Benzene

Benzene

Benzene is the basis of a group of hydrocarbons referred to as 'aromatics.' It is a clear colorless liquid, with a characteristic aromatic smell.
Benzene is produced by PERTAMINA's Paraxylene Refinery Cilacap.

Production Capacity
110.000 Metric Tons/month.

Application/Benefit
Benzene is the starting point for many derivatives required in the production of a wide range of goods used in everyday life. Benzene and ethylene are used to produced styrene, from which polystyrene is made. It is also used to produce cyclohexane, a precursor to caprolactam, which is used to produce nylon. Well known commodity chemicals such as polystyrene and nylon are subsequently used to manufacture everyday items including paints, clothing, computer casings and packaging and detergents.