PTA TECHNOLOGY

PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid)

Terephthalic acid is the organic compound with formula C6H4(COOH)2. This colorless
solid is a commodity chemical, used principally as a precursor to the polyester PET,
used to make clothing and plastic bottles. Approximately 60 million tonnes are produced
annually in the world.

Introduction
MCC has developed an advanced PTA technology with high yield and low solvent and
energy consumption. MCC PTA product grade is considered one of the best in the world.
MCC has in total, nine (9) operating plants in Korea, Indonesia, India and China. MCC
has two (2) license plants in Iran and Poland. MCC largest operating PTA plant capacity
is 800KTA and is located in India.

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Technology Development History

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Technology Feature
MCC PTA technology features are as follows
(1) Process Features

(2) Product Quality Features

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Process Chemistry
(1) 1st Step : CTA Process

(2) 2nd Step : PTA Process

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Process Block Flow Diagram

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