Oxea aims to become major European supplier of DOTP plasticizer Turkey

  • Oxea aims to become major European supplier of DOTP plasticizer Turkey
  • Oxea aims to become major European supplier of DOTP plasticizer Turkey
  • Oxea aims to become major European supplier of DOTP plasticizer Turkey
  • Who makes Dioctyl terephthalate?
  • The global chemical company Oxea aims to annually produce 60,000 metric tons of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), a general purpose non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer, in Europe by the second half of 2019. To that effect, Oxea has entered into a cooperation with Oxxynova, Steyerberg, Germany, a manufacturer of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT).
  • How much do oxo chemicals produce a year?
  • Oxo chemicals producer Oxea GmbH of Monheim am Rhein, Germany, recently revealed its aim to produce 60 000 tonnes/year of the general-purpose, non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) in Europe by the second half of 2019 [ADPO, February 2018].
  • What is DOTP used for?
  • It is used in a wide range of applications including construction, automotive, coatings and flooring. Through the cooperative arrangement with Oxxynova, Oxea will become the major supplier of DOTP in Europe by 2019, claims Max Grudda, the company's marketing manager for plasticizers.
  • Where is oxxynova's new DOTP production unit located?
  • The new DOTP production unit will be constructed at Oxxynova’s manufacturing site in Germany, with engineering activities already well under way. Dioctyl terephthalate is a phthalate-free plasticizer that meets highest environmental requirements.
  • How is DOTP synthesized?
  • At the new, dedicated production unit, DOTP will be synthesized via the transesterification process, which is superior to conventional esterification, according to Oxea. The company will supply key precursor 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) to Oxxynova and will also market the DOTP end product through its own sales channels.
  • Is DOTP a good replacement for phthalate plasticizers?
  • DOTP meets the highest environmental requirements and is promoted as a direct replacement for phthalate plasticizers and, in particular, for dioctyl phthalate (DOP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP), Oxea reports. It is used in a wide range of applications including construction, automotive, coatings and flooring.

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