PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN ALKYLENE GLYCOL

摘要

A catalytic process for preparing a monoalkylene glycol from a correspond ing alkylene oxide utilizing an ion exchange resin and a reactor in which an upflow process is used is provided. In particular, the process includes rea cting water and an alkylene oxide in at least one reactor under conditions t o form an alkylene glycol, wherein the at least one reactor includes an ion exchange resin and the reactor is operating in an upflow direction.