
1. Esterification Reaction
In reactor, phthalic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol are mixed, a catalyst is added, and the mixture is heated to 180-210℃ for esterification reaction to generate DOP and by-products (such as water).
2. Dehydration and Condensation
The water is removed through the condensation system to promote the complete reaction.
3. Neutralization and Washing
Alkaline substances are added to neutralize the residual acidic substances, followed by water washing to reduce the impurity content.
4. Decolorization and Refining
Activated carbon or vacuum distillation is used to remove impurities to improve product transparency and stability.
5. Finished Product Storage
Qualified DOP is filtered and stored in a storage tank for packaging or transportation.
