Polyester fibre is produced from terephthalic acid, which relies on a supply of paraxylene produced at Tuban.
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The Tuban petrochemical facility is in East Java. -
The xylenes (ortho and para) are an important product for the aromatic plant. -
Over 300,000t per year of Benzene is also produced at the plant. -
The toluene produced is a chemical feedstock and solvent. -
Polyester fibre is produced from terephthalic acid, which relies on a supply...
