# Sinopec Chuanwei Chemical expands VAE capacity to 180,000 tons/year

Sinopec Chuanwei Chemical successfully completed the first trial run of its 60,000 tons/year VAE expansion project, bringing total VAE production capacity to 180,000 tons/year. The expansion focuses on high-end products like waterproof coatings.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-01-24
- Where: China
- Starts operating: 24 Jan 2025
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 60,000 tons/year (expansion), 180,000 tons/year (total)
- Products: VAE (Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymer Emulsion)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sinopec Chuanwei Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/82543.md)

## Sources

- [echemi.com](https://www.echemi.com/cms/2232172.html), 2025-01-24: "Sinopec Chuanwei Chemical successfully conducted its first trial run of the 60,000 tons/year VAE expansion project, producing qualified products on its initial feed."

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