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Data Legend. The Orthoxylene price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, fob
- NE Asia: transaction, fob, Japan
- SE Asia: transaction, fob, India
- Europe: transaction, fob, Netherlands
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Price Dynamics. The o-Xylene price in United States decreased during September 2018 to 946 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 0.7% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, o-Xylene prices in United States increased significantly by 19%. Meanwhile, in Japan, the average price of o-Xylene amounted to 868 USD per metric ton, from 678 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the o-Xylene price in Japan is 4% higher than the price one month before.
The price of o-Xylene in India rose considerably throughout September 2018, reaching 919 USD per metric ton. The price in India is 12% higher than the average price in the previous month and 37% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, o-Xylene prices in Netherlands increased modestly during September 2018, reaching 985 per, which means a rise of 0.6% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 21% from the previous year’s price.
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About o-Xylene. o-Xylene (a.k.a. Orthoxylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two methyl substituents, found in petroleum and coal tar. It is an important commercial isomer among the xylenes group (benzene derivatives). The most important application of orthoxylene is in the production of phthalic anhydride, widely used to produce esters, which are plasticizers for synthetic polymers. Exposure to o-xylene can lead to irritation on the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
All xylene isomers should be stored in closed containers with appropriate labels in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of o-Xylene are listed below.
- Mixed xylenes (fractionation)
The uses and applications of o-Xylene may vary according to its specification. The main forms of o-Xylene are 99%; free of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide; technical grade (95% minimum purity); and research grade (99.9% minimum purity).
O-xylene is mainly employed in phthalic anhydride production for plasticizers. Other uses include vitamin/pharmaceutical synthesis, dyes, insecticides, motor fuel, and solvent for paints.
