Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
f7d4aa1b-b7fd-44e1-800f-36802baaa963
Materials
Associated ID
09715a9a-790c-4c1e-ac19-67fa1aa8ccea
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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
Methanol production activities include "methanol, coke oven gas", "methanol, coal-based methanol", and "methanol, natural gas". Additionally, methanol is a by-product of the "ammonia, liquid, coal-based synthetic ammonia" process. The production of this product represents a weighted average of these production processes.
Process Description
Methanol is an organic compound, with the CAS number 67-56-1 and IUPAC name methanol, and has the molecular formula CH₃OH. Under normal temperature and pressure conditions, methanol is a colorless, volatile liquid with a distinctive odor and a slightly sweet taste. It is an important chemical feedstock widely used in various fields. At the consumer level, methanol can be used to produce the following products: ① Solvents: Methanol is a common solvent used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and coatings; ② Fuels: As a biofuel, methanol can serve as a substitute or additive for gasoline in automotive fuels; ③ Chemicals: Methanol is a raw material for producing various chemicals. In the industrial sector, methanol is used to manufacture products such as plastics and resins, textiles, and antifreeze.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China,Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology