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Identity ID
cc7b5dc50549437e80ffc633fa6efbdf
Materials
Associated ID
c0dec1d0-be2c-4d78-81ca-3c846d2cb4bf
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Description
Ethylene glycol can be used in the following products: antifreeze products, coating products, cleaning agents and cleaning products, adhesives and sealants, non-metal surface treatment products, heat transfer fluids, hydraulic oils, inks and toners, leather treatment products, polishes and waxes, polymer and textile treatment products, and dyes. This dataset includes primary raw materials, energy inputs, and waterborne emissions associated with the production process; infrastructure such as production equipment and factory construction is not included within the system boundary of the dataset. The life cycle inventory data are compiled from multiple data sources. The ethylene glycol is produced via ethane oxidation process, including ethane cracking, ethylene oxidation, ethylene oxide hydration, and purification. Process.
Activity Description
The production of this ethylene glycol adopts the ethane oxidation process, including ethane cracking, ethylene oxidation, ethylene oxide hydration, and purification processes.
Process Description
Ethylene glycol, also known as glycol or 1,2-ethanediol, abbreviated as EG, has the chemical formula (CH2OH)2 and CAS number: 000107-21-1. It is a liquid under normal temperature and pressure conditions and is odorless. Ethylene glycol is miscible with water and acetone, but has limited solubility in ethers. Can be used in the following products: antifreeze products, coating products, detergents and cleaning products, adhesives and sealants, non-metal surface treatment products, heat transfer fluids, hydraulic oils, inks and toners, leather treatment products, polishes and waxes, polymer and textile treatment products, and dyes.
Time period
2020
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology