GLYCAMED®

GLYCATEC®

GLYCAMAL®

GLYCASOL®

Your GreenChemistry Company.

GLACONCHEMIE is an independent, medium-sized company with distinctive competence in the sustainable processing of co-products from the Biodiesel production. Our premium and high-purity products are used as basic and raw materials for various applications in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, the paint and varnish industry, as well as in the cosmetics and food industries. The core competence of GLACONCHEMIE lies in the production of high-quality pharmaceutical and technical glycerine on the basis of ecologically sustainable raw materials, predominantly the crop rape. Based on this high quality glycerin we are working on the continuous development and improvement of follow-up products. Our glycerol derivati-ves provide sustainable and renewable alternative to petroleum-based products. We deliver our products always according to your needs and demands - in different concentrations, year round, just-in-time and on a multi-ton scale across national boundaries. GLACONCHEMIE’s know-how of Green Chemistry helps to use valuable raw materials more efficiently, to reduce costs and to lower the impact on humans, nature and the environment.

Renewable energy

Biodiesel is an energy source comparable to diesel fuel. Contrary to conventional diesel fuel, however, biodiesel is not obtained from crude oil, a limited resource which is simply too valuable for burning. Biodiesel is produced from biogenic and therefore renewable raw materials, such as vegetable oil. The most important raw-material supplier is the field crop rape (rape diesel). Since the utilized raw materials are renewable, biodiesel is counted as one of the renewable energy sources.From a chemical point of view, biodiesel is a rapeseed methyl ester (RME). RMEs are formed by transesterification of fats and oils (triglycerides) with methanol. During the acid or alkaline catalyzed reaction, the trivalent alcohol glycerine is exchanged with methanol, in order to enhance the flowability of the fuel and to prevent freezing in very low, sub-zero temperatures. Aside from RME, another by-product of the reaction is the so-called

substandard glycerine, which sediments as residue because of its higher specific density.Substandard glycerine is a compound of glycerine, water, catalyst, excess methanol and free fatty acids.

We fulfill the requirements of Green Chemis-tryGLACONCHEMIE’s glycerine production is based on patented KVT (KVT process technology)

technology, GLACONCHEMIE’s main sharehol-der. Our raw materials include the substan-dard glycerine which accumulates during the biodiesel production. By using chemicals only sparingly and employing only purely physical separation methods we separate the raw material into its chemical components, hence we produce not just high-purity glycerine of pharmaceutical quality (GLYCAMED®) but also marketable fatty acids and methanol as well as salts for the fertilizer industry.

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GLACONBIOGENProducts basedon natural rawmaterial

GLACONR&DCustomizedProduct Development

LOGISTICSSOLUTIONSIndividual LogisticsConcepts

GLACONPORTFOLIOUniversalApplications

GLACONBENEFITS

GLACONPROTFOLIO

We meet the strict requirements of the: European Pharmacopeia, of the United States Pharmacopeia and of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), as well as the strict ‘NON GMO’ standards of the European Union regarding genetically modified organisms

(GMO). GLACONCHEMIE is using the HACCP concept. Its proper implementation and observance is constantly checked according to certification DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 22000 and the Kosher and Halal guidelines..

GLYCAMEDkosher®

RAWGLYCERIN

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GLYCAMAL®

CUSTOMIZEDSOLUTIONS

GLYCERINPHASE

GLYCAMED99.7®

GLYCAMED86.5®

GLYCATEC®

BIOGENIC GLYCERIN

RAW MERTERIAL

GLYERIN DERIVATES

GLACONCHEMIE PORTFOLIO

GLACONCHEMIE, PORTFOLIO PHARMAGLYCERIN

GLYCERIN UND GLYCERINDERIVATE

GLYCAMED99.7Kosher®

GLYCAMED 99.7Kosher®

Glycamed® Kosher Glycerine content 99,7 %, Water content < 0,3 % < 13,5 %Colour < 10 APHA < 10 APHADensity 1,263 g/cm2 1,230 g/cm2

GLYCAMED®99.7

GLYCAMED®86.5

Glycamed®(pharmazeutisches Glycerin) Glycerine content 99,7 % 86,5 %, Water content < 0,3 % < 13,5 %Colour < 10 APHA < 10 APHADensity 1,263 g/cm2 1,230 g/cm2

GLACONCHEMIE is marketing pharmaceuticalglycerine under the trade name Glycamed® with a concentration of 99.7 %. As one of few suppliers in Germany, we also produce glyceri-ne with a concentration of 86.5 %, which is commonly required in various applications, especially in the cosmetics industry. Glycamed® serves as a basic material for the production of crèmes, salves and toothpaste and is also employed in the food industry (E 422) and for pharmaceutical products.

At the location Merseburg, GLACONCHEMIEproduces technical glycerine under the name of Glycatec®. The chemical and the automo-bile industry use Glycatec® among other things as a starting component in the production of synthetic materials (alkyd resins), the production of polyurethane foams and as anti-freezing agent in motor cooling.

In Merseburg, GLACONCHEMIE produces, among other things, glycerine exclusively from raw materials of vegetable origin. In the company’s factory with state-of-the-art technology, the by-products from the biodie-sel production are refined and processed into high-quality basic and raw materials.

Beside methanol, potassium sulphate and fatty acids, this especially includes the socalled pharma glycerines.

GLACONPROTFOLIO

GLYCAMED®

GLYCATEC®

GLACONQUALITY ASSURANCE

Quality assurance, always on the safe side Trust is good, control is better: All of the raw materials we useand the final products approved for distribution have been tested for their flawless quality by our experts in the analysis laboratory. The analysis is carried out during the production, using the latest analytical instruments and methods, such headspace gas chromatography (HS-GC) or spectral photometry.Our chemists, chemical engineers and laboratory assistants accompany the production year-round in a multiple shift system, so that continuous quality monitoring of raw mate-rials and products can be guaranteed.Regular professional development, continuing training and courses deepen our professionals’ expertise and encourage an interdepart-mental exchange of experiences.

FATTY ACIDS AND METHANOL

POTASSIUM SULPHATE

Vegetable oils are esters of the trivalent alcohol glycerine and of three, often variable fatty acids. By catalytically replacing glycerine with methanol (transesterification), biodiesel can be produced. The glycerine methanol mixture accumulating as a by-product is taken out of the process and refined by GLACONCHEMIE. Not only glycerine is obtained in this process, the utilized excess methanol and the released

synthesized. GLACONCHEMIE recycles and refines the by-products methanol and fatty acids and returns them ecologically and economically worthwhile back into, for example, the biodiesel production: The fatty acids are esterified to biodiesel or used as secondary fuel in blockheating and power plants. The refined metha-nol is again used for substituting glycerine in the biodiesel production.

The synthesis of glycerine from the bypro-ducts of the biodiesel production happens through catalyzing with the aid of sulphuric acid and potassium hydroxide.During this process potassium sulphate develops, which can be removed from the process and without further refinement or purification can be used in agriculture:

as straight fertilizer or as component in mixed and complete fertilizers, required by chlori-desensitive plants such as potatoes and certain fruits and vegetables.

Potassium sulphate is also used for synthesi-zing alum and as an important basic material in the glass, colorant and chemical industry.

FATTY ACID | METHANOL | POTASSIUM SULPHATE

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CUSTOMIZEDSOLUTIONS

GLACONR&D

GLACON LOGISTICS CONCEPTS

In close co-operation we develop for you and with you logistics and service concepts that exactly fit your expectations. We supply first-class, high- quality raw mate-rials for you, so that you can offer your custo-mers the best. We assist you in reducing storage costs by delivering just in time product quantities tailored exactly to your demand. We deliver in road tankers, flexi tanks, IBC or drums – just as you wish. We label, palletize and commission goods for you

and transport solid or liquid substances, by road, rail or sea. You lower your expenses and raise your added value at the same time.

And if you need help handling permits and clearing formalities – we are there for you!

Research & Development

In order to maximize your added value, GLACONCHEMIE engages in Research and Development (R&D). It is our aim to unlock the full potential of biogenic glycerine and to create glycerine specialties for your applica-tion, which enables you to enhance your prospects on the market and to substitute

valuable raw materials on the basis of limited resources such as crude oil.

We apply our innovation and performance in order to assist you to the best of our knowled-ge and judgment and to optimize your added value.

2,3-O-Isopropylidene glycerine I is a monova-lent, primary alcohol, which may be formally described as methanol substituted by a cyclic ether group.

Owing to these two chemical groups of different polarity the molecule shows high affinity to polar as well as to less polar or even up to non-polar substances. As an outstanding property in this sense the complete miscibility with water may be mentioned. At the same time isopropylidene glycerine is miscible with nearly all other groups of organic substances. For these reasons it is especially qualified for the use as solvent for very miscellaneous applications.

The most important industrial applications will be found in colours and varnishes, printing inks, adhesives, pesticides, deter-gents and cleaning agents or metal cleaners, emulsifiers and dispersants or extracting

agents. But beside its function as a plain solvent isopropylidene glycerine can exhibit discrete lacquer-forming properties like retardation of drying or film formation. Isopropylidene glycerine is being appreciated for years by cosmeticians as ingredient in personal care products, perfumes and essen-ces.

The alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of the molecule allows for the participation as building block in many reactions. Within condensation reactions causing the release of water isopropylidene glycerine is being incorporated into polyesters, polyurethanes, polyacrylates, polyethers et cetera, in order to modify their properties. The reaction with anhydrides and acids will yield esters.

Results of our lab experiments addressing the characterisation of this substance are available on request.

GLYCERINDERIVATES: GYCAMAL

Glycerol formal is a monovalent alcohol, linked with a cyclic ether group.

Owing to these two chemical groups of different polarity the molecule shows high affinity to polar as well as to less polar or even up to non-polar substances. As an outstanding property in this sense the complete miscibility with water may be mentioned. For these reasons glycerol formal is especially qualified for the use as solvent for very miscellaneous applications.

The most important industrial applications will be found in colours and varnishes, printing inks, adhesives, pesticides, deter-gents and cleaning agents or metal cleaners. But beside its function as a plain solvent glycerol formal can exhibit discrete

lacquer-forming properties like retardation of drying or film formation.

Glycerol formal is being used for years by pharmacists and veterinarians particularly as carrier or enhancer for active ingredients. The alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of the molecule allows for the participation as building block in many reactions. Within condensation reactions causing the release of water glycerol formal is being incorporated into polyesters, polyurethanes, polyacrylates, polyethers et cetera, accompanied by very distinct modification of their properties. The reaction with anhydrides and acids will yield esters. Results of our lab experiments addressing the characterisation of this substance are available on request.

GLYERINDERIVATES: GYCASOL

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GLACONCHEMIE will produce GLYCASOL® / Isopropylide-ne glycerine exclusively from biogenous glycerine origina-ted from vegetable oils. The proportion of biogenous material in the finished product GLYCASOL® will be 68.2 %.

GLACONCHEMIE will produce GLYCAMAL® / Glycerol formal exclusively from biogenous glycerine originated from vegetable oils. The proportion of biogenous material in the finished product GLYCAMAL® will be 86.6 %.

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substandard glycerine which is generated as a by-product and can only be recycled in costly specialized units. GLACONCHEMIE takes on this task for you. We will take over the glyceri-ne mixture generated in your biodiesel production at a fair, marketable price at a date set by you. You do not have to worry about transport and logistics – this part is also part of our service. This is how GLACONCHEMIE establishes the best conditions for operating even smaller units. You can fully focus on your core business, we manage the rest.

Surplus values by combined competenceChoosing GLACONCHEMIE means choosinga strong partner that possesses all relevant competences in production, plant and process technology.

GLACONCHEMIE‘s partner KVT PROCESS TECHNOLOGY offers high-quality services andsolutions for exhaust gas combustion and patented desulphurization units, as well as application- and system-specific knowhow for the production of secondary chemical products based on biogenic glycerines. If you as a manufacturing company wish to expand your product portfolio and utilize raw materi-als with maximum efficiency, we will support you with combined strengths. As your compe-tent partner from the start we provide you with a comprehensive service that includes planning, construction and operation of suitable processing plants.

Since the year 2005, the company has been located in Merseburg, in one of the most traditional and innovative industrial locations in Germany. The close geographical proximity to the chemical parks Leuna and Schkopau, as well as the excellent infrastructure, guarantee short ways to customers, partners and suppliers. The high-performance research environment with multiple practically oriented colleges, universities and private research institutes warrants a fast knowledge transfer between science and economy. At the same time, our company can profit from the large number of excellently trained and highly motivated specialized staff in the region. The advantageous location provides ideal conditions for a long-termoriented commitment and sustainable expansion of our company in the region.

In times of a global market system with the pressure of competition constantly rising, even beyond national borders, reacting quickly and flexibly to the demands of the market and the customers – naturally without lowering the quality of the products at the same time – is essential for the survival of a business. GLACONCHEMIE reliably supports you in achieving top performance, even in rapidly changing markets.

Partners of biodiesel producers The production of biodiesel is anything but a trivial matter. This is especially due to the

GLACONCHEMIE MERSEBURG

In Merseburg, GLACONCHEMIE produces, among other things, glycerine exclusively from raw materials of vegetable origin. In the company’s factory with state-of-the-art technology, the by-products from the biodiesel production are refined and processed into high-quality basic and raw materials. Beside methanol, potassium sulphate and fatty acids, this especially includes the socalled pharma glycerines.The core competence of GLACONCHEMIE is producing high quality pharmaceutical and techni-cal glycerin as well as the development of their follow-up products. In our resource-efficient production process, high quality kosher glycerin arises purely from organically grown raw mate-rials, such as rapeseed, sunflower or soy. GLACONCHEMIE operates its glycerol production based on the patented KVT technology. The raw material used for our products is Substandard-glycerin originating at the production of biodiesel from vegetable oil.

Location and Competence

Chemistry based on regrowingraw materials

GLACONCHEMIE obtains biogenic glycerine and glycerine derivatives for the pharmaceutical industry, the cosmetics, food and chemical industries from sustainable raw materials. Our know-how of Green Chemistry helps us to use valuable raw materials more efficiently, reduce costs and lower the impact on humans, nature and the environment. This is accomplished by the usage of renewable, biogenic raw materials and the employ-ment of an extremely carefully controlled process with a minimized input of chemicals which results in the complete utilization of all raw material components. Therefore, we produce not just high-purity glycerine of pharmaceutical quality (GLYCAMED®) but also marketable fatty acids and methanol as well as salts for the fertilizer industry. According to the latest international standards we control and certify the quality of our products, and engage in research and development to maximize our added value.

Your Green Chemistry Company.

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