Scientific Opinion on the abiotic risks for public and animal health of glycerine as co-product from the biodiesel production from Category 1 animal by-products (ABP) and vegetable oils

EFSA Journal

Volumn 8, Issue 12, 2010, Pages

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Author keywords

ABP products; biodiesel; crude glycerine; feed; methanol; risk assessment; sodium

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EID: 85061068642     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1934     Document Type: Article

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