Pope Fractional Distillation Equipment Applications

Pope fractional distillation systems provide exceptional separation power covering a wide variety of industries including, foods, flavors, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, solvent recovery and more. Pope staff can offer expertise to help cultivate your application and guide you the equipment that best suits your needs. 

Common applications include: 

• Pharmaceuticals: Used for purifying active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates, ensuring high purity levels necessary for drug production.
• Specialty Chemicals: Effective in the separation and purification of specialty chemicals, including high-purity solvents and reactants.
• Food and Flavors: Ideal for isolating and purifying natural flavors, essential oils, and other food additives from botanical sources.
• Cosmetics: Used in the purification of ingredients used in cosmetic formulations, ensuring product consistency and safety.
• Electronics: Applied in the manufacturing process of high-purity electronic materials, where precise separation of components is critical.
• Solvent Recovery: Employed in the recovery and purification of solvents from waste mixtures, enhancing sustainability and cost-effectiveness of industrial processes.
• Pilot Plants: Used for small-scale production and testing, allowing for scalability and process optimization before full-scale manufacturing​ 

Fractional Distillation for Food & Pharmaceutical

For decades, Pope’s fractional distillation systems have been integral to the food and pharmaceutical industries, participating in a wide array of critical processes. We take pride in our involvement in everything from the purification of Omega-3 fish oil to the production of components for artificial heart valves. Our systems are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and safety required by these vital sectors.

Fractional Distillation for Specialty Chemicals

Whether starting with lab-scale glass systems or scaling up to full production, Pope Scientific is equipped to support the development of your processes from R&D through to commercial deployment. Our fractional distillation systems have been trusted components in the creation of some of the world’s most guarded and proprietary formulas. With Pope, you gain a partner who understands the intricacies of specialty chemical production and is committed to helping you achieve successful scale-up and efficient operation.