Included activities starts

Receiving ethane at the factory gate.

Included activities ends

This activity ends with the production of ethylene oxide.

Description

Ethylene oxide is used in industries such as washing, pharmaceuticals, dyeing, and cleaning agents. The dataset includes key raw materials, energy inputs, and waterborne emissions from the production process; however, infrastructure such as production equipment and factory construction is not within the system boundary of the dataset. The life cycle inventory is compiled from data sourced from multiple references. The ethylene oxide is produced via ethane oxidation, and the production process includes feedstock preparation, catalyst application, product recovery, purification, and impurity removal.

Activity Description

Ethylene oxide is produced via the ethane oxidation process, and the production process includes feedstock preparation, catalyst application, product recovery, purification, and impurity removal.

Process Description

Ethylene oxide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H4O. It is a toxic carcinogenic substance that was previously used in the production of sterilizing agents. Ethylene oxide is flammable and explosive, making it difficult to transport over long distances, thus exhibiting strong regional characteristics. It is widely applied in industries such as laundry, pharmaceuticals, dyeing, and cleaning agents.

Ethylene oxide, EEG

Ethylene oxide, EEG