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Purified Terepthalic Acid (PTA)

PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) is a white crystalline powder with a slight acidic odor. It is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
PROPERTIES | SPECIFICATIONS |
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Appearance | Free from Contamination |
Odour | Odorless |
Solubility in water | Insoluble |
Relative Density (H2O=1) @ 20°C | 1.51 |
Melting Point °C | 300°C (Sublimates) |
Relative Vapour Density (Air=1) | NA |
Flash point °C | 260°C |
Auto ignition °C | 496°C |
Vapour pressure (hPa) @ 20 °C | 0 – 134633 |
Acid Value | 675±2 |
Ash | <8 |
Metals:Mo Cr Ni Co Mn Ti | <5 |
Iron | <1 |
WATER CONTENT | <0.2% |
Pharmaceutical Industry | as a raw material for certain drugs |
Polyester films | audio & video recording tapes, data storage tapes, photographic films |
Unsaturated polyester resins for fiberglass | reinforced plastics Waterborne polyester resins |