OXEA – Plastics Information Europe
OXEA: German DOTP production partner named. Oxea (Monheim am Rhein / Germany; www.oxea-chemicals.com ) has named a partner for its expansion of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) production in Europe – see PIEWeb
Oxea reveals partner for DOTP manufacturing venture
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.
DIOCTYLTEREPHTHALATE (DOTP)
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Oxea Names DOTP Production Partner | 2018-03-22 | PCI Magazine
Oxea Names DOTP Production Partner March 22, 2018 MONHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany – 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 2025.
Oxea aims to become major European supplier of DOTP
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. article
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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].
- How many employees does oxea have?
- Oxea employs more than 1,400 people worldwide. Oxea is part of the Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. (OOC), a commercial company wholly owned by the Government of Oman. Established in 1996, it pursues investment opportunities in the wider energy sector both inside and outside Oman.
- 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.
