Isophthalic Acid Production Cost Reports

Isophthalic Acid production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Isophthalic Acid production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Isophthalic Acid. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Isophthalic Acid (IPA) or 1,3-phthalic acid (C8H6O4) is a benzene dicarboxylic acid that is benzene substituted by carboxy groups at positions 1 and 3. It is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid produced via the oxidation of m-xylene. It is an isomer of phthalic acid and terephthalic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an isophthalate(1-).

IPA is a colourless to white crystalline powder or solid and also a non-toxic organic compound that has a slightly unpleasant odour. It is soluble in ethanol, methanol, acetone, and Glacial acetic acid and is somewhat soluble in boiling water but not soluble in toluene, benzene, and petroleum ether.

It has high resistance to heat, hydrolysis, and chemicals. It has a molar mass of 166.13 and a density of 1,54 g/cm3. It has a respective melting, boiling, and flash point of 341-343 °C (lit.), 214.32°C (roughly) and 217.281°C. It is flammable and low in toxicity. It also has great properties like excellent hardness, corrosion and stain resistance, outstanding thermal stability, hydrolytic stability of coatings and gel coats, and low resin colour in the coatings industry.

Isophthalic Acid is a vital chemical that has applications in a wide range of products which is driving its market demand. It lowers PET's crystallinity, which helps enhance the clarity and improve the productivity of bottle-making. In addition, it is used as an element in high-quality alkyds and polyester resins for industrial coatings and unsaturated polyesters for fibreglass-reinforced plastics applications.

Furthermore, it is a vital ingredient in FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics) markets to make products like automotive, marine, and corrosion-resistant pipes and tanks. Polyesters with isophthalic acid are mainly used in industrial coatings applications for automobiles, metal office furniture, home appliances, and aluminium siding. It finds usage as an intermediate for polyurethane resins, polyesters, and plasticizers.