Plant #1 > DMC - DMC
The plant produces EC by synthesizing EO and CO2 which are produced in the EG plant, and produces DMC by synthesizing the produced EC and methanol. It is also producing byproducts from EG. DMC is used as the raw material for polycarbonate, the functional plastic used in electricity/electronics, optical images, automotive parts, optics, and medical treatments. Also as an eco-friendly product, it can be used as paint solvent and automobile fuel additive. Thus, in the future, its applications can be widened depending on the environmental regulations.
■ Production process
01 EC Reaction Unit
EO and CO2 Reactor with three in the catalytic reaction of the process is to create Crude EC.
02 DMC Purifying Unit
DMC is extracted by distillation under high pressure.
