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- US: Ethylene Dichloride, United States, transaction, fob
- EUR: Ethylene Dichloride, Europe, transaction, fob, Germany
- SEA: Ethylene Dichloride, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, cif, Thailand
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- MDE: Ethylene Dichloride, Middle East, transaction, fob, Saudi Arabia
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Price Dynamics. The Ethylene Dichloride price in United States increased during November 2018 to 352 USD per metric ton, which represents a rise of 4% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Ethylene Dichloride prices in United States increased significantly by 45%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Ethylene Dichloride amounted to 343 USD per metric ton, from 190 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Ethylene Dichloride price in Germany is 2% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Ethylene Dichloride in China rose slightly throughout November 2018, reaching 371 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 0.8% higher than the average price in the previous month and 66% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Ethylene Dichloride prices in Thailand decreased modestly during November 2018, reaching 388 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 0.5% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 88% from the previous year’s price.
The Ethylene Dichloride prices in Saudi Arabia experienced a modest decline of 11 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 391 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Saudi Arabia meant a decrease of 3% on a monthly basis and a rise of 82% on a yearly basis.
About Ethylene Dichloride. Ethylene Dichloride (a.k.a. EDC, 1,2-Dichloroethane, DCE) is the most produced chlorinated hydrocarbon by a wide margin. It is a colorless liquid with an odor that resembles chloroform. It was first produced by the Society of Dutch Chemists in 1794 using olefiant and chlorine gas and was also known as 'Dutch Oil' in old chemistry.
Virtually all commercial production of EDC is based on the chlorination of ethylene, where chlorine or hydrogen chloride with oxygen may be used as chlorinating agent. Chlorination based on chlorine is referred to as direct chlorination, and as oxychlorination when based on hydrogen chloride. Actually, while most of the EDC plants are integrated to vinyl chloride monomer plants, both processes are employed in parallel for EDC production, in such a way that the hydrogen chloride by-product from VCM production is consumed in the oxychlorination process.
Ethylene Dichloride should be stored in tightly closed containers. It must be kept in a dry and well-ventilated area without drain or sewer access, away from sunlight and other sources of heat. It must be stored away from oxidizing materials. It can be stored in vessels made of common materials of construction, except aluminum, magnesium, zinc, and their alloys. Ethylene Dichloride is transported in barges, tank trucks, and tank cars.
Ethylene Dichloride production routes are primarily based on the chlorination of ethylene: direct chlorination by chlorine or oxychlorination by hydrogen chloride. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Ethylene Dichloride are listed below.
- Ethylene + chlorine (chlorination),
- Ethylene + hydrogen chloride, anhydrous + oxygen (gas phase oxychlorination),
- Acetylene + hydrogen chloride, anhydrous (addition)
The uses and applications of Ethylene Dichloride may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Ethylene Dichloride are 97 to 99% of purity.
PVC is one of the main synthetic plastic polymers, widely used in a range of applications, including construction, consumer goods, packaging, electrical fittings and wire and cable coatings, among others.
