Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) (made by reaction of tetramethylammonium chloride and potassium hydroxide)

Process description: The reaction of tetramethylammonium chloride and potassium hydroxide produces the main product tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH). For this purpose, the process consumes hydrochloric acid, potassium hydroxide, ammonia, caustic soda (50%), calcium oxide, tetramethylammonium chloride, titanium dioxide, and chromium oxide. Utilities consumed comprise thermal energy, electricity, unspecific inorganic chemical, cement, and disposal of cement. Potassium chloride is produced as by-product. Utility demands in form of thermal energy and electricity are estimated according to the chemical park in Gendorf. For each kg of chemical product, 1.2 MJ electricity and 2 MJ thermal energy are required. A conversion rate of 95% is assumed. Process wastes are treated in municipal waste incinerators. Dataset type is technology-specific (simplified extension layer). Allocation type is allocation via price. In case of energy co-production, allocation via avoided burden is applied for the co-produced energy. CAS RN is 75-59-2. All datasets are based on the attributional LCA approach and the methodology defined in the cm.chemicals methodology document.