Terephthalic acid - 100-21-0

Key Functions: Plasticizers & Polymer

Terephthalic acid (TPA) is primarily used as a monomer in the manufacture and production of polyester fibers, films, polyethylene terephthalate solid-state resins and polyethylene terephthalate engineering resins. Polyester fibers have been used to manufacture carpet, apparel, fill fibers for consumer products and industrial filaments. Polyethylene terephthalate solid-state resins are primarily used as containers for food and beverages. Polyester films are used as photographic films and magnetic tape base. Polyethylene terephthalate and polytubylene terephthalate engineering resins are primarily used in automobile parts (UNEP 2001).

Chemical Synonyms : 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid; p-Benzenedicarboxylic acid; p-Carboxybenzoic acid; pDicarboxybenzene; p-Phthalic acid; para-Phthalic acid; Tephthol

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