Kuraray JV to build PA 9T and HSBC plant in Thailand

Kuraray GC Advanced Materials, a JV between Kuraray, PTT Global Chemical, and Sumitomo, will proceed with a new project to produce polyamide 9T and hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand. The facility will have capacity of 13,000 t/y of PA 9T and 16,000 t/y of HSBC.

“Kuraray said it expects construction work for the projects to be completed by the end of 2021.”k-online.com

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