Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) is the diester of terephthalic acid and the branched chain 2-ethylhexanol. DOTP is a non-phthalate plasticizer and is often used as an alternative to ortho-phthalates, such as DEHP. Industrial Uses Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) is used extensively as a PVC plasticizer. It is also suitable for applications including film and sheet, calendaring, and... Read more »
On January 27, 2017, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued its Preliminary Determination in the ongoing antidumping investigation regarding imports of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from South Korea. The preliminary findings were that that dumping has occurred. The investigation will now progress forward to a final determination by the Department of Commerce, which is expected to... Read more »
Last month was the initial deadline for the preliminary determination by the International Trade Administration in the ongoing antidumping investigation regarding imports of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from South Korea, however, the determination has been postponed until later this month. The investigation, which began in July of last year and was initiated by Eastman Chemical Company,... Read more »
On July 21, 2016 the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it would be launching and antidumping investigation of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) imports from South Korea. The petition, which was initiated by Eastman Chemical Company, alleged dumping margins of 23.7 – 47.86 percent below market value. A preliminary determination in the antidumping investigation is expected to... Read more »
