Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
ac0a44e88a9e4ecd9600de19be5feebd
Materials
Associated ID
8a211b0b-b206-4c00-846d-88d5ce4271f8
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Description
p-Xylene is used in the production of polyester fibers and resins, coatings, dyes and pesticides; the dataset contains primary raw materials, auxiliary materials, energy and atmospheric emissions from the production process, while infrastructure such as production equipment and factory construction is not included within the dataset boundary; the life cycle inventory data are sourced from literature; the process flow for producing p-Xylene via molten salt hydrate hydrolysis technology includes raw material pretreatment, molten hydrolysis, liquid membrane crystallization, purification and other steps.
Activity Description
The process flow for producing paraxylene via molten salt hydrate hydrolysis technology includes raw material pretreatment, molten hydrolysis, liquid membrane crystallization, purification, and other steps.
Process Description
Paraxylene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10. It is one of the important aromatic hydrocarbons and appears as a colorless, transparent liquid with an aromatic odor at room temperature. It is insoluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, and chloroform. Paraxylene is primarily used as a raw material in the production of polyester fibers and resins, coatings, dyes, and pesticides. It is also used as a reference standard in chromatographic analysis and as a solvent, as well as for organic synthesis.
Time period
2018
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology