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AP 42, Fifth Edition, Volume I Chapter 6: Organic Chemical Process Industry

6.0 6.0 Introduction to Organic Chemical Process Industry (pdf) (9.71 KB)
 
6.1 Carbon Black

  • 6.1 Carbon Black Final Section - May 1983 (pdf) (94.42 KB)

 6.2 Adipic Acid

  • 6.2 Adipic Acid Final Section - January 1995 (pdf) (127.3 KB)  
  • Errata - February 2010 editorial corrections. Table 6.2-2 was updated. The lb/ton number for PM was 0.1 in the table. Earlier sections and background documentation indicate that the factor is 0.8 lb/ton.
  • 6.2 Adipic Acid Background Report - July 1994 (pdf) (327.57 KB)

 6.3 Explosives

  • 6.3 Explosives Final Section - May 1983 (pdf) (102.67 KB)  

 6.4 Paint & Varnish

  • 6.4 Paint & Varnish Final Section - May 1983 (pdf) (16.45 KB)  

 6.5 Phthalic Anhydride

  • 6.5 Phthalic Anhydride Final Section - May 1983 (pdf) (115.21 KB)

 6.6 Introduction to Plastics


6.6.1 Polyvinyl Chloride

  • 6.6.1 Polyvinyl Chloride Final Section - September 1991 (pdf) (11.92 KB)

6.6.2 Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

  • 6.6.2 Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Final Section - September 1991 (pdf) (80.14 KB)

6.6.3 Polystyrene

  • 6.6.3 Polystyrene Final Section - September 1991 (pdf) (201.05 KB)

6.6.4 Polypropylene

  • 6.6.4 Polypropylene Final Section - September 1991 (pdf) (13.02 KB)

 6.7 Printing Ink

  • 6.7 Printing Ink Final Section - May 1983 (pdf) (16.6 KB)  

 6.8 Soap and Detergents

  • 6.8 Soap and Detergents Final Section - July 1993 (pdf) (151.61 KB)
  • 6.8 Soap and Detergents Background Document (pdf) (247.94 KB)

 6.9 Synthetic Fibers

  • AP-42 6.9 Draft - March 1993 (zip)
  • 6.9 Synthetic Fibers Final Section - September 1990 (pdf) (341.28 KB)  
  • AP-42 6.9 Related Draft Information (zip)  

 6.10 Synthetic Rubber

  • 6.10 Synthetic Rubber Final Section - August 1982 (pdf) (122.47 KB)  

 6.11 Terephthalic Acid

  • 6.11 Terephthalic Acid Final Section - May 1983 (pdf) (114.66 KB)  

 6.12 Lead Alkyl

  • 6.12 Lead Alkyl Final Section - December 1981 (pdf) (14.06 KB)

 6.13 Pharmaceuticals Production

  • 6.13 Pharmaceuticals Production Final Section - October 1980 (pdf) (23.46 KB)  

 6.14 Maleic Anhydride

  • 6.14 Maleic Anhydride Final Section - May 1983 (pdf) (84.97 KB)  

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