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See monthly Phthalic Anhydride prices in 5 locations: United States, Europe, South Asia & Oceania, China. Also check Phthalic Anhydride 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 Phthalic Anhydride.
Data Legend. The Phthalic Anhydride price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- US: Phthalic Anhydride, United States, transaction, cif
- EUR: Phthalic Anhydride, Europe, transaction, fob, Belgium
- SEA: Phthalic Anhydride, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, cif, India
- CN: Phthalic Anhydride, China, spot, exw
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Price Dynamics. The Phthalic Anhydride price in United States decreased during November 2018 to 1,050 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 9% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Phthalic Anhydride prices in United States decreased by 5%. Meanwhile, in Belgium, the average price of Phthalic Anhydride amounted to 951 USD per metric ton, from 920 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Phthalic Anhydride price in Belgium is 12% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Phthalic Anhydride in China declined throughout November 2018, reaching 1,110 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 4% lower than the average price in the previous month and 9% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Phthalic Anhydride prices in India increased during November 2018, reaching 1,130 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 6% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 8% from the previous year’s price.
About Phthalic Anhydride. Phthalic Anhydride (a.k.a. PHTAN) is the anhydride of phthalic acid. It was the first anhydride to be used commercially. It appears as a colorless or white solid in the form of needles or platelets and it has a characteristic odor, being toxic if inhaled. When mixed with water, it forms a corrosive solution. It is mainly used to produce plasticizers.
Phthalic Anhydride must be stored separated from combustible substances, strong oxidants, reducing substances, strong acids, and bases. It should be stored in a cool and ventilated area out of direct sunlight and away from ignition sources and heat. Shipment of Phthalic Anhydride is made preferably in the molten form of the product. Insulated and heated tanks are used, as are insulated rail tank cars and tank trucks. Rail tank cars can hold about 84 t, and trucks about 20 t. The molten form can be handled and pumped in bulk form, and as a result, is priced lower than the solid. Solid Phthalic Anhydride is available as a flake in 1 t and 0.5 t super sacks, and 22.7 kg multiwall bags.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Phthalic Anhydride are listed below.
- o-Xylene (gas-phase air oxidation),
- Naphthalene fraction (gas-phase air oxidation)
The uses and applications of Phthalic Anhydride may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Phthalic Anhydride are technical grade (5 to 8% moisture) and pure (99.8% minimum purity).
