Changes in the composition of wastewater as a result of dehydrochlorination of 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol under different process conditions

The results of dehydrochlorination of 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol to epichlorohydrin are reported. The process ran in the reaction-stripping column system with a continuous removal of epichlorohydrin in a steam stream. The influence of 10 wt% alkali solution (NaOH, Ca(OH)₂) and the method of distillate collection on the 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol conversion, selectivity of transformation to epichlorohydrin and by-products, and the composition of wastewater have been analysed.