# Dow starts up new MDI distillation and prepolymers facility in Freeport, Texas

Dow announced the start-up of a new MDI distillation and prepolymers facility at its Freeport, Texas site, replacing capacity in La Porte, Texas. The facility supplies an additional 30% of product to customers and supports downstream polyurethane growth.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-09-19
- Where: Freeport, Texas, United States
- Starts operating: 19 Sep 2023
- Status: completed
- Capacity: additional 30% of product
- Products: MDI, prepolymers, polyurethane
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Dow](https://endata.com/companies/2996.md)

## Sources

- [everchem.com](https://everchem.com/dow-splitter-startup/), 2023-09-19: "The back integration at the Freeport site enhances operational flexibility and reliability and delivers a more sustainable production process."

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