Benzyl Butyl Phthalate Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Benzyl Butyl Phthalate manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Benzyl Butyl Phthalate production, including the cost of Benzyl Butyl Phthalate production, Benzyl Butyl Phthalate plant cost, Benzyl Butyl Phthalate production costs, and the overall Benzyl Butyl Phthalate manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Benzyl Butyl Phthalate production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP) is mostly used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) goods, including vinyl flooring, tiles, and foams, as a plasticizer to improve the flexibility and toughness of materials. Moreover, it is used to increase the performance and flexibility of adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings. It is also applied to fabrics and leather to improve their softness and durability. However, because phthalates, including BBP, are linked to health problems, their usage has come under increased regulatory scrutiny. As a result, several applications have been restricted, especially in the EU and California for children's toys and childcare products.

The market for Benzyl Butyl Phthalate is driven by its usage as a plasticizer in PVC products that find use in different industries such as construction, automotive, and consumer products, among others. Its increased demand in the market is apparent with its use in PVC products in vinyl flooring, tiles, and foams, where it acts as a plasticizer that enhances flexibility and durability of materials. Moreover, its employment in the paint and coating industries also adds to the demand for the compound since it is utilized in adhesives, sealants, paints, and coating. Overall, industrial Benzyl Butyl Phthalate procurement is influenced by its application as a plasticizer in various industries such as construction, automotive, and consumer goods, its utilization in PVC goods, and its employment in paint and coating industries.

Raw Material for Benzyl Butyl Phthalate Production

According to the Benzyl Butyl Phthalate manufacturing plant project report, the key raw material used in the production of Benzyl Butyl Phthalate includes phthalic anhydride.

Manufacturing Process of Benzyl Butyl Phthalate

The extensive Benzyl Butyl Phthalate production cost report consists of the following major industrial manufacturing process:

1. Production from phthalic anhydride: The manufacturing process of Benzyl Butyl Phthalate involves the reaction of phthalic anhydride with butanol using a catalyst, which is a strong acid, to get monobutyl phthalate. Benzyl Butyl Phthalate is synthesized by the reaction of the monobutyl ester of phthalic acid with benzyl chloride in neutral aqueous or alcoholic medium.

Benzyl Butyl Phthalate is a clear colorless liquid having the molecular formula C19H20O4 and a molecular weight of 312.4 g/mol. It has a slight odor and bitter taste. It has a boiling point of 370 °C and a melting point of -35 °C. The value of its flash point is 198 °C. It has a water solubility of 2.69 mg/L at 25 °C. It is denser than water, with a density of 1.119 g/cu cm at 25 °C. It is heavier than air, with a relative vapor density of 10.8. It has a vapor pressure of 0.00000825 [mmHg]. It has a log P value of 4.77. It has a refractive index value of 1.535-1.540 at 25 °C/D. It releases acrid smoke and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition.