A strong global supply position
Propylene is typically obtained via two main routes: either as a co-product of the refinery catalytic cracking process used to make gasoline or as a co-product of the steam cracking process used to make ethylene. Shell chemicals companies operate large scale manufacturing locations around the world employing both processes. As a result, we have strong global supply capabilities, allied with a strong manufacturing technology and cost position.
How is propylene used?
Examples of propylene's numerous end uses include automobile components, carpets, CDs, clear film food wrap, eyeglasses, polyurethane foams, impact-resistant and bullet-proof windows, moulded plastic goods such as buckets, nitrile rubber hoses, paints and protective coatings, grocery bags, synthetic fibres, watercooler bottles, and wood products such as plywood.
