LCA dataset : Ethylene, technology mix

Ethylene, technology mix

ethylene

Unit：kgActivity Type：Consumption Mix

GWP100

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System boundary

Cradle to Consumer

Identity ID

a783454b-e893-457a-a276-7a327ee293fc

Dataset category

Materials

Associated ID

285cd498-2fb2-4350-b8ef-f4d7d3755179

Included activities starts

The activity starts with the production and import of "Ethylene" in this region.

Included activities ends

The activity ends with providing the "Ethylene" to the consumers of this product. Transportation is included; however, product losses during transport are negligible and therefore not included.

Description

This is a market dataset representing the consumption market in the region. It includes transportation of the product from the factory gate to consumption, with transport services calculated according to the regional transportation conditions for the product.

Activity Description

Ethylene production activities include 'ethylene, coal-based methanol-to-olefin, industrial grade', 'ethylene, naphtha-based, industrial grade', 'ethylene, bio-based ethanol-to-olefin, industrial grade', 'ethylene, natural gas-based ethane cracking, industrial grade', and 'ethylene, naphtha steam cracking process'. The production activity for this product represents a weighted average of these processes.

Process Description

Ethylene is an organic compound with the CAS number 74-85-1. It is named "ethylene" under IUPAC nomenclature, with the molecular formula C2H4. It is a gas under normal temperature and pressure conditions, with a slight unpleasant odor. It is modeled as a pure substance. At the consumer level, ethylene is used in the following products: 1. Plastic products, as the primary raw material for producing polyethylene, which is widely used in packaging materials, electrical wires, and cables; 2. Synthetic fibers, for manufacturing synthetic fiber products such as polyester fibers; 3. Coatings and adhesives, as raw materials for the production of coatings and adhesives. In industrial settings, this substance is used to manufacture products in the following industries: 1. Chemical industry, for the production of various chemicals such as ethanol, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, etc.; 2. Agriculture, as a plant hormone to promote fruit ripening and organ abscission; 3. Pharmaceutical industry, for pharmaceutical synthesis and advanced material synthesis.

Time period

2020

2026

Geography

China,Zhejiang

Macroeconomic value

Business-as-Usual

Data validation

Yes

Technology

Current Technology