Process engineering development for the manufacturing of manganese octoate on a pilot plant scale

► A process is developed for pure manganese octoate production on a pilot scale. ► Optimization of all operating parameters affecting reaction kinetics were studied. ► Full characterization of final product is accomplished via instrumental analysis. ► Product is purified by extraction while crystals are recovered by crystallization. ► Practicing product in paint formulations reveals excellent profitability potentials.