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Aromatics and Derivatives

Aromatics & Derivative Flow scheme

Aromatics Production

Benzene & Toluene

Aromatics Complex

Meta-xylene

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Ethylbenzene & Styrene

Cumene & Phenol

Benzene and Toluene

Benzene and toluene, the simplest aromatic hydrocarbons, are generally recovered from reformate or pyrolysis gasoline by liquid-liquid extraction.

The Sulfolane process is the world's leading aromatics extraction technology, with more than 130 units in operation. In addition, UOP also offers the ED Sulfolane process which is a simplified, low capital investment version of the Sulfolane process and the Carom process which is used for revamps of older Udex and Tetra units to increase capacity and/or reduce costs of production.

Find out how UOP can help you address your benzene and toluene recovery needs by contacting us today using our information request form