# Chemours to triple capacity of Opteon 1100 and Opteon SF33 production

Chemours announced a capacity investment to triple production of HFO-1336mzzZ-based Opteon 1100 and Opteon SF33. It entered an agreement with Zhejiang Juhua Group to produce additional volume, with startup expected in late 2025 and full-scale production in early 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-05-25
- Where: China
- Starts operating: Q4 2025
- Status: announced
- Capacity: tripling production of HFO-1336mzzZ
- Products: Opteon 1100 foam blowing agent, Opteon SF33 specialty fluid, HFO-1336mzzZ
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Chemours](https://endata.com/companies/4611.md)
- [Zhejiang Juhua Group, Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/70467.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [chemours.com](https://www.chemours.com/en/news-media-center/all-news/press-releases/2023/chemours-announces-opteon-1100-and-opteon-sf33-capacity-expansion-to-meet-long-term-customer-needs-f), 2023-05-25: "Our customers utilize Opteon™ 1100 and Opteon™ SF33 to deliver superior performance in a variety of critical applications."
- [business.newportvermontdailyexpress.com](http://business.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/newportvermontdailyexpress/article/bizwire-2023-5-25-chemours-announces-opteon-1100-and-opteon-sf33-capacity-expansion-to-meet-long-term-customer-needs-for-low-global-warming-potential-high-performance-solutions), 2023-05-25: "The expansion will triple capacity of the ultra-low GWP, hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) solution, enabling customers and value chain partners to meet the escalating demand for sustainable and efficient HFO-1336mzzZ-based fluids."

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