The upstream and downstream benefits of the industrial chain have accelerated the development of the triacetylcellulose (TAC) industry.

Cellulose triacetate (TAC), also known as cellulose triacetate, has a chemical formula of C40H54O27 and refers to cellulose acetate with an esterification degree above 2.7. Cellulose triacetate appears as white solid particles, contains the smell of acetic acid, is soluble in chloroform, ethanol, and ether, but is insoluble in water and polyethylene glycol. Cellulose triacetate has the characteristics of high strength, good toughness, good light stability, good melt fluidity, and non-flammability. It can be made into films and sheets and is widely used in aerospace, water treatment, electronic and electrical fields.

The upstream of the cellulose triacetate industry chain supplies raw materials, and wood pulp cellulose occupies its main production cost. The main source of wood pulp cellulose is tree pulp, which can be divided into two categories: softwood pulp and hardwood pulp. my country is a major wood pulp producer, and its output has long been a global leader. In 2022, my country’s wood pulp output will reach nearly 20 million tons, setting a record high. The sufficient supply of raw materials has laid a good foundation for the development of my country’s cellulose triacetate industry.

The midstream of the cellulose triacetate industrial chain is product production and manufacturing, and the solvent method is the main preparation method. The solvent method can be subdivided into two types: heterogeneous method and homogeneous method. The heterogeneous method is a traditional preparation method of cellulose triacetate, which has problems such as environmental pollution and low production efficiency; the homogeneous method refers to reacting raw materials with organic solvents under the action of a catalyst, and then going through processes such as hydrolysis and neutralization to prepare the cellulose triacetate. Obtain cellulose triacetate. In recent years, Chinese companies have continued to increase research on the green synthesis process of cellulose triacetate. In the future, the industry will gradually develop in a green and environmentally friendly direction.

According to the “2023-2028 China Triacetyl Cellulose (TAC) Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report》shows that the downstream of the cellulose triacetate industry chain is in application fields, including aerospace, water treatment, electronics and electrical, etc. In the field of aerospace, cellulose triacetate can be used to produce solid propellant coatings and shell materials for aerospace devices; in the field of water treatment, cellulose triacetate can be used to produce reverse osmosis membranes, which are widely used in sewage treatment plants; in In the electronic and electrical field, cellulose triacetate film is the main raw material for polarizers and can be used to manufacture display panels. As the development of downstream industries accelerates, the market demand for cellulose triacetate will continue to grow.

The main players in my country’s cellulose triacetate market include Push Group, Sveto New Materials, Enxing Biotech, etc. Push Cellulose Acetate, a joint venture subsidiary of Push Group, has large-scale production capabilities of plastic-grade cellulose acetate and cellulose triacetate, and is a representative enterprise of cellulose triacetate in my country.

Industry analysts said that cellulose triacetate has a wide range of uses and the industry has good development prospects. With the improvement of independent research and development capabilities of local enterprises, the development speed of my country’s cellulose triacetate industry has further accelerated. It is expected that in the future, with technological advancement and the gradual release of downstream demand, my country’s cellulose triacetate market space will expand.