Glycerol
CPC v2.1 Code: 3457
About glycerol
cpc code 3457 covers the production and trade of glycerol, a versatile chemical compound with a wide range of applications. Glycerol is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that is commonly used in the manufacturing of various products, including personal care items, pharmaceuticals, and food additives. As a key ingredient in many industries, the glycerol market plays a vital role in the global economy.
Production process
Glycerol is primarily produced as a by-product of the soap and biodiesel industries. The main production method involves the saponification of fats and oils, where the glycerol is separated from the fatty acids. Alternatively, glycerol can also be synthesized through the hydrolysis of fats and oils or the fermentation of carbohydrates. The purification process typically involves distillation or ion exchange to remove impurities and achieve the desired level of purity.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of glycerol include fats, oils, and carbohydrates, as well as various chemicals and equipment used in the purification and refining processes. Manufacturers may also require specialized machinery, such as reactors, distillation columns, and centrifuges, to efficiently produce and refine glycerol.
Production outputs
Glycerol is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications. It is commonly used in the production of 3454 Soap and Detergents, 3455 Cosmetics and Toiletries, and 3456 Pharmaceuticals. Glycerol is also used as a food additive, a humectant, and a lubricant, among other applications. The output of the glycerol industry is consumed by a variety of other industries, making it an important component of the broader chemical and manufacturing sectors.
Family tree for glycerol
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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/345'>345: Miscellaneous basic chemical products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3457'>3457: Glycerol</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3451'>3451: Wood charcoal</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3452'>3452: Sulphur, except sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3453'>3453: Roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3454'>3454: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, and similar products; pitch and pitch coke, obtained from mineral tars</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3455'>3455: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, chemically modified, except those hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3456'>3456: Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, unworked</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34570'>34570: Glycerol</a>"]
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