Results for tag: "Industrial Ethanol"

In the context of agrochemicals and fertilizers, industrial ethanol serves as a key input in the production of various chemical products. Ethanol is utilized as a solvent and a feedstock in the synthesis of a wide range of chemicals that have applications in the agriculture industry. This includes the manufacture of ethylamines and other solvents that are integral to the formulation of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Moreover, it is used in the production of ethylene, which is a precursor for producing ethanolamines, a group of chemicals that find usage in the production of surfactants and emulsifiers in agrochemical formulations. Additionally, ethanol is sometimes employed directly as an active ingredient in certain agricultural spray adjuvants, enhancing the effectiveness of agrochemicals by improving their spreading and penetration properties on target plants or insects. Prominent companies in the industrial ethanol market that have vested interests in the agrochemicals and fertilizers sector include Archer Daniels Midland Company, known for its agricultural processing and bioenergy products; LyondellBasell Industries, which is active in the chemical industry; and SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation), a global petrochemical manufacturer. Other key players often include dedicated bioethanol companies such as POET, LLC and Green Plains Inc., that focus on the production and distribution of ethanol, including variants suitable for industrial applications. Show Less Read more