Reactive Monomer Applications
- Styrene Polymerization Control
- Styrene Polymerization Inhibitors
- Styrene Corrosion Control
- MMA Esterification Section Antifoulants
- Butadiene Mixed C4 Stabilizers
- Butadiene Popcorn Polymer Inhibitors
- VAM Distillation Section Antifoulants
- Butadiene Fouling Control
- Styrene Compressor Fouling Control
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Nalco Company
WPS Headquarters
1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563-1198
630-305-1000 Phone
630-305-2900 Fax
Nalco Energy Services Headquarters
7705 Highway 90-A
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-263-7000 Phone
Acrylex® Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Esterification section antifoulant
The acetone cyanohydrine process to produce MMA has been practiced commercially since 1937 and is based on technology patented by ICI Chemical Company in 1934. It involves the reaction of acetone cyanohydrin with sulfuric acid to produce MMA via the intermediate methacrylamide sulfate.
Inhibitors are introduced at specific points in the process to prevent polymerization
of the various unsaturated intermediates and products.
Nalco worked closely with several producers to develop a series of programs targeting the improvement of the MMA esterification process operations. Contact us to discuss your plant performance and limitations you are experiencing.
