# Clariant invests CHF 80M to expand Daya Bay ethoxylation plant in China

Clariant announced a CHF 80 million investment to expand its Care Chemicals facility in Daya Bay, Huizhou, China, increasing capacity for ethylene oxide derivatives and pharmaceutical-grade PEGs. The expansion is expected to be completed by end of 2024.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-12-15
- Where: Daya Bay, Huizhou, China
- Value: $86.0M (80.0M CHF)
- Starts operating: 2024
- Status: announced
- Products: ethylene oxide derivatives, polyethylene glycol (PEG), surfactants, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [sofw.com](https://sofw.com/de/news/latest-news/general/3531-clariant-announces-new-investments-to-enhance-chinese-ethoxylation-plant), 2022-12-15: "Clariant is set to expand its Care Chemicals facility in Daya Bay, Huizhou, China, to boost its support for pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, and industrial application customers."
- [gvchem.com](https://www.gvchem.com/news/clariant-expands-surface-active-and-flame-reta-63575215.html), 2022-12-15: "The expansion of Clariant's production facilities and the second flame retardant production line in Daya Bay as a nursing chemicals business unit would help Clariant achieve its ambitious goals."
- [clariant.cn](https://www.clariant.cn/zh-CN/Corporate/News/2022/12/Clariant-announces-new-investments-to-enhance-Chinese-ethoxylation-plant), 2022-12-15: "科莱恩将扩建位于中国惠州大亚湾的护理化学品工厂，以加强对制药、个人和家居护理以及工业应用客户的支持。本次投资8000万瑞士法郎，将在2024年底完成。"

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