Petrochemistry

We have the largest production

facility in Korea,

and boast a world-class

level of PTA.

No.1
PTA high-purity
terephthalic acid

The high-purity terephthalic acid (PTA: purified terephthalic acid) produced by Hanwha General Chemical is pure white powder manufactured by oxidizing and refining para-xylene from crude oil.

PTA was developed as a basic raw material for polyester fiber that replaces cotton, a natural fiber. Compared to other products, PTA has excellent heat resistance, mechanical strength, water resistance, abrasion resistance, insulating nature, etc., so it is used as the main raw material for polyester fiber, and also widely used as a raw material for PET resin, film, paint, and industrial materials. Recently, the trend of being used as a raw material for PET bottles is getting stronger, and the demand for these products is growing rapidly.

PTA manufacturing process
PTA

Polyester
made by using PTA as a raw material has recently led to the development of various textile products,
contributing to quality of life.

Use

PTA produced by Hanwha General Chemical is used as the main raw material for various polyester materials such as PET¹ as well as PTT², PETG³, PBT⁴, etc. Applications such as industrial textiles, various containers, films, and paints are gradually expanding, as well as medical textiles.

  • Fiber
  • Container
  • LCD film
  • Engineering plastic
  • Home furnishing
  • Fiber

    It is the main raw material of polyester with a functionality that surpasses that of natural fibers.

  • Container

    Thanks to the improvement of technology such as heat resistance and pressure resistane, it is frequently used in daily life, such as for beverages, beer and food storage.

  • LCD film

    It is used for food packaging, magnetic recording media, photography, flat panel displays, etc.

  • Engineering plastic

    With its excellent mechanical strength and heat resistance, it is used for making automobile parts, and its use is expanding.

  • Home furnishing

    It is widely used in home furnishing elements such as cushions, covers, mattresses, and pillows.

1 Polyethylene Terephthalate

2 Polytrimethylene Terephthalate

3 Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol

4 Poly-Butylene-Terephthalate Fiber

Material
information

Hanwha General Chemical boasts the world’s highest level of PTA quality by establishing a perfect quality management system using a computer integrated information system.

Chemicals and
constituents
Name of chemical substance
Terephthalic acid
Hazard classification
Cas number. irritant substance/100-21-0 PTA finished product
Physical and
chemical characteristic
Appearance / odor
White crystalline powder / weak sour smell
Flash point / ignition point
260℃ / 496 ℃
Boiling point / melting point
No data / 300 ℃ (sublimation)
Specific gravity / vapor-pressure
1.5 / 0.5mmHg(120℃)
PH / solubility
2.16 (salt solution) / 0.002 - molecular weight: 166.13
PTA
manufacturing
process

Hanwha General Chemical produces perfect-quality PTA with the latest technology, and boasts a world-class level
of productivity and efficiency.