Chemical Processing Filtration

Separation and filtration technologies are widely used in many different chemical industries, with each chemical manufacturing process operating differently in terms of size and nature. However, many chemical products are synthesized and categorized within two large groups. These large, broad groups are:

• Petrochemicals and Bulk Chemicals - Chemicals that fall into this category are man-made fibers, bulk organic chemicals, and bulk inorganic chemicals (fertilizers, alkalis, acids, and gases).

• Fine Chemicals - Chemicals that fall into this category are pharmaceutical ingredients, high purity chemicals, specialist chemicals, agro / agrichemicals, and chemicals/other products created by biopharmaceutical and biochemical means.

Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid are some of the key inorganic acids. Other important acids are soda ash, caustic soda, chlorine, fertilizers, and phosphates. For petrochemicals, the intermediate materials used are aromatic, methanol, olefin compounds. Being produced in enormous quantities, bulk chemicals have standardized reactions.

About Fine Chemicals

Unlike bulk chemicals, fine chemicals are usually custom-produced in smaller numbers with highly specialized applications. More often than not, these applications are utilized with secrecy, associated confidentiality, and intellectual property. The production process is oftentimes patented and flexible, in which the processes are applied to a diversity of types in small numbers. Long story short, the exact definition of these chemicals is only expanding.

The Production of Fine Chemicals

The production process of fine chemicals can be more expensive in weight than it can be for bulk chemicals. The reason for this is due to the fact that fine chemicals require higher research investment and they can be difficult to treat. However, it should mentioned that fine chemicals are produced in industrial quantities, with batch production being common (unlike bulk chemicals). Fine chemicals are used for specific/specialized applications and can be defined as single, pure substances produced via chemical reaction. When fine chemicals are produced, they can be categorized into their intermediates and pharmaceutical ingredients.

Chemical Filtration

Whether needed for catalyst removal or particle removal, Commercial Filtration Supply's filtration products are superior at filtering. Applications we're our filters shine include:

• Activated and Catalyst Carbon Removal (API) - Although there's plenty of different activated and catalyst carbon removal solutions available on the market, they may not be optimal for your product/service. Our filtration products by Eaton are built to improve the end product, as we put our client's materials through our very precise and rigorous regulations and requirements.

• Fragrances and Flavors - Filtration created to assist clients in meeting their established purity requirements.

• Coatings - CFS provides filters that are driven to help your process run smooth and improve the quality of your product.

• Colors - CFS is here to assist your company in improving its filtration processes for production.

Regardless of the chemical type you need filtered, CFS has a solution for you. Browse our filter bags and filter bag housings or contact us for more information on how we can resolve your chemical filtration need.