Manufacturing ofPropylene Oxide. Investment Opportunities in Chemical Industry.
Propylene oxide is an organic compound with themolecular formula CH3CHCH2O. This colorless volatile liquid with an odorresembling ether, is produced on a large scale industrially. Its majorapplication is its use for the production of polyether polyols for use inmaking polyurethane plastics.
Propylene oxide liquid and vapor are extremelyflammable. Vapors may travel long distances and are heavier than air. Vapor maycause flash fire or explosion. Aqueous mixtures with propylene oxideconcentrations as low as 0.75% may be flammable.