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Feedstock Chemicals from Gelsenchem
We are the ideal partner for feedstock chemicals for industrial chemical processing, renewable energies and waste water treatment. With services ranging from sales to logistics, we consider ourselves an interface between producers and users. Our customers include large corporations and SMEs as well as one-person businesses and public enterprises.
Our product range includes feedstock chemicals for a variety of industrial applications, including wastewater treatment, the production of renewable fuels and thermal management systems. Environmental properties of individual products are stated separately where specific, verifiable data is available.
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Methanol (MeOH)
With a worldwide annual consumption of around 100 million tonnes, methanol is one of the most important feedstock chemicals for a variety of applications.
Potassium Methylate (KM32)
The catalyst for flexibility in biodiesel production from alternative raw materials such as UCO and tallow.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Potassium hydroxide is used in the production of detergents, as a catalyst in biodiesel production and as an additive in the food industry.
Ethanol (EOH)
Ethanol is used as a solvent, disinfectant and as a biofuel (e.g., in bioethanol).Acetic Acid 60% / 99,5%
Acetic acid is used in the production of acetic esters (acetates) and cosmetics and in the food and textile industries.
Methane Sulphonic Acid (MSA)
Lutropur® MSA 70 and 100: our acids for pre-esterification – not just for biodiesel.
Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)
Monoethylene glycol is the simplest divalent alcohol with the chemical designation ethane-1,2-diol.
Sodium Methylate
A sodium methylate 30% solution in methanol is the most commonly used catalyst in the production of biodiesel from regular native oils.
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
Sodium hydroxide is derived from sodium chloride and is among the most commonly used laboratory and industrial chemicals.
Other products from GELSENCHEM:
- Gasoline components
- Glycerin (for waste water treatment)
- Sulfuric acid