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Process Data set: Epoxy propane production ; Universal epoxy propane ; Ionic membrane electrolysis process (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location CN
Reference year 2009
Name
Epoxy propane production ; Universal epoxy propane ; Ionic membrane electrolysis process
Use advice for data set For Life Cycle Assessment purposes, ensure to account for the relevant environmental impacts associated with the chlorohydrin process when using this data. This includes accounting for energy use, raw materials consumed, and waste generated. Consider the potential for recycling waste streams where applicable. Be mindful of the technological applicability of this process as it pertains to modern industry standards and may not be representative of all production methods for epoxy propane.
Technical purpose of product or process The produced epoxy propane (propylene oxide) is a versatile chemical intermediate used in the manufacturing of polyurethanes, glycols, and plastics. It is suitable for producing a broad range of products such as foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Unit processes / Materials production / Organic chemicals
General comment on data set The produced epoxy propane (propylene oxide) is a versatile chemical intermediate used in the manufacturing of polyurethanes, glycols, and plastics. It is suitable for producing a broad range of products such as foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
Copyright No
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Functional Unit production of 1kg propylene oxide by chlorohydrin process
Technological representativeness
LCI method and allocation
Type of data set
Deviation from LCI method principle / explanations None
Deviation from modelling constants / explanations None
Data sources, treatment and representativeness
Deviation from data cut-off and completeness principles / explanations None
Deviation from data selection and combination principles / explanations None
Deviation from data treatment and extrapolations principles / explanations None
Data source(s) used for this data set
Completeness
Completeness of product model No statement
Validation
Type of review
Dependent internal review
Reviewer name and institution
Data generator
Data set generator / modeller
Data entry by
Time stamp (last saved) 2024-03-28T00:59:30+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID 7e7d0701-f5e0-429f-84da-f52f851dddbc
Date of last revision 2024-04-20T14:53:43.861751+08:00
Data set version 00.01.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=7e7d0701-f5e0-429f-84da-f52f851dddbc&version=01.00.000&stock=TianGong
Owner of data set
Copyright No
License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Inputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow
Materials production / Inorganic chemicals 1350.0 kg1350.0 kg
General comment chlorine
Product flow
Materials production / Raw materials 807.0 kg807.0 kg
General comment lime
Product flow
Energy carriers and technologies / Electricity 360.0 MJ360.0 MJ
General comment electricity
Product flow
Materials production / Water 2000.0 m32000.0 m3
General comment steam

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow
End-of-life treatment / Waste water treatment 50000.0 kg50000.0 kg
General comment waste water
Product flow
Wastes / Production residues 2000.0 kg2000.0 kg
General comment Waste residue