DOTP - plasticizer | ChemSec Marketplace
DOTP - dioctyl terephthalate - phthalate free plasticizer alternative. Description The colorless viscous liquid is used for softening PVC plastics and is known for chemical similarity to general purpose phthalates such as DEHP and DINP, but without any negative regulatory pressure.
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate
It is a non- phthalate plasticizer, being the diester of terephthalic acid and the branched-chain 2-ethylhexanol, which is referred to as octyl. This colorless viscous liquid is used for softening PVC plastics and is known for chemical similarity to general purpose phthalates such as DEHP and DINP, but without any negative regulatory pressure.
Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) Plasticizer Market Size
The global dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) plasticizer market was valued at USD 1740 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2290 million by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of around 4.7% during the forecast period, 2025 – 2026.
Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
It is almost colorless and odorless oily liquid. It is very slightly soluble in water but soluble in alcohols, hexane etc. while miscible and compatible with all the monomeric plasticizers used in PVC compounding. Melting point: 43°C (45°F; 230 K) Boiling point: 244-252°C at 0.7 kPa.
BASF begins production of Palatinol DOTP plasticizer at its
HOUSTON, TEXAS, July 18, 2017 – BASF started the production of Palatinol DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate), a general purpose plasticizer, at its Pasadena, Texas facility, with a nameplate capacity of 60,000 metric tons per year.
- How echemi tracks the price and market movement of Chinese plasticizer?
- Echemi tracks the price and market movement of Chinese plasticizer. China's domestic prices information, trends, analysis reports, international trends, market insights and key suppliers' quotations are important market reference. It will help you to figure out plasticizer market trends and dynamics.
- How much does dioctyl phthalate cost in India?
- In India, the price of dioctyl phthalate ( a commonly used plasticizer) averaged 1681 USD/MT CFR JNPT during the first quarter. The prices saw an increase of 5% during the second quarter in India due to the strong demand from construction and automobile sectors. Europe
- What is China's DOTP market price?
- The China's DOTP market price rose in this cycle. As of the close on August 24, the market price in Zhejiang was 12,200 yuan/ton out of the warehouse, up 600 yuan/ton or 5.17% from last Thursday. In July 2021 , the average monthly ex-factory price of mainstream manufacturers in the Shandong area of DOTP will be 14,340 CNY/ton.
- What is the difference between DOP and DOTP plasticizer?
- DOTP plasticizer is a a good main plasticizer of PVC plastics. Compared to DOP, it offer better heat , anti-freezing,not volatile,anti-taking and flexibility.
- Why did plasticizer prices rise sharply in Q1 2022?
- Plasticizers prices rose sharply in Q1 2022 as a result of the sharp rise in crude oil prices and improved downstream demand. The price of dioctyl phthalate averaged 1875 USD/MT towards the end of first sector. The increase in upstream value prices and the strengthening domestic market demand were the main factors influencing this price shift.
- Why are plasticizer prices rising in Asia-Pacific?
- Asia The price trend for plasticizers showed an upwards trend in the the Asia-Pacific region during the first quarter owing to the domestic polymer segment's increased demand for the product as a result of better offtakes from China’s construction sector.
