PTA

Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) originates from the oxidation of paraxylene. Main input consumed in the manufacture of polyester, it is considered the main raw material for the production of PET resin (polyethylene terephthalate) in applications such as packaging and production of polyester fibers.

It has wide application in the textile industry, in the market for plastic packaging, films (audiovisual) and in various segments of the electrical and automotive sectors, in addition to the oil industry in products such as tires, safety belts, cables for mooring platforms, among others. Other known applications for PTA are paints and plastic films (for food protection).