1st Petrochemicals Division Main Product and Specification
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Product |
Capacity |
Spec. |
Property |
Application |
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Benzene C6H6 |
696
KMTA |
A slightly sweet -smelling liquid. Liquid--clear, colorless to light yellow. It is soluble in water. |
Benzene is used in the manufacture of plastics, detergents, pesticides, and other chemicals. |
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Para-Xylene C6H4(CH3)2 |
823 KMTA |
Para -xylene is 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Clear, colorless liquid. Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, and benzene. |
Synthesis
of terephthalic acid for polyester resins and fibers, vitamin and
pharmaceutical |
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Ortho-Xylene C6H4(CH3)2 |
242 KMTA |
Ortho -xylene is 1,2-dimethylbenzene. Clear, colorless liquid. Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, and benzene. |
Manufacture of synthetic dyes, phthalic anhydride, pharmecuticals , insecticides, and solvents. |