Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Clariant TONSIL CO 616G/L Catalyst

Clariant TONSIL CO 616G/L is a high-activity, acid-activated bentonite catalyst from Clariant’s TONSIL® purification series—designed for decolorization, refining, and impurity removal in edible oils, biofuels, and specialty chemicals with superior adsorption capacity and thermal stability.
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Features Of Clariant TONSIL CO 616G/L Catalyst

  1. Highly selective activated clay catalyst optimized for esterification and transesterification reactions.

  2. Low metal leaching profile ensures product purity and minimizes downstream purification steps.

  3. Thermally stable up to 200 °C, enabling robust performance in continuous and batch processes.

  4. Controlled acidity distribution provides consistent catalytic activity and extended service life.

  5. Free-flowing granular form (1.5–3.0 mm) enables easy handling, fixed-bed operation, and reduced pressure drop.

Typical Applications Of Clariant TONSIL CO 616G/L Catalyst

  1. Biodiesel production via transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats.

  2. Synthesis of biodegradable lubricants and specialty esters for cosmetics and pharma intermediates.

  3. Polymerization catalyst support in polyester and alkyd resin manufacturing.

  4. Refining of natural oil derivatives including fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) and glycerol esters.

  5. Deacidification and bleaching adjunct in edible oil processing lines.

Specifications Of Clariant TONSIL CO 616G/L Catalyst

Chemical TypeAcid-activated montmorillonite clay
Product FormGranules
AppearanceLight grey to beige free-flowing granules
Particle Size Range1.5 – 3.0 mm
Loss on Ignition (LOI, 950 °C)8 – 12 wt%
Surface Area (BET)180 – 220 m²/g
Acid Capacity (meq H⁺/g)1.8 – 2.4
Moisture Content≤ 5.0 wt%


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