Acrylonitrile

Acrylonitrile

Acrylonitrile, also known as AN or vinyl cyanide, is a man-made VOC. It is a pungent smelling, colorless flammable liquid with the chemical formula CH2CHCN. Its vapors are highly flammable and can explode when exposed to an open flame.
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What is Acrylonitrile

 

Acrylonitrile, also known as AN or vinyl cyanide, is a man-made VOC. It is a pungent smelling, colorless flammable liquid with the chemical formula CH2CHCN. Its vapors are highly flammable and can explode when exposed to an open flame. Five companies produce AN in the USA, and they produced a total of 2.5 billion pounds in 1993. AN is most commonly used to make acrylic and modacrylic fibers, but can also be used to produce high-impact plastics, packaging plastics, adiponitrile (a chemical involved in the production of nylon), dyes, drugs, and pesticides.

Acrylonitrile

Acrylonitrile

Acrylonitrile is an organic compound with the molecular formula CH2CHCN. It is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid. It has a pungent odor of garlic or onions. It is also known as vinyl cyanide and cyanoethylene.
Acrylonitrile is used to make acrylic and modified acrylic fibers for use in clothing and textiles such as wool pullovers, sportswear, carpets, and upholstery. Acrylic fibers are also used as a precursor for carbon fiber production. It is used to produce plastics and resins such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), and nitrile rubber for fuel hoses and O-ring seals. Acrylonitrile is also used as a chemical intermediate in the production of other chemicals such as acrylamide and adiponitrile.
Shandong Qilu Petrochemical Qitai Petrochemical Co., Ltd. is one of the subsidiaries of Kaitai. At present, acrylonitrile is mainly exported to Brazil, Thailand, and some other South American countries.

Acetonitrile

Acetonitrile

CAS 107-13-1
Synonym: AN
Formula: C3H3N
Hazard: 3 Flammable liquid

 
 

Main Uses of Acrylonitrile

 

 

Acrylonitrile is widely used in a variety of industrial applications. For example, it is used extensively to manufacture acrylic fibres, resins, plastics, and nitrile rubbers. Common resins containing acrylonitrile include acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), which is used in business machines and construction material, and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), which is used in automotive applications, household goods, and packaging.


Acrylonitrile is also a significant chemical intermediate in producing adiponitrile (used to produce nylon) and acrylamide. Specialty applications of acrylonitrile include producing carbon fibres that reinforce composites for aircraft and the aerospace industry.
Historically, acrylonitrile was used as a pesticide when mixed with carbon tetrachloride; using acrylonitrile as a pesticide ceased in Canada in 1976.

 

Chemical Properties of Acrylonitrile

 

 

Acrylonitrile has a reactive chemistry and can undergo a double bond addition reaction, reacting with the corresponding inorganic or organic compounds containing reactive hydrogen to produce a series of cyanoethylated products. It polymerizes easily in the absence of oxygen or exposure to visible light, and can polymerize strongly in the presence of concentrated bases. It reacts violently with reducing agents and releases toxic gases. Vapors mixed with air easily form explosive mixtures and react violently with oxidizing agents. Exposure to open flames and high temperatures can cause combustion and explosion. It is easy to polymerize when exposed to light, heat and long-term storage, and has the danger of combustion and explosion. In addition, acrylonitrile is not only toxic in vapor, but also easily causes skin poisoning when attached to the skin. The LD50 is 15mg/kg in mice and 93mg/kg in rats. prolonged inhalation of dilute acrylonitrile vapors can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue and discomfort. The maximum permissible concentration in the workplace is 45mg/m3. Production equipment should be closed and protective gear should be worn during operation. If acrylonitrile splashes on clothing, remove clothing immediately. If it splashes on skin, flush with plenty of water. If it splashes in the eyes, flush with running water for more than 15 minutes. If accidentally swallowed, wash stomach with warm salt water. If poisoned, administer sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite intravenously immediately and consult a physician.

 

Physical Properties of Acrylonitrile
 

Acrylonitrile (AN) chemical formula is C3H3N, molecular weight is 53.06 g/mol. its pure product is a colorless liquid, with a chloroform-like odor. Acrylonitrile has a melting point of -83.6°C, a boiling point of 77.3°C, a density of 0.806 g/cm³(20°C), and high volatility and flammability.
The solubility of acrylonitrile shows obvious polar characteristics. The solubility in water is 7.3 g/100 mL(20℃), and it can be miscible with most organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether and acetone. Acrylonitrile is highly toxic and irritating, with obvious irritating effects on skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentration vapors can lead to serious toxic reactions. Therefore, in the process of industrial production and use, it is necessary to strictly control its operating conditions and do personal protection and environmental monitoring.

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Environmental Problems and Countermeasures in Acrylonitrile Production

 

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Acrylonitrile production process is often accompanied by harmful gas emission, wastewater pollution and other problems due to the harsh reaction conditions. The main pollutants include unreacted propylene, ammonia and by-products such as acrylic acid and acetonitrile. These substances not only pollute the environment, but also pose a threat to production safety.
In order to cope with the above problems, companies usually adopt various environmental protection technologies and management measures. In terms of waste gas treatment, the harmful components in the waste gas are effectively decomposed and recovered by introducing technologies such as high-efficiency adsorption and catalytic combustion. In wastewater treatment, organic pollutants and heavy metals in wastewater are effectively removed and treated through biodegradation and chemical precipitation. Process improvement and equipment upgrading are also important ways to reduce pollution, such as the use of closed production and online monitoring to reduce material leakage and volatilization.

Market Demand Analysis of Acrylonitrile
 

Demand from textile industry

Acrylonitrile is mainly used in the textile industry to produce synthetic fiber polypropylene. Polypropylene has excellent elasticity, abrasion resistance and corrosion resistance, and is widely used in apparel, home textiles and other fields. The market demand for polypropylene is growing steadily as people's requirements for comfort and functionality continue to increase.

Demand from the plastics industry

Acrylonitrile is an important raw material for the synthesis of polyacrylonitrile. Polyacrylonitrile is a high-quality plastic with high strength, heat resistance and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in automobile parts, electronic product shells and other fields. With the rapid development of automobile industry and the popularization of electronic products, the market demand for polyacrylonitrile is on the rise.

Demand of rubber industry

Acrylonitrile is an important raw material for the production of synthetic rubber, widely used in tires, seals and other fields. With the increase in the number of automobiles and the advancement of industrialization, the market demand of rubber is also growing.

 

 
Preparation Method of Acrylonitrile
 

1. Cyanization reaction of acrylonitrile
The main preparation method of acrylonitrile is obtained by cyanidation reaction of propylene. The cyanidation reaction can be divided into two steps: nitriding reaction and denitriding reaction.
① Nitriding reaction
The nitrogenation reaction is carried out under alkaline conditions with sodium cyanide (NaCN) as the cyanide source and propylene as the substrate. Alkaline conditions in the reaction are usually achieved by adding an alkaline catalyst such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or sodium carbonate (Na2C03). The reaction equation is as follows.
• The reaction equation is as follows.
CH2=CHCH3+NaCN→CH2=CHCN+NaCH3
② Denitrification reaction
The acrylonitrile generated in the nitridation reaction contains the anion NaCH3, which needs to be denitrided to get pure acrylonitrile. The denitrogenation reaction is usually carried out under acidic conditions, such as using concentrated sulfuric acid (H2S04) or hydrochloric acid (HCl).
• Reaction equation is as follows.
CH2=CHCN+2H20→CH2=CHCOOH+NH3


2. Oxygen cyanide reaction of acrylonitrile
Another method of preparation of acrylonitrile is obtained by oxo-cyanation of acryl alcohol. The oxo cyanidation reaction involves substitution of hydroxide in acryl alcohol to cyano under sodium cyanide (NaCN) and alkaline conditions.
• Reaction equation is as follows.
CH2=CHCHOH+NaCN→CH2=CHCH2CN+NaCHO


3. Ammoniation-oxidation reaction to prepare solution method
Acrylonitrile is prepared in solution by the reaction of propylene, ammonia and oxygen in the presence of catalyst.
• The reaction equation is as follows.
CH2=CHCH3+NH3+02→CH2=CHCN+2H20
This method requires the use of catalysts, which are available in the form of copper, cobalt and nickel. The most commonly used of these is the copper catalyst. This method avoids the use of toxic cyanide because ammonia and oxygen are used instead of cyanide.

Storage Conditions of Acrylonitrile

Keep the storage container sealed: In order to prevent acrylonitrile from contacting with air and reduce the possibility of oxidization reaction, acrylonitrile should be stored in airtight storage containers and make sure the containers are well sealed.


Storage in cool and dry place: Acrylonitrile is sensitive to heat and fire, it should be stored away from direct sunlight and high temperature environment, and choose cool and dry place for storage.

Keep away from fire and heat source

Acrylonitrile is combustible, and its vapor may form explosive mixture when mixed with air, so it must be kept away from fire and heat source.

Storage temperature should be lower than 30℃

In order to reduce the risk of chemical reaction of acrylonitrile, the storage temperature should be controlled below 30℃.

Do not mix with oxidizers, acids, alkalis, amines, etc

To avoid unnecessary chemical reactions, acrylonitrile should not be mixed or transported with these substances.

Precautions for Purchasing Acrylonitrile
 

Stability of supply: When choosing suppliers, the first thing to consider is the stability of their supply. This includes reviewing the supplier's production capacity, storage capacity and delivery speed to ensure that the required products can be supplied consistently and stably.

 

Product quality: Acrylonitrile is a dangerous chemical reagent that may affect equipment and personal safety. Therefore, when choosing suppliers, we must pay attention to the quality of the products. Product quality can be evaluated by checking the supplier's production environment, process flow, product testing and so on.

 

Reasonable price: Although price is not the only consideration, the price factor cannot be ignored. Reasonable price, high transparency and good reputation of the supplier should be selected to avoid high price affecting normal procurement. It is recommended that companies make a decision after comparing the prices of several suppliers.

 

Packing and Storage: Acrylonitrile should be packed in clean and dry special iron drums with net weight of 150kg per drum.The packing containers should meet the safety standard to ensure the safety during transportation and storage.

 

Danger: Acrylonitrile belongs to category 3 dangerous goods and flammable liquid, special attention should be paid to safety measures during transportation and storage. Keep it under normal temperature and pressure, avoid contact with incompatible substances to prevent accidents.

 

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Kaitai Petrochemical was founded in July 2004. With the strong support of all sectors of society, it established a subsidiary in Gaoqing County in 2011 and officially put into production in October 2013. Since 2018, Kaitai has newly put into operation the 180000 tons high-end white oil project of its subsidiary. Kaitai Petrochemical has developed into a diversified chemical group company.
Shandong kaitai is located in beautiful Qi ancient capital- Zibo, which enjoys superior geographic position and convenient traffic- north to Huanghe River, east to Qingdao port, and south to the Jinan airport, Shandong Kaitai never ceases its effort to serve customers, and sold acrylic acid esters to most parts of China and overseas. Kaitai is a comprehensive enterprise integrating acrylic acid, acrylic ester and white oil production.
Shandong Kaitai Petrochemical adheres to the enterprise tenet of "pursuing high-quality development of the enterprise, rewarding shareholders, "Constantly improve the happiness index of employees and take the road of common prosperity", implements sunshine management, develops with customers, grows with employees. Fulfill social responsibility and build a respected enterprise; Fulfill economic responsibilities, build an enterprise with good benefits and prospects, make employees rich together, have higher income, better welfare, more status and dignity, create a happy place, live better and realize the dream of Kaitai.
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FAQ
 

Q: What is acrylonitrile?

A: Acrylonitrile is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH2=CHCN, also known as acrylonitrile or vinyl cyanide. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.

Q: What are the main uses of acrylonitrile?

A: Acrylonitrile is mainly used to produce polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers, which are widely used in the textile industry. In addition, it is also used to synthesize rubber (such as nitrile rubber), manufacture chemical products such as acrylates, acrylic acid, acetonitrile, acrylamide, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Q: What are the physical properties of acrylonitrile?

A: The physical properties of acrylonitrile include: colorless and transparent liquid with a pungent odor, melting point of about -83.5℃, boiling point of 77.3℃, density of about 0.806g/cm³, slightly soluble in water, and easily soluble in most organic solvents.

Q: What are the chemical properties of acrylonitrile?

A: The chemical properties of acrylonitrile are active and flammable. Its vapor can form an explosive mixture with air. It is easy to cause combustion when exposed to open flames and high heat, and emits toxic gases. It reacts violently with oxidants, strong acids, strong bases, amines, and bromine.

Q: What are the methods for producing acrylonitrile?

A: The main methods for producing acrylonitrile are the cyanoethanol method, the acetylene method, and the propylene ammoxidation method. Among them, the propylene ammoxidation method is the most commonly used method, which uses propylene, ammonia, air, and water as raw materials to produce acrylonitrile under the action of a catalyst.

Q: What is the specific process of the propylene ammoxidation method?

A: The propylene ammoxidation method uses propylene, ammonia, air, and water as raw materials. Under the action of a phosphorus molybdenum bismuth or antimony iron catalyst with silica gel as a carrier, it reacts at a temperature of 400-500°C and normal pressure to produce acrylonitrile. Then, the unreacted ammonia is removed by dilute sulfuric acid in the neutralization tower, and then the gas such as acrylonitrile is absorbed by water in the absorption tower to form an aqueous solution. Finally, the acrylonitrile product is obtained through extraction, dehydration, distillation, and other steps.

Q: How toxic is acrylonitrile?

A: Acrylonitrile is a toxic substance. Long-term inhalation can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, and discomfort. Its acute toxicity LD50 value (rat oral) is 78mg/kg, indicating that it is highly toxic.

Q: How to deal with waste gas in the production process of acrylonitrile?

A: The waste gas treatment in the production process of acrylonitrile often adopts high-efficiency adsorption, catalytic combustion and other technologies to effectively decompose and recover harmful components in the waste gas.

Q: How to deal with wastewater in the production process of acrylonitrile?

A: Wastewater treatment often adopts biodegradation, chemical precipitation and other means to effectively remove and treat organic pollutants and heavy metals in wastewater.

Q: What factors affect the market demand for acrylonitrile?

A: The market demand for acrylonitrile is greatly affected by the development of downstream industries and the economic environment. The rapid development of industries such as textiles, automobiles, and electronics has promoted the growth of acrylonitrile demand.

Q: What is the future development trend of acrylonitrile?

A: It is expected that with the continued growth and technological progress of downstream industries, the market demand for acrylonitrile will continue to grow. At the same time, the improvement of environmental protection requirements will drive production enterprises to strengthen environmental protection investment and technological upgrading.

Q: What should be paid attention to in the storage and transportation of acrylonitrile?

A: Acrylonitrile should be stored and transported away from fire and heat sources, and avoid direct sunlight and rain. Storage containers should be well sealed to prevent leakage and volatilization. Relevant safety regulations should be observed during transportation to ensure safe transportation.

Q: How should acrylonitrile be handled after leakage?

A: After acrylonitrile leaks, the source of leakage should be cut off immediately, and the leaked material should be quickly collected and treated. At the same time, people in the leakage area should be evacuated and protective equipment should be worn to prevent poisoning.

Q: What is the application of acrylonitrile in coatings and adhesives?

A: Acrylonitrile can be copolymerized with other monomers to produce high molecular weight polymers. These polymers have good adhesion and weather resistance and are suitable for the preparation of coatings and adhesives.

Q: What are the applications of acrylonitrile in the medical field?

A: Acrylonitrile can be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis to prepare pharmaceutical products such as drugs. In addition, some derivatives of acrylonitrile also have medicinal value.

Q: What by-products are produced in the production process of acrylonitrile?

A: Acrylonitrile production may produce by-products such as acetonitrile, hydrocyanic acid and ammonium sulfate. These by-products need to be properly handled to meet environmental protection requirements.

Q: How to improve the production efficiency of acrylonitrile?

A: Improving the production efficiency of acrylonitrile can be achieved by optimizing the production process, improving catalyst performance, strengthening equipment maintenance and management, etc.

Q: What are the packaging methods for acrylonitrile?

A: Acrylonitrile is usually packaged in well-sealed containers, such as iron barrels or stainless steel barrels, to prevent leakage and volatilization.

Q: Are there any safety hazards in the production process of acrylonitrile?

A: There are certain safety hazards in the production process of acrylonitrile, such as risks of fire, explosion and poisoning. Therefore, production enterprises need to strengthen safety management and formulate sound safety operating procedures and emergency plans.

Q: What are the challenges of acrylonitrile in environmental protection?

A: The challenges of acrylonitrile in environmental protection mainly include the treatment of waste gas, wastewater and solid waste. Production enterprises need to adopt advanced environmental protection technologies and equipment, strengthen the treatment and disposal of waste gas, wastewater and solid waste, so as to reduce pollution and damage to the environment.

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