Profenofos Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Profenofos production plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Profenofos production, including the cost of Profenofos production, Profenofos plant cost, Profenofos production costs, and the overall Profenofos production plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Profenofos production plant. These encompass production processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Profenofos is an organophosphate chemical compound with applications mainly in the agriculture sector. It is widely used as an insecticide to control a variety of pests in different crops, such as soybeans, maize, potatoes, sugarbeet, chilies, rice, and various vegetables. It is highly effective against pests like bollworms, jassids, aphids, thrips, and whiteflies. It is also used as an ingredient in the production of other pesticide and insecticide formulations. It also finds its application for pest control in several ways, including foliar sprays, soil treatments, and seed treatments to control a wide variety of insects and pests.

The major factor that drives the market for Profenofos is its demand as a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control chewing and sucking insects, such as aphids, thrips, etc. Its utilization as an insecticide to manage multiple pest species, like mites, beetles, leaf hoppers, etc., within several agricultural settings largely contributes to its demand in the agriculture sector. Its usage as an ingredient in production other potent insecticidal formulations also fuels its demand in the agrochemical industry. Profenofos is synthesized from key raw materials like phosphorus oxychloride and O-chlorophenol. Therefore, industrial Profenofos procurement is directly affected by changes in the cost and availability of these chemicals, which also impact its production.

Variations in market demand based on agricultural patterns, pest outbreaks, and the availability of alternative or more effective pest control solutions greatly influence its pricing and procurement decisions. Like other pesticides, Profenofos is subject to strict regulatory controls worldwide to ensure safety and environmental protection. Regulations can affect production methods, permissible usage levels, and disposal practices. Thus, adherence to these regulations significantly impacts costs and industrial Profenofos procurement.

Raw Material for Profenofos Production

According to the Profenofos production plant project report, the major raw materials for Profenofos production include O-Chlorophenol-Phosphorus Oxychloride - N-Propyl Mercaptan-Ethanol.

Production Process of Profenofos

The extensive Profenofos production cost report consists of the following industrial production process:

• Production via Dehydrochlorination: This method of production involves the synthesis of Profenofos through the process of dehydrochlorination. The process begins with the chemical reaction of O-chlorophenol with phosphorus oxychloride, followed by treatment with n-propyl mercaptan. Further, the obtained compound is reacted with ethanol, which results in the formation of Profenofos as the final product.

Profenofos is an organophosphate insecticide that appears as a pale yellow to amber-colored oily liquid with a weak garlic-like odor. The molecular formula of the compound is C11H15BrClO3PS. The molecular weight of the compound is 373.6 g/mol. The boiling point of the compound is 312°C, and its flash point is 135°C. Profenofos has a relative density of 1.46 g/cm³ at 20°C. It has limited solubility in water (20-28 mg/L at 20-22°C) but is completely miscible in various organic solvents. The compound has an octanol-water partition coefficient (Log Kow) value of 4.44. Profenofos is stable under neutral and slightly acidic conditions but unstable in alkaline environments. It has a melting point of -76°C and a pH of 3.6.