Ethyl Mercaptan Production By Catalytic Reaction Between Ethylene ad Hydrogen Sulfide

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of ethyl mercaptan production by catalytic reaction between ethylene and hydrogen sulfide. The production process is initiated by the chemical reaction between the two compounds, i.e., ethylene and hydrogen sulfide, in the presence of a metal oxide that serves as a catalyst in the reaction. The reaction is carried in the gas phase in the presence of alumina or aluminum oxide, which catalyzes the reaction and results in the formation of ethyl mercaptan or ethanethiol as the final product.

Top Producers of Ethyl Mercaptan

• Arkema
• Chevron Phillips Chemical
• BASF
• Huntsman Corporation
• Eastman Chemical Company

Feedstocks for Ethyl Mercaptan

Ethyl mercaptan, commonly known as ethanethiol, is produced by using ethylene and hydrogen sulfide as its primary feedstocks. The procurement of its feedstock is determined by different factors that are majorly associated with its market dynamics. Factors such as the availability of hydrogen, sulfur, and natural gas (raw materials used for ethylene and hydrogen production), along with the production rate and cost, largely impact the demand and supply in the downstream industries. Variations in the demand can directly influence the market prices of its feedstocks, as well as its overall procurement in the global market.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary