Xylene

Xylene is a colorless, flammable, hydrocarbon liquid. It is part of the aromatic family of hydrocarbons. Xylene is primarily sold as an intermediate chemical feedstock that gets processed into plastics. It can also be found in paints and coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and flexible foams. Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC LP) produces mixed xylenes, which is a mixture of all three xylene isomers: para-xylene, ortho-xylene, and ethyl-benzene.

Production Information
MPC LP produces xylene at the Texas City, Texas refinery. Xylene, along with the other aromatics, is produced using a liquid-liquid extraction process. The Texas City, Texas refinery uses the Udex process with a Carom co-solvent.

Transportation
MPC LP transports xylene by barge from Texas City, Texas.

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