Process for the purification of crude glycerol

摘要

The present invention generally concerns a process for the purification of crude glycerol obtained as a by-product of industrial processes such as saponification, hydrolysis and transesterification with low chain alcohols of natural oils and fats. The present invention particularly concerns the purification treatment of crude glycerol obtained as a by-product of the biodiesel production from vegetable oils and animal fats, aiming to obtain a concentrated purified product.