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PROCESS
ECONOMICS
PROGRAM
SRI INTERNATIONAL
(June 1991)
This report presents the preliminary process designs and economics for the manufacture
of four propylene oxide derivatives: propylene carbonate, ally1 alcohol, isopropanolamines,
and propylene glycol methyl ethers. The report also includes a review of the patent literature
related to these four chemicals. The basic chemistry of these manufacturing processes and
the status of the industry are also provided.
PEP’88 MKG
Propylene Oxide Derivatives, June 1991
PROPYLENE OXIDE
DERIVATIVES
by MARTHA K. GUERRA
June 1991
For detailed marketing data and information, the reader is referred to one of the SRI
programs specializing in marketing research. The CHEMICAL ECONOMCS HANDBOOK
Program covers most major chemicals and chemical products produced in the United
States and the WORLD PETROCHfMCALS Program covers major hydrocarbons and their
on a worldwide basis. In addition, the SRI DIRECTORY OF CHEMICAL
derivatives
PRODUCERS services provide detailed lists of chemical producers by company, product,
and plant for the United States, Western Europe, Canada, and East Asia.
Propylene Oxide Derivatives, June 1991
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS (Concluded)
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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TABLES
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TABLES (Continued)
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6.8 ALLYL ALCOHOL FROM PROPYLENE OXIDE
PRODUCTION COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
7.1 ISOPROPANOLAMINES
PATENT SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
TABLES (Continued)
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7.8 ISOPROPANOLAMINES FROM PROPYLENE OXIDE AND AMMONIA
NH3:PO = 20:1
STREAM FLOWS . . ..*.............................a........... 7-12
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TABLES (Concluded)
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