Liquefied petroleum gas

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Due to their similar but not quite identical properties, our product can be used in various applications. Here are some examples:

For maleic anhydride: Maleic anhydride is a chemical intermediate used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), the main component of glass fiber reinforced resins. In the field of synthetic resins and polymers, n-Butane makes an important contribution to maleic acid synthesis through catalytic oxidation processes. This contributes to the higher tensile strength of plastics. Maleic anhydride can be used in various industries such as construction, the automotive industry and agrochemicals. In addition, it acts as an important copolymer for the production of lubricants.

As a propellant: A highly purified mixture of n- and iso-Butane and propane can be used as an aerosol propellant in the cosmetic industry e.g. for shaving foam or deodorant. Furthermore, it can be applied in further end products such as insect spray, spray paint or packaging. These mixtures are grouped under the brand name DRIVOSOL®. These products can individually be adapted to your requirements and applications by flexible pressure settings in a range from 1.2 to 7.8 bar.

For the chemical industry as cracker feed: In the petrochemical industry, butane blends are gaining importance as a basic raw material. In chemical production, LPG can be converted by separation processes into ethylene, propylene, butylene, butadiene, etc. to produce synthetic plastics, rubber and fibers, as well as pharmaceuticals or dyes. LPG is widely used as an alternative raw material for steam cracking, in which it is thermally cracked by the use of steam in a series of pyrolysis furnaces to produce lighter hydrocarbons.

Find more information, such as the safety data sheet or the iso-butane technical data sheet, click on the link below:

Due to their similar but not quite identical properties, our product can be used in various applications. Here are some examples:

For the production of polyethylene: HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is one of the world's most widely used polymers. Iso-Butane can be used in the manufacturing process of HDPE as a diluent or solvent in the so-called slurry loop process. At the same time, it serves as a refrigerant to control the release of heat.

For fuel: LPG, such as various types of butane, can be used in the fuel industry, for example, as a blending component. The conversion of iso-Butane into an alkylate takes place in petroleum refineries to convert low-molecular molecules into a larger weight molecule. Iso-Butane is used in the automotive industry in the form of alkylate gasoline, which in turn is produced using a specific alkylation process. The use of alkylate gasoline can significantly reduce the emission of harmful exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide, particulates and hydrocarbons.

As a refrigerant: Iso-Butane can be used in small quantities for refrigeration and freezing systems in refrigerators. The liquefied gas is increasingly becoming an environmentally friendly alternative. Instead of using the ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as refrigerants, iso-Butane R600a can result in improved energy efficiency, which translates into lower running costs.

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