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Identity ID
069bf99e370847298acaee3a8350deb4
Materials
Associated ID
aa6c50ce-f040-4e10-9c6a-3168ef1f214a
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Description
Ethylene glycol heavy ends can be used as a solvent, reaction intermediate, and coolant; this dataset includes primary raw and auxiliary materials, energy inputs, and waterborne emissions from the production process, but infrastructure such as production equipment and facility construction is not within the system boundary; the life cycle inventory is compiled from data obtained from multiple sources; the production of ethylene glycol heavy ends employs an ethane oxidation process, including ethane cracking, ethylene oxidation, ethylene oxide hydration, and purification stages.
Activity Description
The production of ethylene glycol heavy ends employs the ethane oxidation process, including ethane cracking, ethylene oxidation, ethylene oxide hydration, and purification steps.
Process Description
Ethylene glycol heavy ends, with the chemical formula C2H6O3, is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid. It is primarily used as a solvent, reaction intermediate, and coolant. Industrially, ethylene glycol heavy ends is widely employed in the production of coatings, resins, antifreeze, and plastics. Additionally, it serves as an additive in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. In some cases, it is also used as a component in fuels and fog generators.
Time period
2020
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology