Terephthalic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- PTA
- Purified Terephthalic Acid
- P-Phthalic Acid
- Benzene-1,4-Dicarboxylic Acid
Terephthalic acid supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover the aromatic diacid used mainly to manufacture polyester resins, fibre and film. Purified terephthalic acid, or PTA, is the high-purity commercial grade associated with polymerisation, while technical material serves selected industrial synthesis routes.
Buyers commonly specify purity, 4-carboxybenzaldehyde, colour, moisture, ash and trace-impurity limits. Polymer and fibre applications need the grade matched to the process, because impurity and colour controls affect reaction consistency and finished polyester quality.
Applications include polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyester fibre, packaging resin, film, engineering plastics and selected coatings or plasticiser intermediates. Terephthalic acid is a separate identity from phthalic anhydride and should not be ordered under a generic phthalate name.
Send the required grade, purity and impurity specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 100-21-0
- Formula
- C8H6O4
- Grade
- purified terephthalic acid, polymer grade, technical grade
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder
Terephthalic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purified terephthalic acid | white crystalline powder | purity, 4-carboxybenzaldehyde, colour, moisture and ash confirmed against the polymer specification | Main aromatic diacid feedstock for polyethylene terephthalate resin, polyester fibre, film and related high-purity polyester production. | Confirm the required bag or bulk pack format with the quotation. |
| Polymer-grade terephthalic acid | white crystalline powder | polymerisation purity, colour, moisture, ash and trace-impurity limits confirmed by grade | Polyester and engineering-resin production where the monomer specification is matched to the polymerisation process and finished product. | Confirm the required bag or bulk pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical terephthalic acid | white to off-white crystalline powder | assay, moisture, colour and impurity profile confirmed against the industrial requirement | Chemical intermediates, selected coatings resins, plasticisers and other industrial synthesis routes that do not require a fibre-grade PTA specification. | Confirm the required bag or bulk pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy terephthalic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for terephthalic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, CAS 100-21-0 | — |
| Commercial grades | purified, polymer and technical terephthalic acid | — |
| Polymer-grade controls | purity, 4-carboxybenzaldehyde, colour, moisture, ash and trace impurities confirmed against the specification | — |
| Physical form | white crystalline powder | — |
Terephthalic Acid applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed, dry and protected from contamination. Control dust during powder handling and follow the safety information supplied with the quoted grade.
Common questions about terephthalic acid
Is terephthalic acid the same as purified terephthalic acid?
Purified terephthalic acid, commonly abbreviated PTA, is a high-purity grade of terephthalic acid used mainly for polyester production. Technical grades have the same chemical identity but may carry a different impurity specification.
What is terephthalic acid used for?
Its largest industrial use is as an aromatic diacid feedstock for PET, polyester fibre, film and related polyester resins. It is also used in selected coatings resins, plasticisers and chemical-intermediate routes.
Is terephthalic acid the same as phthalic anhydride?
No. Terephthalic acid is benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, while phthalic anhydride is derived from the 1,2-isomer. They have separate identities, reaction behaviour and downstream product applications.
Which specifications matter for polymer-grade PTA?
Buyers commonly control purity, 4-carboxybenzaldehyde, colour, moisture, ash and trace metals or other impurities. Send the polymerisation specification because small impurity limits can be process-critical.
What information is needed for a terephthalic acid quote?
Provide the required grade, purity and impurity limits, application, quantity, delivery location, preferred pack format and required documents. Availability and actual packing are confirmed with the quotation.