Butene-1 is a linear alpha-olefin with the formula C4H8 and used as a co-monomer for the production of HDPE & LLDPE and manufacturing of polybutene. Annual production 100,000 tons
lysis
Unit
Specification
Analysis Method
Butene-1
wt %
Min. 99.5
ASTM D 4424
C6+
wt ppm
Max. 100
C4s (Butenes + Butanes)
Max. 0.5
Ethylene
Max. 500
Ethane
Acetylenes
Max. 15
1,3-Butadiene
Max. 20
Carbon monoxide
Max. 1
ISO 6381-1981
Carbon dioxide
Water
ASTM D 2029
Total Sulphur
ASTM D 5453