2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate Production

This report approaches the production of 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2-EHA) from acrylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. The process examined is similar to the Synthomer's 2-EHA Process. In this process acrylic acid and n-butanol are directly converted to 2-EHA via an esterification reaction catalyzed by p-Toluene Sulfonic Acid. The economic analysis performed assumes a plant located in the United States.

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

The Ethylhexyl Acrylate 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 Ethylhexyl Acrylate 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 Ethylhexyl Acrylate plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.

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