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Phthalic Anhydride
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Phthalic Anhydride
Phthalic Anhydride
Phthalic Anhydride
C6H4(CO)2O

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 Handling. 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.

Phthalic Anhydride Production. 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)

Phthalic Anhydride Uses.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).

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  • Phthalic Anhydride, US (United States): Phthalic Anhydride, contract price (formula), fob, United States
  • Phthalic Anhydride, EUR (Europe): Phthalic Anhydride, transaction price, fob, Belgium
  • Phthalic Anhydride, SEA (Southeast Asia): Phthalic Anhydride, transaction price, cif, India
  • Phthalic Anhydride, CN (China): Phthalic Anhydride, spot price, exw, China

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Phthalic Anhydride Price Outlook. The price of Phthalic Anhydride in United States decreased during March 2019 to 1,160 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 6% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Phthalic Anhydride in United States increased modestly by 4%. Meanwhile, the average price of Phthalic Anhydride in Chinaamounted to 1,010 USD per metric ton, from 1,140 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Phthalic Anhydride in China is 2% lower than the price one month before.

The price of Phthalic Anhydride in Southeast Asia declined slightly throughout March 2019, reaching 943 USD per metric ton.  The price in Southeast Asia is 2% lower than the average price in the previous month and 8% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Phthalic Anhydride in Europe increased modestly during March 2019, reaching 1,010 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 2% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 19% 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 Handling. 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.

Phthalic Anhydride Production. 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)

Phthalic Anhydride Uses.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).

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