Bronopol Production

This report presents the economics of a typical Bronopol production process from sodium hydroxide, calcium chloride, nitromethane, and liquid bromine. In this process, caustic soda, calcium chloride, nitromethane and liquid bromine are mixed and subjected to cold reaction. After the completion of mixing and reaction, crude bronopol is obtained.

The report provides a comprehensive study of Bronopol production and related Bronopol production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Bronopol production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Bronopol plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Bronopol plant operating costs (Opex).

The Bronopol production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Bronopol plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Bronopol plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.