Hexylene Glycol Production By Catalytic Chemical Reaction

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of hexylene glycol production by catalytic chemical reaction. The synthesis of hexylene glycol is initiated by the chemical reaction between diacetone alcohol and hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. The process begins with the condensation of acetone in the presence of a base catalyst, such as barium hydroxide, to give diacetone alcohol as a product. It is further hydrogenated with hydrogen in the presence of an achiral reagent and yields hexylene glycol as the final product.

Top Producers of Hexylene Glycol

• BASF
• Solvay
• Arkem Group
• Lonza Group
• FINAR

Feedstocks for Hexylene Glycol

Hexylene glycol is prepared by using diacetone alcohol, hydrogen, and achiral reagents as some of its major feedstocks. The procurement of hexylene glycol and its feedstocks is determined by several factors. Some of the major factors include the availability of the raw material (acetone, hydrogen, and more), activities in the upstream market, maintenance of stability in the supply chain, and demand from its downstream industries (including chemical, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, etc.). Moreover, the trading activities, logistics, along with trade and governmental policies altogether play a vital role in governing its procurement on a large scale.

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