Methyl Isocyanate Production By Chemical Synthesis

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of methyl isocyanate production by chemical synthesis. The process is initiated by the chemical reaction between methyl amine and phosgene. The two compounds, i.e., methyl amine and phosgene, are reacted and result in the formation of methyl isocyanate as the final product, along with hydrochloric acid as the byproduct.

Major Producers of Methyl Isocyanate

• Hangzhou Dayangchem Co. Ltd.
• Hangzhou Meite Industry Co., Ltd
• Chemos GmbH & Co. KG
• Leap Chem Co., Ltd

Feedstocks for Methyl Isocyanate

Methyl isocyanate is synthesized by using phosgene and methyl amine as its primary feedstocks. The procurement of methyl isocyanate and its feedstocks is determined by different factors that are majorly associated with its market dynamics. The factors, including the availability of the raw materials (chlorine, ammonia, methanol, carbon monoxide, etc), supply chain stability, production cost, market prices, and activities in its upstream industries altogether, play a major role in determining its procurement on a large scale. Additionally, other factors such as the demand from the downstream industries (agrochemicals, chemicals, plastic, and polymers, etc.), logistics, transportation, trade, and governmental policies altogether influence 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