A fundamental aromatic dicarboxylic acid serving as the primary raw material for synthesizing polyethylene terephthalate. It drives the global manufacturing of durable polyester fibers, high-strength packaging films, and engineered plastic components.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H6O4
- Grades
- purified (PTA)
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- terephthalic acid · PTA · purified terephthalic acid · 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid · 100-21-0
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.