Crude Glycerine Below 50% Purity

Product Overview

Crude Glycerine Below 50% Purity is an industrial-grade glycerine by-product obtained mainly from biodiesel production, soap manufacturing, and oleochemical processing. It contains less than 50% glycerol content along with water, salts, organic matter, fatty acids, methanol traces, and ash content. This grade of crude glycerine is widely used in industrial and technical applications where high purity glycerol is not required.

Due to its economical value and versatile chemical properties, crude glycerine below 50% purity is commonly utilized in industries such as agriculture, animal feed processing, biogas generation, chemical manufacturing, textile processing, construction chemicals, and fuel blending.

The product acts as a humectant, carbon source, binder, lubricant, and fermentation-supporting material depending on the application. It is preferred for large-scale industrial operations because of its cost-effectiveness and easy availability.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Crude Glycerine
Purity	Below 50%
Appearance	Dark Brown to Yellowish Liquid
Odor	Mild Characteristic Odor
Glycerol Content	30% 50%
Moisture Content	30% 60%
Ash Content	Up to 15%
Methanol Content	As per industrial grade standards
pH Value	5 8
Solubility	Soluble in Water
Density	Approx. 1.10 1.25 g/cm
Packaging	Drum, IBC Tank, Tanker Load
Shelf Life	12 Months Under Proper Storage

Functions of Crude Glycerine Below 50% Purity

1. Humectant Function

Helps retain moisture in industrial formulations and prevents excessive drying.

2. Carbon Source

Acts as an economical carbon and energy source in fermentation and biogas production.

3. Binding Agent

Improves cohesion and particle binding in feed and industrial formulations.

4. Lubricating Property

Provides lubrication in industrial processing and machinery-related applications.

5. Energy Supplement

Used as a supplementary energy ingredient in selected animal feed and industrial fuel applications.

6. Chemical Intermediate

Used as a raw material in the production of chemicals, resins, and industrial compounds.

Applications

Agriculture Industry

• Used in bio-fertilizer production
• Soil conditioning applications
• Organic nutrient formulations
• Composting and microbial fermentation support

Animal Feed Industry

• Energy source in livestock feed
• Feed pellet binder
• Improves feed texture and palatability

Biogas and Fermentation Plants

• Enhances methane production
• Supports microbial growth
• Economical carbon substrate

Chemical Industry

• Intermediate for industrial chemical formulations
• Resin and polymer processing
• Alkyd resin manufacturing

Textile Industry

• Used in textile processing formulations
• Lubrication and softening support

Construction Chemical Industry

• Used in grinding aids
• Additive for concrete and cement formulations
• Moisture retention support

Fuel and Energy Sector

• Industrial boiler fuel blending
• Alternative energy source
• Waste-to-energy applications

Soap and Detergent Industry

• Reprocessing and secondary formulations
• Industrial cleaning products

Benefits

Cost Effective

Provides economical performance for industrial applications where refined glycerine is unnecessary.

Multi-Purpose Usage

Suitable for multiple industrial sectors including agriculture, chemicals, energy, and manufacturing.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly

Produced as a by-product of biodiesel and oleochemical processing, supporting waste utilization and sustainability.

Excellent Moisture Retention

Improves moisture stability in formulations and industrial processing.

Improves Fermentation Efficiency

Supports microbial activity and increases fermentation productivity.

Easy Handling and Storage

Can be stored and transported in bulk packaging systems.

Industrial Processing Support

Enhances lubrication, binding, and formulation stability.