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Cationic Surfactants (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds)
Continuous batch quaternization of fatty alcohols with alkylating agents; distillation and finishing · US
Total Cost
$3,305 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
50,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$20.0M Mn
Capex
$150.0M Mn
Offsite
$17.5M Mn
Total investment
$187.5M Mn
Lines
10
Net raw material
$2,258
68.3%
Conversion
$1,047
31.7%
Total / MT
$3,305
$ per MT
Raw Material
$2,258 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatty Alcohol Feedstock (Palm Kernel / Coconut Oil Derivative) | tonne | $1,688 | ||
| Alkylating Agent (Dimethyl Sulfate / Methyl Chloride) | tonne | $420 | ||
| Catalyst and Process Solvents (Recovery-Amortized) | tonne | $150 |
Utility
$29.31 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (Grid Power)Live | MWh | $2.11 | ||
| Natural Gas (Process Heat and Steam Generation) | MMBtu | $27.20 |
Operating
$200 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Labour and Plant Operations (Fully Loaded) | $200 |
Depreciation
$235 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Plant and Equipment Depreciation (15-Year Straight-Line) | $235 |
Financing
$363 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Cost of Money (WACC 9% on Capex + Working Capital) | $363 |
Others
$220 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Quality, Regulatory Compliance and EHS (EPA/REACH Amortization) | $120 | |
| Packaging (Drums, IBCs and Iso Tank Depreciation) | $100 |
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