Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) is an organic compound, used principally in manufacturing a wide range of products like polyester fiber, resin, film and it is one of the most important chemicals as the major raw material to synthesize polyethylene terephthalate. The end-products made from this PTA find application today in all walks of life – in end-products such as clothing, upholstery, containers, packaging films, resins, geo-fiber, etc. Insoluble in water.
Chemical name:
PURIFIED TEREPHTHALIC ACID, (PTA)
Chemical formula:
C6H4(CO2H)2
CAS Number:
100-21-0
