| Product Name: | Aromatic Compounds
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| Generic Name: | Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene (BTX)
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| Product Overview: | Using Lummus hydrogenation technology, and a distillation process developed by ARCO, together with UOP's aromatic extraction process, Tosoh's aromatics plant has become a significant producer of benzene, xylene, and toluene. From these aromatic compounds (BTX) derive a wide variety of products, ranging from cosmetics, flavors and fragrances, to many types of household products.
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| Applications: | Benzene is used to produce cumene and styrene monomer. Derivatives of BTX include a wide variety of chemical products used within cosmetics, toiletries, flavors and fragrances, and other household goods. |
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