methyl Ester
HPC ProductsDetergents
Based on Fraction C16 MEBased on Fraction C16 ME
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Cont. Fixed Bed Hydrogenation PlantCont. Fixed Bed Hydrogenation Plant(Supplied to Carotino, Malaysia, 2008)(Supplied to Carotino, Malaysia, 2008)
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Oleochemicals Based on Fraction C18 MEOleochemicals Based on Fraction C18 ME
C18 ME
Epoxidation
Epoxy C18 ME
Bio-Polyol
Per formic acid(H2O2+HCOOH)
MEG/BF3
Bio-Diesel
Synthesis of Polyurethane
Compliant with EN Standard
•Blending of Bio-Polyol+Petrochemical- based polyols and isocynate•Rigid Polyurethane Foam•Wood like appearance, impervious to moisture, dimensionally stable•Potential application-decorative or structural •No nutritional value to insects and does not shrink, rot or decay
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Advantages of the ProjectAdvantages of the Project Integrated complex with maximum value additionIntegrated complex with maximum value addition Sustainability using renewable raw materialsSustainability using renewable raw materials Independent revenue platformsIndependent revenue platforms
─Food (Palmolein)Food (Palmolein)─Fuel (Biodiesel – C18 rich)Fuel (Biodiesel – C18 rich)─Detergents (C12-14, C16 & C18 Esters)Detergents (C12-14, C16 & C18 Esters)
Glycerin (pharma grade)Glycerin (pharma grade) MES in dry flakes form - convenience of useMES in dry flakes form - convenience of use Biodiesel EN 14214 compliant (winter grade)Biodiesel EN 14214 compliant (winter grade)
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Fractional DistillationFractional Distillation
Palm oil methyl ester feed - C12-C14, C16, & Palm oil methyl ester feed - C12-C14, C16, & C18 MEC18 ME After degassing After degassing Distilled under vacuumDistilled under vacuum Continuous 3-column series distillation unitContinuous 3-column series distillation unit Designed & engineered by ChemithonDesigned & engineered by Chemithon Meets EN14214 norms for biodieselMeets EN14214 norms for biodiesel
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HydrogenationHydrogenation
Pure C16 Methyl Ester fraction containing about Pure C16 Methyl Ester fraction containing about 0.1% C16:1 Methyl Ester after degassing 0.1% C16:1 Methyl Ester after degassing Hydrogenating in a trickle bed reactorHydrogenating in a trickle bed reactor 25 Bar(a) (max) & reactor temp of 200 °C25 Bar(a) (max) & reactor temp of 200 °C Full set of safety featuresFull set of safety features
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Global ReachGlobal ReachOperating CompaniesOperating Companies
Beijing, Mumbai, Seattle, and SingaporeBeijing, Mumbai, Seattle, and Singapore
Partners inPartners in Milan/Busto Arsizio and TokyoMilan/Busto Arsizio and Tokyo
Manufacturing inManufacturing in Busto Arsizio, Mumbai, Seattle, and SingaporeBusto Arsizio, Mumbai, Seattle, and Singapore