PROJECT REPORT

For
PROPOSED
ACID SLURRY/LABSA 90%
(Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid)

Basant Agro Tech (India) Ltd.-LABSA Unit

Survey No. 329, Nayagaon,
Tehsil-Jawad, Distt. Neemuch (M.P.)
 INTRODUCTION

Basant Agrotech (India) Limited is one of the leading manufacturer of Single Super
Phospate (Powder and Granulated), NPK and Seeds in India. Its raw material
includes Rock Phosphate, Sulphuric Acid & Diluted Sulphuric Acid i.e. Diluted
Sulphuric acid 75%.

Basant Agrotech (I) Ltd. Now diversifying in the field of chemicals by putting up
LABSA Plant to manufacture Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid the By-product
Diluted Sulphuric acid 75% finds its total consumption in the fertilizer industry.

The industry is proposed to be set up in the premises of BASANT AGROTECH

(INDIA) LIMITED, NAYAGAON which is about 20 Kms from Neemuch (M.P.) on
Mhow-Nasirabad Road.

Brief Description of Nature of The Project:-

The proposed new project involves the production of “Acid Slurry” which are
Synthetic Organic Chemicals, for the proposed project, the company intends
to procure the available latest technology for manufacturing the proposed
products.
The industrial sector in the past years has seen a drastic boom and also the
keeping in mind the globalization trend, we have identified the demand for
the proposed products and with continuous R&D found that it can be
developed in-house and produce commercially for domestic market as well as
an eye more on export markets.
This project profile in detail foresees setting up of unit to produce ACID SLURRY
(LABSA 90%) LABSA has been the major surfactant used in detergents for more
than thirty five years and continues to represent a substantial portion of the
surfactants market today. Supporting this history of safe usage is a large archive
of environmental research that has been conducted on LABSA. This
environmental research, performed by top environmental scientists and
research agencies, has investigated virtually every part of the environment that
could have been exposed to LABSA. The studies have repeatedly proven LABSA's
environmental acceptability and safety. Because of LABSA's environmental
safety, cleaning effectiveness and cost competitiveness, LABSA has experienced
45 years of ever-increasing use around the world.

Linear alkyl benzene (LAB), the material used to produce LABSA, is derived
exclusively from petroleum bi- products--benzene and paraffin derived from
kerosene.

Linear alkyl benzene is the raw material used to manufacture linear alkyl
benzene sulphonate (LABSA), an active ingredient in the formulation of
detergents. LABSA eliminates dirt by its physicochemical mechanism and it is
one of the surfactants most widely used in liquid cleaners and in powder. LABSA
has been used for more than 45 years in the manufacture of detergents and it is
known for its excellent quality/price ratio.

Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region:-
The proposed new project will provide a potential growth opportunity for the
company. We identified the demand for the proposed products and it can be
produce commercially for domestic market as well as an eye more on export
markets. Its export and also increase the foreign revenue. The products are
now well established and acceptable in the international markets.
Demand –Supply gap:-
The products have very high demand in Synthetic Detergent Industry and other
chemical industries. The proposed new of unit will to some extent help to meet
this consumption indigenously fulfill the demand supply gap.

Imports vs. Indigenous production:-

Proposed products manufacturing in the country will be very much economical
compare to Imports of the same.

Export possibility :-
There is a huge demand of the proposed products in the export market. Our
products are widely used and are in demand in the Synthetic Detergent Industry
and other chemical industries etc.

Employment generation (direct and indirect) due to the project

During operation skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled labours approximately 20
numbers will be required for operation etc.
 Project description
1. Types of project: Acid Slurry Manufacturing Unit
2. Location of the Project
District/ State Taluka Village Khasra no.
Neemuch ( MP) Jawad Nayagaon Plot No. 329
Size or magnitude of operation:-
The proposed LABSA capacity of the plant is 72 MT per day

PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid is produces by mixing exact measured

quantities of LAB & Sulphuric Acid 98%

The reaction is carried out for Two and half hour in a water cooled reactor. The
mass is tested in laboratory for completion of reaction.

The total mass is diluted with water through a head exchanger called diluter and is
allowed to settle down. After proper setting the mass in separators in two layers due
to density difference. The lower layer is diluted sulphuric acid which is decanted
and transferred to Diluted Sulphuric acid 75% tank . The upper layer is LABSA
which is transferred to LABSA tank for transfer to Storage tank for sale to detergent
industries while Diluted Sulphuric acid 75% is transferred /sold to fertilizer
industries being their one of the raw material.
• INFRASTRUCTURE, MACHINERIES, EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGIES

Installation of the plants and machineries and latest technology will be required to
manufacturing the products. To get the best results in terms of quality and quantity, the
company will invests in the latest available plant and machinery and leverages state-of-
the-art technologies to get excellent results.

• MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The company shall use the latest available process technology for the production. This
section includes the manufacturing process of the product, chemical reactions, and mass
balance of each product

Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source,

marketing area of final product/s, mode of transport of raw Material and finished
product:

Detailed raw material requirement along with estimated quantity, likely source,
marketing are of final products mode of transport of raw material and finish
production.
Product-wise list of Raw materials
Sr. Name of Raw Material Consumption MT per month
No.
1. Linear Alkyl Benzene 1300
2. Sulphuric Acid 98 % 2000
 Transport of Raw material:

Sr.NoName of RawConsumption Means of Mode of Source of Supply

Material per month Storage Transpo
rt
1. Linear 1300 MT TANKERS By Road M/s Reliance
Alkyl Industries M/s
Benzene TIPL, M/s IOCL
2. Sulphuric 2000 MT TANKERS By Road M/s IPCL
Acid M/s HZL, M/s
(98%) Hindalco Ind. Ltd.

Social Infrastructure available

Social infrastructure like community center, hospital and electricity is

available in Nayagaon as well as in Neemuch
Land use planning
As above
Amenities / facilities
First aid facility has already been provided at site.
The area shall not being used at all by general public.
A rest shelter is there for workers.
Guards during day & night has already been deputed at site to prevent
unauthorized entry.
Residential area (Non Processing area)
As the local people from nearby villages shall be engaged in project
activity. Therefore no housing / building is proposed
Social Infrastructure
Company shall evaluate the need base program under CSR and shall execute
as per the given plan.

Connectivity
Site is well connected with by State Highway In Mhow -Nasirabad road .

Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan:

Policy to be adopted (Central/ State) in respect of the project
affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers
(a brief outline to be given):

The proposed Industry does not envisage any disturbance to local community or the
village since the land is acquired and fully owned by AKVN the proposed new
project will not affect the home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers. Hence
there is no R & R plan required.

Project Schedule & Cost Estimates:

(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion
(Time schedule for the project to be given):
After obtaining Environmental clearance and Consent to Establish from MPCB, the
company shall start the proposed construction and commissioning of the project.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of

economic viability of the project: Estimated project cost along with the
analysis in terms of economic viability of the project Plant & Machinery,
Pipeline & Fittings, Electrical Installation, Safety systems, etc. are the major
heads considered in the Capital Cost Projection for the proposed new project.
Environment Protection has also been considered in planning the Cost
Projection, which will include Green belt development, safety systems, etc.
Capital Cost Projection for Interlinked Unit

Sr. No. Purpose Proposed Cost

1. Plant & Machinery 2,35,00,000/-
2. Building and Civil Works 60,00,000/-
3. Utilities and off sites, roads etc
15,00,000/-
TOTAL : 3,10,00,000/-

The proposed investment will be made by company only. The company

will provide budgetary provision for the recurring expenses for environmental
issues while planning the allocation of funds during the annual budgetary
planning.

9.0 Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendation)

Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the
Local people including tribal population, if any, in the area.

From the foregoing analysis, it is observed that proposal is environmental

compatible and will helps to people improving their financial status,
performance and repayment capability. This also helps the company in
venturing into production of niche specialty products which will eventually
better their profits and also their ranking in the industry. CSR Programme shall
be executed through the group discussion and need base Programme will be
proposed for the area, by which people of the area will be benefitted.
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