Detailed Project Report on n-PROPYL ACETATE

n-PROPYL ACETATE
[CODE NO.3268]  


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                                                     :       10.00 MT./day                            
land & Building (3000 Sq.Mtr)                           :       Rs.  3.64  Cr
Plant & Machinery                                               :       Rs.  4.00  Cr
Working Capital for 1 Months                           :       Rs.  1.92  Cr
Total Capital Investment                                    :       Rs.  9.74  Cr
Rate of Return                                                     :       21%
Break Even Point                                                 :       57%


INTRODUCTION    
PRODUCT OVERVIEW    
PROPERTIES & HAZARD    
USES AND APPLICATION    
EXPOSURE, HEALTH & HAZARD OF N-PROPYL ACETATE    
HEALTH INFORMATION    
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION    
PHYSICAL HAZARD INFORMATION    
MARKET SURVEY    
THE FOLLOWING PIE CHARTS SHOW WORLD CONSUMPTION
OF ETHYL AND N-BUTYL ACETATES:    
INDIA SOLVENTS MARKET PEGGED TO REACH NEARLY 3,000,000 TONS
IN SALES BY 2024-END    
IMPORT DATA OF N-PROPYL ACETATE    
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS/EXPORTERS OF N-PROPYL ACETATE    
RAW MATERIALS    
SPECIFICATION OF N-PROPYL ACETATE    
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 ESERIFICATION    
CONTINUOUS ESTERIFICATION    
RAW MATERILS CALCULATION    
PLANT LAYOUT    
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS    
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY    
REACTORS    
REFLUX CONDENSER    
SEPARATORS    
BOILERS    
STORAGE VESSEL    
PACKAGING MACHINE    
LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS    
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS    
INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS    
           
APPENDIX – A:

 1.      COST OF PLANT ECONOMICS      
 2.      LAND & BUILDING                                      
 3.      PLANT AND MACHINERY                                  
 4.      FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT                             
 5.      RAW MATERIAL                                         
 6.      SALARY AND WAGES                                     
 7.      UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS                              
 8.      TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL                                
 9.      COST OF PRODUCTION                                   
10.      PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS                               
11.      BREAK EVEN POINT                                     
12.      RESOURCES OF FINANCE                           
13.      INTEREST CHART                                       
14.      DEPRECIATION CHART                                   
15.      CASH FLOW STATEMENT                                   
16.      PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET