Description
- TPA is pure white powder produced from the process of oxidation,.refinement, separation and dryness using Para Xylene, raw material of TPA refined from crude oil. TPA has 3 kinds of products classified as PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid), QTA (Qualified Terephthalic Acid), and MTA(Medium TPA) by the process difference. TPA is mainly used as raw material for Fibers, Films, and PET Bottles.
Specification
Analysis Item | Units | TPA SPEC | QTA SPEC | SK TPA SPEC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Acid Value | Mg KOH/g | 675 ± 2 | 675 ± 2 | - |
4CBA | PPM | 25 Max | 300Max | 170 ± 60 |
Color B | - | 1.2 Max. | 3.0 Max. | 2.7 ± 1 |
Ash | PPM | 15 Max. | 5 Max. | - |
Iron | PPM | 2 Max. | 0.5 Max. | 4.0 Max. |
Special Feature & Strength
Packing
- 1.1 MT Net in Jumbo Polypropylene Bag with inner plastic bag.
- Sea Bulk
Applications
- PET Chip for Polyester Fiber
- PET Chip for PET Bottle
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