Detailed Project Report on n-propyl acetate

n-PROPYL ACETATE

 [CODE NO.4153]  

Normal propyl acetate (also known as n-propyl acetate or 1-propyl acetate) is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C5H10O2. It is commonly used as a solvent in coatings and printing inks. This product is a clear, colourless liquid that has a distinguishable acetate odour. This product is highly flammable with a flash point of 14°C and a flammability rating of 3. It is highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but has only slight miscibility in water.

The most common method for chemically manufacturing normal propyl acetate is through the esterification of 1-propanol and acetic acid which are heated in the presence of a strong acid.

A chemical wholesaler would have a bulk petrochemical storage facility to regulate this product. Storage is normally in a cool, dry and well ventilated facility away from oxidizing agents. Normal propyl acetate should be kept out of direct sunlight, heat and open flames. Solvents such as normal propyl acetate should be stored in drummed containers such as isotanks made of stainless steel, aluminium or carbon steel.

A bulk chemical exporter would normally distribute this solvent in bulk vessels or tank trucks. For transportation purposes, normal propyl acetate is classed as a flammable liquid with a fire hazard rating of 2. A full bulk chemical distributor would export the solvent throughout regions such as the UK, Europe, Africa and America. This product is a packing group 2.

The major use of normal propyl acetate is as a solvent in the coatings and printing industries. It is a good solvent for these industries because it has the ability to thin many other organic compounds. Normal propyl acetate dissolves a host of resins which make it a suitable solvent for wood lacquers and industrial finishes. Within the printing industry it is mainly used in flexographic and special screening prints. It is also used in aerosol sprays, nail care and as a fragrance solvent. It can also be used as a flavouring additive due to its odour similar to pears. The main user end markets are the printing, coatings, lacquers, cosmetic and flavouring industries.

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity                                        60 Ton/Day

Land & Building (10,000 sq.mt.)            Rs. 5.71 Cr

Plant & Machinery                                   Rs. 13.05 Cr

Working Capital for 1 Month                  Rs. 11.34 Cr

Total Capital Investment                         Rs. 30.66 Cr

Rate of Return                                          36%

Break Even Point                                      47%

• INTRODUCTION
  
• PRODUCT OVERVIEW
• PROPERTIES & HAZARD
• USES AND APPLICATION
• SYNONYMS OF N PROPYL ACETATE
• BIOMEDICAL REFERENCES
• ADVERSE EFFECTS
• DISEASES, PROCESSES AND ACTIVITIES LINKED TO THIS AGENT
• EXPOSURE, HEALTH & HAZARD OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
• HEALTH INFORMATION
• ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
• PHYSICAL HAZARD INFORMATION
• MARKET POSITION
• THE FOLLOWING PIE CHARTS SHOW WORLD CONSUMPTION 
• OF ETHYL AND N-BUTYL ACETATES:
• MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS/EXPORTERS OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
• GLOBAL MARKET AND PRICE OVERVIEW OF N- PROPYL ACETATE
• NORTH AMERICA
• ASIA-PACIFIC (APAC)
• EUROPE
• ASIA-PACIFIC (APAC)
• EUROPE
• NORTH AMERICA
• RAW MATERIALS
• SPECIFICATION OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
• ASTM STANDARDS:
• U.S. FEDERAL SPECIFICATION:
• PROPERTIES
• SAMPLING
• TEST METHODS
• PACKAGING AND PACKAGE MARKING
• MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
• PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
• METHODS OF PRODUCING N-PROPYL ACETATE
• EXTRACTION PROCESS
• DISTILLATION PROCESS
• FIRST DISTILLATION PROCESS
• SECOND DISTILLATION PROCESS
• HYDROGENATION PROCESS
• THIRD DISTILLATION PROCESS
• MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET N-PROPYL ACETATE
• CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
• COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
• HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
• FIRST AID MEASURES
• FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
• ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
• HANDLING AND STORAGE
• PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
• STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
• DETAILS OF ESTERIFICATION
• REACTIONS BETWEEN ORGANIC ACIDS AND ALCOHOLS
• BATCH N-BUTYL ACETATE PROCESS.
• CONTINUOUS ESTERIFICATION
• DERIVATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
• TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
• CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF N-PROPYL ACETATE:
• HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION
• HAZARDS AND SAFETY
• STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION
• RAW MATERIALS CALCULATION
• PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
• MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE 
• SERVICE ARE:
• PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
• 1. RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:
• 2. MARKETS:
• 3. POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
• 4. WATER SUPPLY:
• 5. CLIMATE:
• 6. TRANSPORTATION:
• 7. WASTE DISPOSAL:
• 8. LABOR:
• 9. REGULATORY LAWS:
• 10. TAXES:
• 11. SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
• 12. COMMUNITY FACTORS:
• 13. VULNERABILITY TO WARTIME ATTACK:
• 14. FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
• EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
• 1. DEPRECIATION:
• 2. FIXED ASSETS:
• 3. WORKING CAPITAL:
• 4. BREAK-EVEN POINT:
• 5. OTHER FIXED EXPENSES:
• 6. MARGIN MONEY:
• 7. TOTAL LOAD:
• 8. LAND AREA/MAN POWER RATIO:
• PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
• INTRODUCTION
• PROJECT HANDLING
• PROJECT SCHEDULING
• PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
• TIME SCHEDULE
• PLANT LAYOUT
• SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
• SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
• SUPPLIERS OF REACTORS
• SUPPLIERS OF REFLUX CONDENSER
• SUPPLIERS OF SEPARATORS
• SUPPLIERS OF BOILERS
• SUPPLIERS OF STORAGE VESSEL
• SUPPLIERS OF PACKAGING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS
• SUPPLIERS OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
• SUPPLIERS OF INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS

APPENDIX – A:

01. PLANT ECONOMICS

02. LAND & BUILDING

03. PLANT AND MACHINERY

04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS

05. FIXED CAPITAL

06. RAW MATERIAL

07. SALARY AND WAGES

08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS

09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL

10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

11. COST OF PRODUCTION

12. TURN OVER/ANNUM

13. BREAK EVEN POINT

14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE

15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS

16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS

17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS

18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)