Oxea aims to become major European supplier of DOTP plasticizer
German oxo chemicals producer Oxea GmbH reports that it has entered into cooperation with an un-named German manufacturing partner to produce the general-purpose, phthalate-alternative plasticizer dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) in Europe. As a result of the partnership, Oxea says it will initially offer 60 000 tonnes per year of DOTP by 2025.
Oxea aims to become major European supplier of DOTP plasticizer
As most DOTP utilized in Europe is currently imported, this cooperative project will make Oxea the major supplier of the plasticizer on the continent. Oxea is already the largest European producer of 2-EH so the DOTP manufacturing process will be fully backward integrated, the company says.
Oxea to Initially Step up European DOTP Offering to 60,000 mt
Oxea will initially offer 60,000 metric tons of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) in Europe by 2025 Oxea to Initially Step up European DOTP Offering to 60,000 mt/year December 01, 2017 09:01 AM Eastern
Oxea : to Initially Step up European DOTP Offering to 60,000
The global chemical company Oxea has entered into a cooperation with a German partner to produce dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), a general purpose non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer, in Europe. By 2025, Oxea will initially offer 60,000 metric tons of DOTP.
Oxea Names German DOTP Production Partner / 60,000 mt/year
“By 2025 Oxea will become the major supplier of DOTP in Europe. Our primary goal is to improve delivery reliability through local production to sustainably meet our customer’s current...
- Who makes Dioctyl terephthalate?
- The global chemical company Oxea aims to annually produce 60,000 metric tons of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), a general purpose non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer, in Europe by the second half of 2019. To that effect, Oxea has entered into a cooperation with Oxxynova, Steyerberg, Germany, a manufacturer of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT).
- What is DOTP used for?
- It is used in a wide range of applications including construction, automotive, coatings and flooring. Through the cooperative arrangement with Oxxynova, Oxea will become the major supplier of DOTP in Europe by 2019, claims Max Grudda, the company's marketing manager for plasticizers.
- How much do oxo chemicals produce a year?
- Oxo chemicals producer Oxea GmbH of Monheim am Rhein, Germany, recently revealed its aim to produce 60 000 tonnes/year of the general-purpose, non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) in Europe by the second half of 2019 [ADPO, February 2018].
- Where is oxxynova's new DOTP production unit located?
- The new DOTP production unit will be constructed at Oxxynova’s manufacturing site in Germany, with engineering activities already well under way. Dioctyl terephthalate is a phthalate-free plasticizer that meets highest environmental requirements.
- Is DOTP a good replacement for phthalate plasticizers?
- DOTP meets the highest environmental requirements and is promoted as a direct replacement for phthalate plasticizers and, in particular, for dioctyl phthalate (DOP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP), Oxea reports. It is used in a wide range of applications including construction, automotive, coatings and flooring.
- How is DOTP synthesized?
- At the new, dedicated production unit, DOTP will be synthesized via the transesterification process, which is superior to conventional esterification, according to Oxea. The company will supply key precursor 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) to Oxxynova and will also market the DOTP end product through its own sales channels.
