Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
b2ddec66-ff06-45cc-95a7-da5610c87d4b
Materials
Associated ID
992e148d-d30c-44fb-a87f-91144a846f60
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Description
Ethylene glycol heavy ends can be used as a solvent, reaction intermediate, and coolant; this dataset includes primary raw materials, auxiliary materials, energy inputs, and waterborne emissions associated with the production process, but infrastructure such as production equipment and facility construction is not included within the system boundary; the life cycle inventory is compiled from data sourced from multiple references; the production process of ethylene glycol heavy ends includes ethylene production from naphtha cracking, chlorination, saponification, crude distillation, and fine distillation.
Activity Description
The production process of ethylene glycol heavy ends includes steps such as using naphtha cracking as raw material to produce ethylene, chlorination reaction, saponification reaction, crude distillation, and rectification.
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