Learning Objectives

• Understand the different technologies on making and separating aromatics, e.g. primary and secondary aromatics sources, on-purpose aromatics technologies
• Understand the technologies to make aromatics derivatives
• Learn the market and applications of all chemicals in the C5 value chain, including:
  1. Benzene and Toluene
  2. Cyclohexane and polyamide (Nylon), e.g. nylon 6,6 and nylon 6
  3. Polyurethanes (PU), e.g. MDI, TDI
  4. Xylenes, PTA and PET
  5. Phthalic anhydride and Plasticizers, e.g. unsaturated polyester resins (UPR)
• Learn the PET materials through a short demonstration and understand the engineering involved in the plastics bottle business