Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing an ethylene glycol monobutyl ether manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether production, including the cost of Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether production, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether plant cost, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether production costs, and the overall Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating an ethylene glycol monobutyl ether production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is an organic compound that is largely associated with the paint and coatings industry. It is widely used as a solvent in the formulation of paint and coating chemicals that are further associated with different industries. It is used in preparing color and coating chemicals for aerospace, architectural, and various automotive parts. Due to its excellent solvent properties, it is also used in the production of aerosol coatings to deliver better spraying.

It also finds its application in auto OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) coatings, auto refinish products, construction chemicals, and automotive parts coatings. It is also used as a solvent in the production of commercial printing inks. It is also used as a chemical component in preparing household products, such as spot removers, along with certain beauty products in the cosmetics industry. It is also used as a coupling agent in the preparation of metal and household cleaners.

The market for Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is primarily driven by its demand as a solvent in the preparation of paints, inks, aerosols, and various other products. Its application as a solvent in the production of printing inks, paints, and coatings largely promotes its demand in the printing, paints, and coatings industries. Its utilization in the preparation of aerosol coatings, automotive finishes, and auto OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) coatings further enhances its demand in the automotive industry. Its usage as a solvent in the formulation of certain beauty products also fuels its demand in the cosmetics industry. Its application as a coupling agent in stabilizing mixtures and enhancing the cleaning efficiency of metal and household cleaners further promotes its demand in the household and industrial cleaning industries.

Industrial Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether procurement is affected by the stability of the supply chain, which includes raw material availability, production capacities of suppliers, and geopolitical factors. Variations in demand from industries such as paints and coatings, automotive, and industrial cleaning also affect the procurement cycle. Economic conditions, such as inflation and changes in crude oil prices, also affect procurement strategies for Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether.

Raw Material for Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Production

According to the Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether production include Ethylene Oxide and n-Butanol.

Manufacturing Process of Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

The extensive Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:

• Production from Ethylene Oxide:  This method of production involves the synthesis of Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether by using ethylene oxide and n-butanol as the raw materials. The process starts with the chemical reaction between ethylene oxide and n-butanol in the presence of a catalyst to give a mixture of glycol ethers. Further, the obtained mixture of glycol ether undergoes further processing, which results in the formation of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether or 2-butoxy ethanol as the final product.

Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is also known as 2-butoxyethanol, which is a flammable ether with no color. Its chemical formula is given by C6H14O2. The compound is a liquid ether with a complex chemical form which consists of six carbon, fourteen hydrogen, and two oxygen atoms. The molecular mass of the compound is 118.17 g/mol. The melting point and boiling point of the compound are measured as -77 °C and 171 °C, respectively. Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, or EBGE, is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasing odor.

It can irritate the skin when exposed to it directly. The compound is a sweet alcohol where one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a butoxy group. The flash point of the compound is 67 °C. It is a liquid ether that is soluble in water. The compound is soluble in several other chemical solvents, including ethyl ether, acetone, benzene, n-heptane, and ethyl alcohol. Similarly, it is slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride, mineral oils, and others. The density of the compound is 0.9015 g/ml3 at 20 °C, and it is less dense than water. Its vapor density is 4.07. The vapor pressure is measured around 0.6 mm Hg at 20 °C. It is a combustible ether with an autoignition temperature equal to 238 °C. The compound decomposes on heating while liberating acrid smoke and irritating fumes of toxic gases.