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Oleochemicals and Biochemicals
Sulzer provides advanced separation technologies for the purification of oleochemicals, platform biochemicals, and lignocellulosic chemicals. Our unique expertise is combining superior product purity with exceptional heat-efficiency.
Through innovative methods like advanced heat integration and electrified distillation, we slash your energy consumption and costs, all while delivering the highest purity products. Achieve your most demanding performance and sustainability targets with our scalable and robust solutions.
Main applications of oleochemical & biochemical industry
Oleochemicals
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Fatty acids & fatty alcohols
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Fatty acids esters
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Specialty oleos
Platform chemicals
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Organic acids (lactic, succinic)
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Alcohols (BDO, butanol)
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Polyols (glycerol, ethylene glycol)
Lignocellulosic chemicals
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5-HMF
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Furfural
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Acetic acid
Enabling High-Purity, High-Value Oleochemical Production
Oleochemicals are the essential, bio-based building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products, where value is defined by purity, color, and stability. Sulzer is a global leader in providing advanced process solutions for the purification of the entire oleochemical value chain. From fatty acids and fatty alcohols to specialty esters, amines, and high-purity glycerol, our technologies are designed to deliver superior product quality while maximizing energy efficiency and operational reliability.
Mastering the Oleochemical Purification Challenge
Unrivaled Expertise in Fatty Acid & Fatty Alcohol Purification
We deliver superior purity for core oleochemicals like fatty acids and fatty alcohols, a capability proven in over 200 reference plants worldwide thanks to our state-of-the-art packing and column internals. Our flexible partnership models allow us to provide complete basic engineering packages and key equipment, or to work seamlessly alongside leading technology companies and EPCs to ensure your project's success.
A Full Spectrum of Technology for Specialty Esters & Oleos
Achieving colorless, odor-free, and highly stable specialty esters demands versatile and precise separation. Sulzer offers a full range of separation technologies from distillation and evaporation to liquid-liquid extraction and stripping to meet the most stringent product specifications. Our expertise extends to other complex oleochemicals, including amines, refined glycerol, and other specialty acids or alcohols.
Innovation with Licensed Reactive Distillation Technology
Pushing the boundaries of process intensification, we offer a licensed reactive distillation technology for the production of isopropyl myristate (IPM), isopropyl palmitate (IPP), and isopropyl laurate (IPL). This innovative process combines reaction and separation into a single, highly efficient step, significantly reducing capital investment and energy consumption while delivering exceptional product purity.
Tailored Process Solutions for a Competitive Edge in Oleochemicals
Sulzer offers tailored process solutions built around our proprietary separation equipment. Our unique strength lies in combining maximum product purity with outstanding energy efficiency, using advanced heat integration and robust designs that handle the specific challenges of oleochemical processing. Whether you are debottlenecking an existing plant or building a new state-of-the-art facility, our scalable and reliable solutions help you produce high-value oleochemicals that meet the strictest market demands for quality and sustainability.
Explore our solutions for oleochemical & biochemical industry
Efficiency
Decarbonization with return
150+ Years Experience
Proven track record in chemical process engineering and equipment manufacturing.
Global Presence
Worldwide support network with local expertise and rapid response capabilities.
Quality Assurance
ISO certified processes and rigorous quality control for reliable, safe operations.
Why choose Sulzer ?
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