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Butene-1
TPC Group has the largest Butene-1 (B-1) capacity in North America with production assets in its Houston facility. B-1 is a favored co-monomer in the production of linear low-density and high-density polyethylene. B-1 is also used as a building block in the production of plasticizers as well as the manufacture of high performance gasoline additives.
With significant logistical infrastructure, TPC Group has the capability to make bulk Butene-1 deliveries in various modes including pipeline, marine, railcar and truck.
Typical Properties
| COMPONENT | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| BUTENE-1 | LV % | 99.0 |
| 1,3-BUTADIENE | PPM VOL | 50 |
| OTHER C4's | LV % | 1.0 |
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Petrochemical Education
The World War I era stimulated the development of the petrochemical industry, with the British extracting benzene and toluene from petroleum.
Resource: NPRA 
