Propylene Oxide & Related Products

We are the world’s leading producer of propylene oxide (PO), with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and Asia. 

  • Photo: Man and young girl sitting on comfy sofa  2006 Revenues: $7.0 billion*
  • Created and owns the industry standard in propylene oxide (PO) technology and is leading the development of one-step PO production technology
  • A leading producer of PO derivatives, including butanediol, propylene glycol and propylene glycol ethers
  • Significant co-products include styrene monomer and fuel products 

*Includes intersegment sales.

 
Rated Capacity
Major Capacity Positions
2006
Major products
(billion lbs/yr)
Global
North America
Propylene oxide
4.6
1
1
Styrene monomer
5.1
 
 
MTBE/ETBE (thousand bbl/day)
77
1
1
Propylene glycol & propylene glycol ethers
1.6
2
2
Toluene diisocyanate (TDI)
0.3
 
 
Butanediol (BDO)
0.4
2
3

End Uses:  Insulation, automotive seating, home furnishings, coatings, adhesives and sealants, fuel products, bath fixtures, boat hulls, aircraft deicers, cosmetics, cleaners, films, sports equipment, safety glass, computer screens, optical resins, plastic caps and bottles, lithium batteries, carpeting, foam cups, polystyrene packaging and more.

Information current as of March 1, 2007

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