BASF to start construction of new MDI synthesis unit in Geismar, Louisiana
BASF will start construction of a new methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) synthesis unit at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, in early Q2 2018. The investment will double annual MDI capacity from 300,000 to nearly 600,000 metric tons in the medium term.
Capacity
600,000 metric tons per year (after expansion)
Productsmethylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)polyurethanes
“The new plant is an important step to double BASF's annual MDI capacity in Geismar from 300,000 metric tons to close to 600,000 metric tons in the medium term.”basf.com
- 4 sources
- basf.comBASF will start construction of new MDI synthesis unit in Geismar, LouisianaJan 30, 2018
- opportunitylouisiana.govBASF To Expand MDI Production In Louisiana - LED | Louisiana Economic DevelopmentJan 31, 2018
- inkworldmagazine.comBASF Starts Construction of New MDI Synthesis Unit in Geismar, La. - Ink World MagazineBy: Anthony Locicero Copy editor, New York PostFeb 1, 2018
- thefreelibrary.comBASF to Begin Construction of MDI Synthesis Unit in Louisiana. - Free Online LibraryMar 1, 2018
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