Oxea reveals partner for DOTP manufacturing venture
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 2025 [ADPO, February 2018]. In order to achieve this target, the company has entered into a cooperation agreement with fellow German firm Oxxynova, a producer
Oxea reveals partner for DOTP manufacturing venture
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 2025 [ ADPO, February 2018].
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Oxea will supply the key precursor 2ethylhexanol (2-EH) to Oxxynova and will market the end product DOTP through its own sales channels. The new DOTP production unit will be constructed at Oxxynova’s manufacturing site in Germany, with engineering activities already well under way. DOTP meets the highest environmental requirements.
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06.12.2017 Editor: Alexander Stark. 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. Oxea is part of the Oman Oil Company, a commercial company wholly owned by the Government of Oman. (Oxea plant Oberhausen)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 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.
