Hydrogen Peroxide Plant
Hydrogen Peroxide Plant
Hydrogen Peroxide Plant
ChE: 405
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Acknowledgement
This report was prepared with the help of information found from various sources. We hereby
express our hearty gratitude towards the authors of the report “Market Demand and Production
Capacity Expansion of Hydrogen Peroxide in Bangladesh”, Mr. Md. Rafiqul Islam and Mr.
Md. Khairul Islam Sarkar. We also express our gratitude for the various sources of information
we are unable to mention here.
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Abstract
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is very pale blue liquid slightly viscous than water. It acts as a
disinfectant. It is a powerful oxidizing agent thus acts as medical grade sanitizer, bleaching agent
and antiseptic. It slowly decomposes in the presence of light. It is typically stored with
a stabilizer in a weakly acidic solution in a dark colored bottle. This report contains brief discussion
about the production plant of H2O2 (35%) in Bangladesh with daily production rate at 60 Tons
with production capacity of 90 Tons. The plant is to be situated at
Madhabpur,Habiganj,Sylhet. The production process chosen is called Autoxidation. The plant
area is 50 acres. The chemicals involved are listed with their “Material Safety Data Sheet”
(MSDS). Their various Allowable Exposure Limit values are also included but unfortunately all
information could not be collected due to some technical issues.
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Table of Contents
Contents Page no.
1.Acknowledgement 02
2.Abstract 03
3.Table of Contents 04
4.List of Tables 05
5.Market Analysis 06
6. List of chemicals 07-08
7. Gross Profit Analysis 09
8. Project Definition 09
9. Specification of chemicals and sources 10
10. Specification of Product 11
11.Utilities and Sources 11
12. Plant location 11
13. Plant area 12
14. Justification of Plant Location Choice 12
15. MSDS OF Chemicals 13-14
17. References 17
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List of Tables
Name of Tables Page no.
1.Table 01: Raw materials specification 07
2. Table 02: Solvent specification 07
3. Table 03: Catalyst specification 07
4. Table 04: Additive specification 08
5. Table 05: Operating cost specification (Material & Energy) 09
9. Table 9: LD50/LC50 15
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Market Analysis
In Bangladesh, Demand for Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is 100 Tons per day. But the current
production tops at 28 Tons per day.1
In order to contribute to offset the market demand, it has been decided that our manufacturing
plant will produce 60 Tons of 35% (w/w) H2O2 per day.1
1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318207138_Market_Demand_and_Production_Capacity_Expa
nsion_of_Hydrogen_Peroxide_in_Bangladesh
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List of chemicals
Intermediate products
2-EthylAnthrahydroquinon
Products
H2O2 35%(w/w)
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Table 04: Additive specification
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Gross Profit Analysis
The natural gas is the source of H2. H2 is the only ingredient that manufacturer has to pay for. That
is why it is included with the energy cost specification.
Project Definition
Plant capacity
The plant will produce 60 Tons per day of Hydrogen Peroxide but the full capacity of the plant is
90 Tons per day.
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Specification of chemicals and sources
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Specification of Product
Parameters Values
HSCN 2847 00 00
CAS 7722-84-1
Characteristics Medical grade
Appearance Colorless
H2O2% 35%
Free acid content 0.04%
Stability % >97.00
Non-Volatile Matters % <0.08
TOC (PPM) <150
Specific gravity @20°C 1.13
Species Sources
Cooling water Underground aquifer
Electricity BPDB, Sylhet
Jalalabad Gas transmission and Distribution
Fuel gas
System limited
Steam In-situ
Plant location
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Plant area
The required area for a 60 Tons per day Hydrogen Peroxide plant is 50 acres.
The production of hydrogen peroxide depends exclusively on hydrogen extraction from natural
gas. Since in Madhabpur,Sylhet natural gas is in abundant supply, the plant is chosen to be set up
there. Another reason is fresh water can be found in Sylhet. The water is not saline. Besides, the
dust content of air is also very low. Finally, the temperature variance is not very extreme in Sylhet.
The only concern regarding raw material supply is the humidity of air in that region. But
incorporating an industrial dehumidifier can resolve the issue cost effectively.
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MSDS OF Chemicals
1. NG
https://www.atco.com/content/dam/web/for-business/natural-gas/documents/natural-gas-
safety-data-sheet.pdf
2. H2
https://www.airgas.com/msds/001026.pdf
3. 2-EAQ
https://www.trc-canada.com/prod-img/MSDS/E899370MSDS.pdf
4. HA
https://www.hanwha-
total.com/Dext/file_down?dir=product&fileName=f80afb2f96a94a28848e87d088360eba
&oriFileName=EN_MSDS_Anysol_100_C9_Aromatics_.pdf
https://www.hanwha-
total.com/Dext/file_down?dir=product&fileName=0c2a77a419b44d9aa64bf2363ea950c3
&oriFileName=EN_MSDS_Anysol_150_C10_Aromatics_.pdf
http://www.ciscochem.com/assets/aromatic-200-sds.pdf
5. Pd on activated alumina
http://www.elementalmicroanalysis.com/Downloads/PALLADIUM%20ON%20ALUMI
NA%20CATALYST.pdf
6. Ortho-phosphoric acid
https://www.pure-chemical.com/msds/Phosphoric%20acid.pdf
7. Ammonium nitrate
https://www.merckmillipore.com/INTL/en/product/msds/MDA_CHEM-101188
8. Potassium Carbonate
https://www.armandproducts.com/content/pdfs/POTCARB_(ANHYDROUS_ALL_GRA
DES)_SDS_-_CURRENT1.pdf
9. Acetanilide
https://www.mccsd.net/cms/lib/NY02208580/Centricity/Shared/Material%20Safety%20
Data%20Sheets%20_MSDS_/MSDS%20Sheets_Acetanilide_2_00.pdf
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10. Nitric acid
https://www.fishersci.com/msds?productName=A467250%26productDescription=NITRI
C
11. H2O2 (35%)
https://www.h2o2.com/files/PeroxyChem_35_SDS.PDF
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LD50/LC50 PEL/TLV/TWA
Table 9: LD50/LC50
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Table 10: TLV, TWA & OSHA PEL
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References
2. 3. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2005-149/pdfs/2005-149.pdf
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Safety Measures for Fire and Explosion Hazards
There are two types of hazards encountered in a chemical manufacturing plant which are chemical
exposure and fire/explosion hazards
Some preventive measures are listed below that should be ensured for workers and environmental
safety:
Exposure
1. The first priority should be proper instrumentation so the chemical can not escape the
desired routes.
2. If these get exposed then the source should be pinpointed and the situation must be
responded to properly like evacuating the building, turning on fume hood and get
professional cleaner to bring the chemical exposure limit under control as soon as possible.
3. Proper venting of chemicals. Vents should be checked regularly and activated carbon
absorber, water absorber, in case of acids neutralizer, flares should be employed because
the chemicals must not be allowed to escape to nature.
1. According to the MSDS of chemicals, in each section airborne chemical detector should
be installed.
2. Sprinkler and fire extinguishers should be standby and operational.
3. Operators working near explosives should be provided fire proof jackets and gears.
4. Flare stacks must be functional to prevent accidents.
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Work Allotment
1602011
1602022
1602052
1602055
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