Caustic Soda 1z5x40

09-02-2011

CAUSTIC SODA CAUSTIC SODA

Technology/Process Description: The company produces Rayon grade caustic soda using Membrane cell Technology. The main raw materials are common salt (Nacl) ,electricity and water. Company has three running plants which are membrane plant, CCF plant and Soda bleach plant. The process diagram is as follows: �����

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Membrane Cell Technology: It employs Ion exchange membrane placed between coated Titanium anode and coated Copper cathode. It requires lower current consumption and is an environment friendly���� technology. However the caustic soda lye thus produces is of low concentration-(32%) compares to the Caustic Soda production in mercury, and the major part of it is to be further concentrated to 48-50% for use of consuming industries.

Membrane Plant: The plant carries out following operations �

Brine saturation and purification

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Electrolysis

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Lean brine dechlorination

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HCl Synthesis

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Chlorine liquefaction

CCF Plant:� It is used to concentrate 32% Caustic soda lye to either 50 % Caustic Soda lye or 99% Caustic Soda flakes.

Technology/Product Specifications: PRODUCT 1: CAUSTIC SODA� Caustic Soda is a basic alkali entering into the manufacturing of a host of articles of daily use like soap, paper, and textiles. There are various concentrations available which are used by different industries. Using this technology brings about 30% reduction in electrical power requirements. This is free from pollution hazards of mercury.

PRODUCT 2: CHLORINE Chlorine, a co-product obtained in the process of manufacturing of Caustic soda is an equally important basic chemical, inevitable for the manufacture of plastics, textiles & paper,insecticides,pharmaceuticals etc. It is also renowned water purification chemical.

PRODUCT 3: HYDROCHLORIC ACID & SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TCC also produces high-purity Hydrochloric Acid used for manufacture of ossein, which is exported for edible pharmaceutical application. Another by-product, sodium hypochlorite, finds its use� in bleaching and disinfectant applications and also for extraction of rare earth materials.

Company Profile Company Name

The Travancore-Cochin Chemicals Ltd.

Address

P.B. No.4, Udyogamandal 683501,Kerala,India

person

Mr. M.N. Sasidharan

Phone

+91-484-2545181,2545011,2545011 ext 427

Fax

+91-484-2545583

E-mail

[email protected]

Web Site

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CAUSTIC SODA Year of Establishment

1950

Product(s) Manufactured

Caus tic Soda, Chlorine

Production (FY-05) (Products contributing most to the sales)

50000 MT

Sales Turnover

FY 05: USD 19.6 Mn FY 04: USD 20.2 Mn FY 03: USD 16.1 Mn

Conformity to Standards

Indian Standards

Compliance to ISO

ISO 9001-2000

Foreign Collaboration

Nil

Manpower Total (Nos.)

900

Raw Materials / Equipment used

Common Salt, Power, Electrolyser, Liquifier, HCL Oven, Spectrophotometer, Lab Analytical Equipments

Effluent Generated

Non Polluting

Broad Profile of Project Offer Project�

To Manufacture Caustic Soda

Capacity per Annum

85800 MT

Land Requirements/ Building Requirements

40000 Sq.M

Plant & Machinery and Test Equipment

Electrolyser, Liquifier, HCL Oven, Spectrophotometer, Lab Analytical Equipments

Electrical Installation

128 KVA

Implementation Period

1 Year

Manpower Required

100

Raw Materials / Equipment Required

Common Salt, Power, Electrolyser, Liquifier, HCL Oven, Spectrophotometer, Lab Analytical Equipments

Total Project Cost

USD 5 Mn (Approx.)

Expected Annual Sales

USD 10 Mn

Profitability

6%

Form of Offer

Turnkey project

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