May 2000
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Petrochemicals
C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Vinyl Chloride/Ethylene Dichloride (2000 Program)

Chemistry, process technology and economics of EDC/VCM production. Routes examined include: conventional balanced oxychlorination, acetylene based, and emerging EVC ethane based process. Stand-alone EDC economics are presented. Capacity and supply/demand are included.