Maleic Acid Production From Maleic Anhydride

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of maleic acid from maleic anhydride. The production is initiated by the oxidation of butane on heating in the presence of a catalyst, such as vanadium oxide. The reaction results in the formation of maleic anhydride, which, on hydrolysis, leads to the production of maleic acid as the final product.

Top Producers of Maleic Acid

• Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Bartek Ingredients Inc.
• Anhui Sealong Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
• Isegen South Africa (Pty.), Ltd.
• Yongsan Chemicals

Feedstock for Maleic Acid

Maleic acid is an acidic chemical compound produced by using maleic anhydride as its major feedstock. The procurement of maleic acid is dependent upon different factors that are related to its market dynamics, including the availability of its raw material (including butane for maleic anhydride), along with the variations in its market prices and production cost, etc. Additionally, other factors, such as the demand as a component observed for maleic acid in food and pharmaceutical industries, its supply, distribution and trading activities, along with the governmental and financial policies altogether, influence its procurement across borders.

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