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Terephthalic acid production

Terephthalic acid is used to produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET) by catalytic oxidation of p-xylene in acetic acid in the presence of air. To ensure an optimal reaction the catalyst is mixed into the xylene/acetic acid mixture.
The static mixer SMI™ provides within short distance a homogeneous mixture between the catalyst, xylene and acetic acid to ensure the optimal operating condition of the catalyst.

Customer advantages

  • Uniform distribution of catalyst in xylene and acetic acid mixture
  • Minimized side reactions, higher yield
  • Low pressure drop
  • Short installation length
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