Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
713c24bf-8535-4e06-826f-b688d82e9aad
Materials
Associated ID
86996530-653e-4179-91ee-e4043c466963
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Description
The production activities of this product are based on the weighted average of "Ethylene glycol heavy ends, ethane to ethylene glycol (EEG)" and "Ethylene glycol heavy ends, naphtha to ethylene glycol (OEG)". If the specific production process for ethylene glycol heavy ends cannot be clearly defined, this dataset can be used. For detailed technical information, system boundaries, and related descriptions, please refer to the various production datasets for ethylene glycol heavy ends. Infrastructure such as production equipment manufacturing and facility construction is not included within the system boundary of this dataset.
Activity Description
The production activities of this product are weighted averages of "Ethylene glycol heavy ends, EEG" and "Ethylene glycol heavy ends, OEG".
Process Description
Ethylene glycol heavy ends, with the chemical formula C2H6O2, 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