# Clariant begins construction of flame retardants facility in Daya Bay, China

Clariant announced it will construct its first Chinese production facility for Exolit OP flame retardants at its existing site in Daya Bay, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, with an investment of approximately CHF 60 million. The facility is expected to be operational by 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-12-22
- Where: Daya Bay, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Value: $65.0M (60.0M CHF)
- Starts operating: 2023
- Status: under construction
- Products: Exolit OP flame retardants
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Clariant](https://endata.com/companies/426.md)

## Sources

- [pressreleasefinder.com](https://www.pressreleasefinder.com/Clariant/CLAPR1797/en/), 2021-12-22: "By investing approximately CHF 60 million to establish a production facility dedicated to providing our local customers with innovative and sustainable Exolit OP flame retardants."

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