Chemical Intermediates and Additives
Many products from INEOS Oligomers are used as chemical intermediates both by our own business units and by our customers in the manufacture of other downstream chemicals
Linear alpha olefins (LAOs) are key chemical intermediates for a variety market applications. The lower carbon number C6 and C8 LAOs are primarily used as comonomers in a wide range of polyethylene applications, such as flexible packaging, rigid packaging and pipes. The C10 to C14 LAOs are made into polyalpha olefin (PAO) synthetic lubricants used in passenger car, heavy duty motor and gear oils. The heavier molecular weight range C12 to C26 LAOs are used as intermediates in a variety of market applications including surfactants, detergents, lubricant additives and paper sizing. Consumers see these LAO-based products in shampoos, liquid hand soaps, dishwashing liquids, synthetic motor oils, paper products, trash bags, milk bottles and various other plastic products around us.
Diisobutylene (DIB) is an important intermediate in the synthesis of Octylphenols, Octylsilanes, Octylthiols and Isononanoyl derivatives which have multiple uses in for example the production of lubricants, silicones, oxidation inhibitors, anti-wear additives, emulsion paints and rubber processing chemicals like the tackifiers used in the car tire industry.
Triisobutylene (TIB) can be used in the production of many chemicals like Dodecylphenol, Tridecyl alcohol, Dodecyl succinic anhydrides, Branched Dodecylbenzene derivatives as well as Tertiary-dodecyl mercaptans.
Isoamylene is a key building block for many specialty chemical intermediates. It is used in the synthesis of fragrances, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants, growth regulators, organic peroxides, UV stabilizers or phenolic resins.
Methylpropadiene is a rare chemical used to control the structure of butadiene rubbers. It can also be used in the synthesis of fine chemicals like flavor and fragrances, and pharmaceuticals.