Chemistry, technology, and economics of aliphatic isocyanate production (IPDI -both phosgene and urea based routes; HDI, H12MDI, XDI, t-CHDI, TMXDI, TMI, TMHDI, and NBDI). Regional supply/demand forecasts.
Technology and economics of hydrogen peroxide production: conventional process and emerging processes ( Dow electrochemical route, Lyondell/Arco methyl benzyl alcohol process, and direct H2/O2 processes). Regional supply/demand forecasts.
Chemistry, process technology and economics for 1,4-butanediol & THF production: Reppe process, Mitsubishi butadiene process, Lyondell PO process, butane routes (Kvaerner, Dupont, Sisas, BP Lurgi), and emerging Eastman epoxybutene route. Regional supply/demand forecasts are given.
Chemistry, process technology and economics for isoprene production (extraction,isobutylene based routes, isopentane dehdyro, acetylene based routes,via MTBE) and isoprene derivatives (polyisoprene, SIS/SBS block copolymers, and butyl rubber) are examined. Regional supply/demand forecasts are presented.
Technology and economics of polybutylene terephthalate production: batch polymerization from DMT, continuous polymerization from DMT and from PTA. Regional supply/demand forecasts.