Petrochemicals

SYNCRA^TM MAA

Methacrylic acid (MAA) is the precursor for a large variety of products, including methacrylates, coatings, adhesives and additives for several applications. BASF's unique SYNCRA^TM MAA process enables production via formaldehyde and ethylene-based propionaldehyde. This offers an excellent opportunity for the downstream integration of ethylene-based value chains, especially in combination with SYNCRA^TMOxo-C3. Ethylene-based MAA production is associated with attractive economics and a reliable supply base.

In the SYNCRA^TM MAA process, formaldeyhde (based on methanol) and propionaldehyde (based on ethylene) are first synthesized to form the intermediate methacrolein (MAC). Methacrolein is then further processed, including absorption, oxidation in a tubular reactor, extraction and distillation. The resulting crude methacrylic acid (CMAA, purity >98 wt%) is further distilled to give glacial methacrylic acid (GMAA) with a purity >99.5%wt, enabling usage in all relevant chemical applications.

Attractive Economics

Building on ethylene- and methanol-based value chains, BASF's SYNCRA^TMMAA technology offers attractive economics in a changing competitive environment.

Operational Excellence and Reliability - Proven for more than 35 Years

BASF's SYNCRA^TMMAA technology has proven to be very reliable during more than 35 years of continuous operation at the BASF site in Ludwigshafen. Due to its good scalability, it is considered a good fit for licensees aiming at expanding their production footprint.

Integrated Process from Ethylene to Methacrylic Acid

Combining SYNCRA^TM Oxo-C3 and SYNCRA^TM MAA offers a licensees a comprehensive technology solution, covering the whole value chain from ethylene via propionaldehyde and methacrolein to (glacial) methacrylic acid.

Holistic Solution

The SYNCRA^TM MAA licensing package is complemented by extensive support by technology and plant operating experts, inhouse engineering expertise and the supply of BASF's proprietary oxidation catalyst solution. Licensees thereby benefit from a reduced number of interfaces in their project implementation.

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SYNCRATM MAA

Attractive Economics

Operational Excellence and Reliability - Proven for more than 35 Years

Integrated Process from Ethylene to Methacrylic Acid

Holistic Solution

SYNCRA^TM MAA