1. DME Aerosol LLC – a new producer in the propellant market

2. About the Production Plant
Dimethyl ether of aerosol grade is produced by means of methanol dehydration with further DME distillation.
The plant capacity is 20,000 tons of DME per year
on the basis of the own feedstock

3. Mass fraction of non-volatile matter
About the Product
Dimethyl ether (DME) – С2Н6О, methyl ether, methoxymethane, oxybismethane.
Aerosol DME is a colourless chemically inert gas of high purity.
Criterion
UoM
Std.
Test result
Dimethyl ether
%, min.
99.99
99.999
Mass fraction of non-volatile matter
ppm, max. 10
Water 50
5.47
Methanol 1
<1
Sulphur compounds
Odour
No odour

4. Russian DME Production Capacities
DME Aerosol LLC – Russian leader in production volume

5. DME Market Short-Term Forecast
According to our forecasts, Russian DME market potential will exceed 12 thousand tons per year by There is a trend towards positive import substitution and replacement of the applied propellants.

6. Types of Propellants Applied for Aerosols
Hydrocarbon propellant (HCP) (propane/butane/iso-butane)
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Nitrogen (N2) or air
Non-analog substitutes (mechanical pumps)
DME
Field of application
Type of aerosol
Type of the most spread propellants applied
Mass content of propellant in aerosol composition, %
Perfumery and cosmetics
Deodorants, hair sprays etc.
hydrocarbon propellants, dimethyl ether
30-50
foams
20-40
pastes
N2O, N2
Household chemicals
air fresheners, antistatic agents, stain removers, polish, cleaning agents etc.
60-80
Disinfection, disinsection, deratization agents etc.
hydrocarbon propellants, DME
70-90
Depending upon the field of application of the final product,
different requirements are imposed on propellant and its content in the composition

7. DME for Household Chemicals/Perfumery Advantages of using DME:
Advantages of using DME:
ideal solvent for polymers in hair sprays ensuring fine dispersion of propelled product;
high compatibility with hydrocarbon propellants;
the highest solubility in water;
no odour;
environmental friendliness;
safety;
no foaming particles in aerosol;
no insoluble residue;
no necessity to shake a bottle.

8. The Advantages of DME Aerosol LLC
The production plant of DME Aerosol LLC is located in the center of Russia, in Tula region, 180 km south of Moscow.
Due to advantageous geographical location, well-developed network of railways and autoroads, the company ensures stable and ontime product deliveries.
The company’s extensive infrastructure allows to make up rolling stock at the own site.
Availability of skilled staff will help to manage the issues of the whole supply chain: from process to delivery to any buyer’s destination point.

9. Capabilities of DME Transportation
We have at our disposal our own 20 and 30 ft stainless steel tank-containers to preserve the product quality during transportation. A part of the fleet is equipped with the own draining pump and hoses.
There is a possibility to increase the number of tank- containers, if necessary.
We are also ready to consider shipment based on the technical equipment of the buyer and capabilities of our production (retail package).
DME Aerosol LLC is looking to cooperate with companies and enterprises seeking new ways of their process development and productivity enhancement.
Tel.: 8 (48751)

10. THANK YOU