ABSTRACT Phthalic anhydride (C8H4O3) is a chemical used in the manufacture of plastics and polymers. One of its main applications is as a raw material for the production of plasticizers, unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and other derivative products. Indonesia's phthalic anhydride needs are met by PT Petrowidada in Gresik, Indonesia, with a production capacity of 70,000 tons/yea…