- Maleic anhydride
(cis-butenedioic anhydride, toxilic anhydride, dihydro-2,5-dioxofuran)
is an organic compound with the formula C4H2O3. In its pure state it is
a colourless or white solid with an acrid odour.
- Maleic anhydride was
traditionally manufactured by the oxidation of benzene or other aromatic
compounds.
- Maleic anhydride is
also produced by reaction of butane with oxygen using the vanadium
phosphorus oxide heterogeneous catalyst.
- The international
technology has moved towards butane as feed stock, fluidised bed
reactor, and anhydrous recovery system.
- In future, the
technology for MA production, is likely to be based on butane, fluid bed
reactor and anhydrous recovery system.
- In general, demand
for MA is governed by the economic situation in the country. Thus, in
2001-2006, the average annual MA market
growth rate was 2.8% in the
USA and 3.5% in Western Europe, while in Japan it dropped by 1.4%.
Global MA consumption grew by
6-7% a year to 1.5m mt/y in 2006.
Current consumption growth rate slowed down a little.
- MA market is mature,
while the application areas of this chemical are well-formed and stable.
- Growth in the
worldwide maleic anhydride industry is predominantly in the
butane-to-maleic anhydride route, often at the expense of
benzene-based production.
- In Russia, the
demand for MA reaches around 10K mt/y.
- The present, global
production, of MA, is, about, 500,000 TPA and the demand growth rate is,
around, 5% per annum.
- Maleic anhydride’s
markets are mature. The largest application sector, unsaturated
polyester resins is sensitive to economic conditions and will reflect
GDP-type growth.
- Maleic anhydride’s
second largest application sector is lubricating oil additives.
- MA is a basic
chemical used in automotive, shipbuilding, paint and varnish,
construction, agricultural chemistry and other industries.
- Maleic anhydride is
used for the production of unsaturated polyesters, 1,4-butanediol,
polymeric materials, alkyd and polymeric resins, synthetic fibres,
detergents, pharmaceuticals, fuel additives and stabilizers, fumaric and
malic acids.
- It is widely applied
in the preparation of certain agricultural chemicals. Polyester resins
account for 50% of global MA (63% in the
USA).
- Maleic anhydride's
largest use today is in the production of unsaturated polyester
resins.
- Maleic anhydride and
maleic acid are important raw materials used in the manufacture of
phthalic-type alkyd and unsaturated
polyester resins, surface
coatings, lubricant additives, plasticizers (qv), copolymers (qv), and
agricultural chemicals.
- Other applications
where maleic anhydride is used include the production of agricultural
chemicals, malic acid, copolymers, fumaric acid, lubricant additives,
surfactants and plasticizers.
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General Information
- Maleic Anhydrate
Identification
- Properties
- Maleic
anhydride
Products
- Golden Monkey Brand
Maleic Anhydride
- Maleic Anhydride
- SMA LO Resins
- Reacti-Bind
Amine-binding,
Maleic Anhydride 96-Well Plates
- Styrene Maleic
Anhydride Imide Resin
MSDS
- cis-Butenedioic
Anhydride
- Maleic acid
anhydride
- Toxilic Anhydride
- Marathon Molten
Maleic Anhydride
- Safety data for
maleic anhydride
- Maleic
Anhydride Laboratory Grade
Application
- Application and
Technology of Engineering Polymers
- Application
- The Diels - Alder
Reaction of Anthracene with Maleic Anhydride
- The Use of Maleic
Anhydride for the Reversible Blocking of Amino Groups in Polypeptide
Chains
Technology
- Maleic Anhydride &
Butanediol
- Catalysts for the
maleic anhydride process
- Manufacturing
Technology
- Technology
Status
Manufacturing Process
- Hydrolysis of Maleic
Anhydride
- Production of Maleic
Anhydride from Benzene
- Manufacturing Maleic Anhydride
- Preparation and
Crystallization of Carbon Nanotube/maleic Anhydride-grafted
Polypropylene Composites
- Process
Description
- Production of Maleic
Anhydride
Patent
- Maleic Anhydride Production
Over Phosphotungstic Catalyst
- Process for the
Production of Maleic Anhydride
- Maleic Anhydride
Production
- Maleic Anhydride Production
using high butane feed Concentration
- Process and plant
for the purification of raw maleic anhydride recovered from gaseous
reaction mixtures
- Yield improvement in
the production of maleic anhydride
Company Profiles
- Company in
Ontario
- Company in
Cumbria
- Company in
Netherland
- Company in
USA
- Company in South
Africa
- Company in
Tamil Nadu
Plant Details
- Huntsman to Build
New Maleic Anhydride Plant
- Neochim to produce biodiesel at BASF site in
Feluy
- New biodiesel
factory to produce intermediates for polyester resins
- Sasol-Huntsman JV to expand
Maleic Anhydride capacity expansion in Germany
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Projects
- Maleic Anhydride Expansion Project
- Summary sheet of
pre- Feasibility study of Maleic Anhydride
- Maleic Anhydride Project
- Production of Maleic
Anhydride
- Energy Balances and
Numerical Methods
Design Project
- Fluid Mechanics,
Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics Design Project
- Production of Maleic
Anhydride from Benzene
Market
- Maleic anhydride Prices and
Pricing Information
- Future
Outlook
- Maleic Anhydride Consumption
Will Grow By 2.6% In 2007
- Maleic Anhydride Fast Growth
but Depressed Prices
- Maleic Anhydride (MA)
Production and Manufacturing Process
- Maleic Anhydride (MA) Uses and
Market Data
Equipment Suppliers
- Air Heater
Suppliers
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Suppliers
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Suppliers
- Equipment Used in
Plant
- Reactor
Suppliers
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Suppliers
- Steam Drum
Suppliers
- Steam Pot
Suppliers
- Vaporizer
Suppliers
Suppliers
- Maleic Anhydride
Suppliers
- Suppliers of Maleic
Anhydride
- Suppliers from
China
- Company's
Directory
- Manufactures of
Maleic Anhydride
Buyers
- Buyers List
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- Buyers List -
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Consultants
- Consultant in
Colorado
- Experts
- Consultant in
India
- Consultant in
California
Guidelines and Safety Issues
- Customer
Guide
- Chemical
Profile
- Environmental/Occupational Exposure
- Hazard
Summary
- Chronic Toxicity
Summary
Reports
- Maleic Anhydride Grafting on
EPDM: Qualitative and Quantitative Determination
- Effects of Maleic
Anhydride Grafted Polystyrene on the Flexural and Morphological
properties of Polystyrene/
Organo-Montmorillonite
Nanocomposites
- Production of Maleic
Anhydride from Benzene
- Manual of Analytical
Methods
- Wood Fiber
Reinforcement of Styrene-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers
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