Through unique Idemitsu technology, grades with different carbon counts can be simultaneously produced. For our advanced processes, we received awards from the Institute of Petroleum and the Catalysis Society for the highest-level of high-purity manufacturing technology in the world. No impurities such as aromatic compounds or diolefin compounds are contained in our alpha-olefins. Internal olefins whose double bonds are shifted inside the straight chain are limited in quantity and the alpha olefins have a high level of purity.
Process Block Flow Diagram
Production Process of Linear Alpha Olefin
Polymerization of C2 (Ethylene) = standard process
The Ziegler process is used in the polymerization.
The product process is an advanced technique possessed by only seven companies around the world including Idemitsu.
Commercialized technology
IDEMITSU, Shell, INEOS, Chevron, SASOL = Only 5
Applications for Product Grades
| C4, C6 and C8 | L-LDPE comonomers |
|---|---|
| C10 | PAO |
| C12 | PAO LAB, alcohol |
| C14-18 | AOS Lubricants Drilling oils ASA |
| C20-24 | Lubricant additives |
Niche Applications
| C6-C12 | Silicones |
|---|---|
| C8-C18 | Epoxides |
| C12-C14 | Metalworking fluids |
| C16-C18 | Alkenyl succinic anhydrides |
LINEALENE™ Availability
| Grade | Bulk 450 to 900 ton lots |
ISO 15 to 18 ton lots |
Truck 7 to 10 ton lots |
Drums 200 liters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| C6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C12 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C14 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C16 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C18 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C124 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C148 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C168 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C20-24 | Yes | No | No | No |
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*1 N.B. The data shown above was measured under specific conditions and has been verified for accuracy. Nevertheless, results in applications may differ depending on use and products may not perform for all recommended uses depending on use conditions. The content above is subject to change without notice. Figures of physical characteristics of other resins than the products have been referred from other catalogues and sources thereof.
*2 LINEALENE™ is trademarks registerd in Japan under the name of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
