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

Dow announced the startup of a new MDI distillation and prepolymers facility at its Freeport, Texas site, replacing capacity from La Porte and increasing product supply by 30%.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-09-20
- Where: Freeport, Texas, United States
- Starts operating: 20 Sep 2023
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 30% additional product supply
- Products: MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate), prepolymers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/dow-starts-up-new-mdi-and-prepolymers-facilities-in-freeport/), 2023-09-20: "The back integration at the Freeport site enhances operational flexibility and reliability and delivers a more sustainable production process ensuring that we are best positioned to support our customer needs and downstream growth."

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