Butadiene By-product

Description

1. Product Overview

Butadiene By-product is a recovered hydrocarbon stream generated during steam cracking and petrochemical extraction processes associated with butadiene production. This stream typically contains residual C4 hydrocarbons and related derivatives suitable for recovery, blending, secondary chemical processing, or energy utilization. The key value proposition lies in its cost-efficient hydrocarbon content and potential for material recovery, reducing feedstock procurement costs and waste treatment expenses. Strategically, butadiene by-product streams provide industrial buyers with an economically attractive alternative input while supporting circular resource optimization within petrochemical value chains.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Residual 1,3-butadiene
  • C4 hydrocarbons (butenes, butanes)
  • Trace oligomers and extraction solvents
  • Minor process impurities
• Purity Level / Grade:
  • Industrial by-product grade
  • Hydrocarbon composition varies by source and extraction stage
  • Detailed gas chromatography (GC) analysis available upon request
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Typically liquid under pressure or refrigerated conditions
  • Colorless to pale yellow
  • Hydrocarbon odor
  • Density and vapor pressure dependent on composition
  • Highly flammable
• Packaging Options:
  • Pressurized tank trucks
  • ISO tank containers (pressurized)
  • Bulk transfer to certified storage systems
• Shelf Life:
  • Stable under pressurized, temperature-controlled storage
  • Storage in compliant hydrocarbon-rated vessels required

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Petrochemical processing
• Synthetic rubber and polymer manufacturing
• Hydrocarbon recovery facilities
• Industrial fuel blending operations
• Chemical intermediates production

Operational Use Cases:

• Feedstock for hydrocarbon separation and purification systems
• Recovery of residual butadiene for resale or reuse
• Blending component in fuel-grade hydrocarbon streams (subject to regulatory compliance)
• Input for secondary petrochemical synthesis processes

Performance & Cost Advantages:
Butadiene by-product streams offer significant cost savings compared to sourcing virgin hydrocarbon feedstocks when integrated into recovery or blending operations. Their residual monomer content provides recoverable economic value, while energy content supports fuel substitution strategies. Industrial buyers benefit from improved feedstock efficiency, reduced disposal costs, and optimized refinery or cracker economics.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Batch-level compositional testing with GC analysis
• Supply Reliability: Continuous generation from established petrochemical operations
• Logistics Capability: Certified pressurized transport and ISO tank shipment infrastructure
• Price Competitiveness: Lower acquisition cost versus primary-grade monomers
• Sustainability Benefits: Supports hydrocarbon recovery and circular utilization within petrochemical systems
• Technical Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and regulatory transport documentation available

Positioned as a strategic sourcing decision, butadiene by-product streams enable buyers to optimize hydrocarbon utilization, reduce operational costs, and strengthen sustainability performance within integrated petrochemical operations.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity (MT per container): Approximately 20–25 MT per pressurized 20’ ISO tank container (subject to composition and regulatory classification)