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Preservatives
Chemical synthesis (ketene/aldol condensation route for sorbic acid; mixed-mode for cosmetic and industrial preservatives) · US
Total Cost
$2,282 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
20,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$900.0K Mn
Capex
$60.0M Mn
Offsite
$3.0M Mn
Total investment
$63.9M Mn
Lines
12
Net raw material
$880
38.6%
Conversion
$1,402
61.4%
Total / MT
$2,282
$ per MT
Raw Material
$880 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetic Acid feedstockLive | tonne | $0.28 | ||
| Crotonaldehyde feedstock | tonne | $700 | ||
| Catalyst (palladium-based, amortised) | kg | $180 |
Utility
$97.00 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | MWh | $55.00 | ||
| Steam / process heat | GJ | $42.00 |
Operating
$50.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct labour + maintenance | $50.00 |
Overhead
$300 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| SG&A (sales, tech, admin) | $220 | |
| Regulatory & compliance (FDA GRAS / EPA FIFRA amortised) | $80.00 |
Depreciation
$420 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (plant & equipment, 10-yr straight-line) | $420 |
Financing
$135 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Capital financing cost (7% WACC on capex + offsite, amortised) | $135 |
Others
$400 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging (drums / IBCs) | $150 | |
| Logistics (outbound freight) | $250 |
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