Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes
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Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes

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Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes

About this book

First published in 1991, this volume responds to the major changes in the petrochemical industry over the previous decade due to increases in raw material costs, improvements in process efficiency and the increasing importance now being placed on environmental issues.

The Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes provides comprehensive, up to date information on 76 petrochemicals and their processes, giving details of the chemical reactions involved in transforming raw materials, such as olefins and aromatics, into chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibres. The competing processes for each product including the latest technical developments are described, with their feedstock requirements, catalysts and conversion rates compared. Many of the processes are illustrated with clear flow diagrams.

The book is easy to use with the products arranged in alphabetical order. Within each chapter on the individual products there are details of the physical characteristics and properties; grades available; handling; transportation; health and safety aspects and lists of the major manufacturers and licensors

The Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes gathers together in one volume, all the commonly sought chemical information. It will prove an invaluable source of reference for industrial chemists, chemical engineers, and industry professionals, as well as librarians and information centres concerned with the petrochemical industry.

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Information

Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Year
2018
eBook ISBN
9780429824418
Edition
1
Topic
Scienze sociali
Subtopic
Sociologia

Subject Index

ABS, see Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin
Acetaldehyde, 1–8
applications, 7
as raw material for, 18–20
acetic anhydride, 9–10
ethyl acetate, 151
2-ethyl hexyl alcohol, 197
vinyl acetate, 364
by-product of
acetic acid, 12
acetic anhydride, 17, 21
processes, 1
production from
acetic anhydride, 6
butane, 1, 4
ethylene, 2–4
ethyl alcohol, 5
methyl acetate, 6
methyl alcohol, 5
Acetic acid, 9–16
applications, 14
as raw material for
acetic anhydride, 15, 17–18
butyl acetate, 15, 94–95
ethyl acetate, 15, 151–152
vinyl acetate, 14, 363–365
as solvent for
terephthalic acid, 15, 339
by-product of
glycerol, 219–220
propylene oxide, 327, 330
processes, 9
production from
acetaldehyde, 9–10
n-butane, 11–12, 212–213
n-butene, 13
ethyl alcohol, 9
methyl alcohol, 12–13
naphtha, 11, 212–213
Acetic anhydride, 17–23
applications, 22
as raw material for
acetaldehyde, 6
processes, 17
production from
acetaldehyde, 18–20
acetic acid, 17–18
methyl acetate, 20–21
Acetone, 24–30
applications, 29
as raw material for
bisphenol A, 29, 84–85
methyl isobutyl ketone, 29, 259–261
methyl methacrylate, 29, 265–266
by-product of
acetaldehyde, 4
acetic acid, 11–12
p-cymene, 24
diisopropylbenzene, 24
co-product with phenol, 283–284
processes, 24
production from
cumene, 24–25
isopropyl al...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Figures
  8. Preface
  9. Acetaldehyde
  10. Acetic Acid
  11. Acetic Anhydride
  12. Acetone
  13. Acetylene
  14. Acrolein
  15. Acrylic Acid
  16. Acrylonitrile
  17. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Resins
  18. Adipic Acid
  19. Ammonia
  20. Aniline
  21. Benzene
  22. Benzoic Acid
  23. Benzyl Chloride
  24. Bisphenol A
  25. Butadiene
  26. Butyl Acetate
  27. Butyl Alcohol
  28. Caprolactam
  29. Carbon Tetrachloride
  30. Chlorobenzene
  31. Chloroform
  32. Cumene
  33. Cyclohexane
  34. Cyclohexanol & Cyclohexanone
  35. Epichlorohydrin
  36. Ethanolamines
  37. Ethyl Acetate
  38. Ethyl Alcohol
  39. Ethylbenzene
  40. Ethyl Chloride
  41. Ethylene
  42. Ethylene Dichloride (EDC)
  43. Ethylene Glycol
  44. Ethylene Oxide
  45. Ethyl Ether
  46. 2-Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol
  47. Formaldehyde
  48. Formic Acid
  49. Glycerol
  50. Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA)
  51. Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
  52. Maleic Anhydride
  53. Methyl Alcohol
  54. Methylamines
  55. Methyl Chloride
  56. Methylene Dichloride
  57. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
  58. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
  59. Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
  60. Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
  61. Nitrobenzene
  62. Perchloroethylene
  63. Phenol
  64. Phthalic Anhydride
  65. Polyethylene High Density (HOPE) & Polyethylene Linear Low Density (LLDPE)
  66. Polyethylene Low Density (LOPE)
  67. Polypropylene (PP)
  68. Polystyrene & Expanded Polystyrene
  69. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  70. Propylene
  71. Propylene Glycol
  72. Propylene Oxide
  73. Styrene
  74. Terephthalic Acid (TPA) & Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT)
  75. Toluene
  76. 2,4-Tolylene Diisocyanate (TDI) & Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI)
  77. Trichloroethylene (TCE)
  78. Urea
  79. Vinyl Acetate
  80. Vinyl Chloride (VCl)
  81. Xylene
  82. Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  83. Transportation
  84. Health and Safety
  85. Other Organizations
  86. Licensors Index
  87. Subject Index