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See monthly Orthoxylene prices in 5 locations: United States, Europe, South Asia & Oceania, Northeast Asia. Also check Orthoxylene price history since 2007 and forecasts. The chart below is a sample of Intratec Primary Commodity Prices - subscribe now and gain access to current prices of 237 commodities, including Orthoxylene.
Data Legend. The Orthoxylene price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- US: Xylene, Ortho, United States, transaction, fob
- EUR: Xylene, Ortho, Europe, transaction, fob, Netherlands
- SEA: Xylene, Ortho, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, cif, India
- NEA: Xylene, Ortho, Northeast Asia, transaction, fob, Japan
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Price Dynamics. The Orthoxylene price in United States increased during November 2018 to 950 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 24% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Orthoxylene prices in United States increased by 4%. Meanwhile, in Netherlands, the average price of Orthoxylene amounted to 918 USD per metric ton, from 792 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Orthoxylene price in Netherlands is 5% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Orthoxylene in Japan rose slightly throughout November 2018, reaching 930 USD per metric ton. The price in Japan is 2% higher than the average price in the previous month and 16% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Orthoxylene prices in India increased modestly during November 2018, reaching 985 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 3% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 15% from the previous year’s price.
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).
