Tulsion T-45 BD MP is a premium grade, solid acid catalyst based on a cross-linked polystyrene matrix containing sulfonic acid groups.  Tulsion T-45 BD MP is manufactured using controlled particle size synthesis and is used for many process applications.

The first step in biodiesel production involves esterification of fatty acids and trans-esterification of  triglycerides, commonly found in raw oil feedstocks.  This process yields a fatty-acid-methyl-ester or “biodiesel” component in the hydrophobic phase and a gylercine component in a hydrophillic phase. 

In the purification step, Tulsion T-45 BD MP is used to remove trace levels of glycerine and soaps from the biodiesel exhibiting high conversions with excellent physical, chemical stability and operating characterstics. T-45 BD MP can be used in a wide  range of temperature and pH conditions.

TYPICAL CHARACTERSTICS
Type	:	Strong acid cation exchange resin
Matrix Structure	:	Cross linked polystyrene
Functional group	:	Sulfonic acid
Physical form	:	DRY spherical beads
Ionic form	:	Hydrogen
Particle Size	:	0.4- 1.2 mm
Screen Size U.S.S(wet)	:	16-40
Total Exchange capacity	:	1.8 meq /ml  min.
Particle size, Uniformity Coefficient	:	1.5 max
Moisture content (approx.) %	:	< 10 %
Effective Size	:	500 – 600 microns
Operating pH range	:	0-14
Solubility	:	Insoluble in all common solvents
Oligomer	:	50 ppm max

PACKING
Super sacks	35 ft3
Fiber Drums	7 ft3
Polythene lined bags	1 ft3