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Data Legend. The Polybutylene Terephthalate price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, cif
- S. America: transaction, cif, Brazil
- SE Asia: transaction, cif, Australia
- NE Asia: transaction, fob, Taiwan
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Price Dynamics. The Polybutylene Terephthalate price in United States was flat during September 2018. On a year-over-year basis, Polybutylene Terephthalate prices in United States increased significantly by 13%. Meanwhile, in Brazil, the average price of Polybutylene Terephthalate amounted to 2,220 USD per metric ton, from 2,310 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Polybutylene Terephthalate price in Brazil is 7% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Polybutylene Terephthalate in Australia rose considerably throughout September 2018, reaching 2,580 USD per metric ton. The price in Australia is 9% higher than the average price in the previous month and 19% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Polybutylene Terephthalate prices in Taiwan decreased modestly during September 2018, reaching 1,880 per, which means a decline of 2% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 6% from the previous year’s price.
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About Polybutylene Terephthalate. Polybutylene Terephthalate (a.k.a. PBT) is a crystalline thermoplastic polyester resin with qualities ideally suited to an injection molding resin. PBT has similar properties and composition to polyethylene terephthalate. It is obtained by polycondensation of terephthalic acid or 1,4-butanediol with dimethyl terephthalate. In addition, this commodity is solvent resistant, barely shrinks during forming, and is mechanically strong.
Recommended materials for bulk storage of the PBT include LDPE, HDPE, Aluminum, and Carbon Steel (grounded). Such containers should be protected from direct sunlight and in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from strong oxidizing materials.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Polybutylene Terephthalate are listed below.
- 1,4-butanediol + terephthalic acid/dimethyl terephthalate (ester formation)
The uses and applications of Polybutylene Terephthalate may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Polybutylene Terephthalate are FDA grade; and USDA grade.
Polybutylene Terephthalate is used mainly as engineering plastic; in domestic power tools; cooker components, automotive parts; blends with polycarbonate; in impellers, gears, and hinges; electrical components; and as viscosity control agent in cosmetics.
