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Aqueous organosulfur impurity extraction: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Impurity carryover in sulfonated fatty acids and diphenyl sulfones increases processing costs and degrades personal care product stability. These methods utilize specific solubility differentials to isolate high-purity lactonic or acidic fractions.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Aqueous organosulfur impurity extraction?

Residual chemical impurity contamination

(17)evidences

Unwanted secondary compounds and ions interfere with product purity and process stability. Removing these contaminants prevents downstream catalyst poisoning and ensures regulatory compliance for chemical safety.

Residual organosulfur impurity contamination

(12)evidences

Unwanted sulfur byproducts and unreacted precursors persist in the final product stream. Eliminating these contaminants prevents downstream catalyst poisoning and ensures chemical purity standards.

Corrosive byproduct contamination

(9)evidences

Excess sulfur trioxide and acidic impurities cause equipment degradation and product instability. Removing these contaminants prevents material failure and ensures chemical purity.

Low synthetic yield instability

(7)evidences

Unwanted side reactions and residual impurities during the synthesis of amino acid esters and amine surfactants degrade final product quality. Eliminating these contaminants ensures chemical stability and functional performance in sensitive applications.

Aqueous organosulfur impurity contamination

(1)evidences

Residual organosulfur impurities and isomers hinder the production of high-grade 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone. Eliminating these contaminants is essential for achieving the polymer-grade specifications required for high-performance sulfone polymers.