Process for the production and purification of propylene glycol

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8664448
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12994961

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The present invention relates to a process for producing an odorless and colorless industrial grade propylene glycol from glycerol obtained during the manufacturing of biodiesel. The process includes hydrogenating the glycerol to form a hydrogenated product, distilling the hydrogenated product to form a glycol product, and contacting the glycol product with a treatment bed. The propylene glycol may be used in various industrial and consumer applications and products such as personal care products.

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HUNTSMAN PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE THE WOODLANDS TX 77380

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DiGuilio, Ralph M Spring, US 7 23
Forkner, Matthew W Spring, US 12 151
Godavarthy, Srinivasa Spring, US 2 6
Harville, Stan The Woodlands, US 1 6
Su, Wei-Yang Spring, US 77 398

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