cumene

Cumene is synthesized by liquid - phase alkylation of Benzene with Propylene.

In spring 1998 DOMO Caproleuna GmbH took into operation a new constructed Cumene production
facility. The process technology is based on the application of a Zeolithe catalyst and guarantees
a final product which meets the highest quality standards.


Specification of Cumene

Parameter	Limiting value	Testing method
Cumene	min. 99.9 weight %	81 - 140
Benzene	max. 10 ppm	81 - 140
Ethylbenzene	max. 300 ppm	81 - 140
n - Propylbenzene	max. 500 ppm	81 - 140
Colour index	max. 10 Hazen	DIN ISO 6271
Bromine index	max. 50 mg / 100 ml	81 - 11
Sulphur	max. 2 ppm	81 - 18

Transport:
The product is transported in road tank cars, containers and railway tank wagons.
Cumene is a hazardous material and should only be discharged and handled in closed systems.

Application:

• Phenol and Acetone
• Organic peroxides