A special type of clay used to clean oil works better at removing harmful chemicals if it can trap more stuff, not because it’s more acidic.

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New Insights on Degumming and Bleaching Process Parameters on The Formation of 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-Diol Esters and Glycidyl Esters in Refined, Bleached, Deodorized Palm Oil.

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2018 Apr 1

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New Insights on Degumming and Bleaching Process Parameters on The Formation of 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-Diol Esters and Glycidyl Esters in Refined, Bleached, Deodorized Palm Oil.

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DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess17210

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