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MOSCOW (MRC) -- Evonik has launched
another latest generation plasticizer, the ELATUR DINCD, according to Hydrocarbonprocessing.
The new product, a cyclohexanoate, is characterized by a combination of
much sought-after properties, such as excellent low-temperature flexibility, and
high UV resistance; thus contributing significantly to the weather resistance
and durability of the products made from it. ELATUR DINCD is easy to process due
to its low viscosity and is particularly suitable for demanding exterior and
interior applications, such as textile fabrics, roofing membranes, floor
coverings, adhesives and sealants, as well as paints and coatings.
This
portfolio expansion is part of Evonik's long-term strategy to expand its
portfolio of plasticizers, based on specific customer needs.
"The
addition of ELATUR DINCD to our portfolio ideally complements our existing and
proven product family," says Dr. Janina Fischer, Director Marketing
Plasticizers, who is responsible for marketing the new plasticizer. "Our
customers' needs are as diverse as ours. We can now offer them an even wider
range of products from which to choose the one that best suits their individual
requirements."
The portfolio expansion strengthens the Group's global
business with innovative plasticizers: Evonik has offered ELATUR CH, another
new-generation plasticizer, in addition to VESTINOL 9 since 2013. As a fast
fuser for special PVC applications, ELATUR DPT completes the portfolio and is
particularly effective in combination with ELATUR CH.
The new product is
to be manufactured at the Group's largest site in Marl. An initial production
campaign for the new plasticizer ELATUR DINCD has already been successfully
carried out. Production will be expanded step by step, in response to market
demand.
As MRC reported before,
Evonik is investing a three-digit million-euro sum in the construction of a new
production plant for bio-based and fully biodegradable rhamnolipids. The
decision to build the plant follows a breakthrough in Evonik's research and
development. Rhamnolipids are biosurfactants and serve as active ingredients in
shower gels and detergents. Demand for environ-mentally friendly surfactants is
growing rapidly worldwide.
We remind that in
February, 2020, Dow and Evonik entered into an exclusive technology partnership.
Together, they plan to bring a unique method for directly synthesizing propylene
glycol (PG) from propylene and hydrogen peroxide to market
maturity.
Propylene is the main feedstock for the production of
polypropylene (PP).
According to MRC's ScanPlast report,
PP shipments to the Russian market were 1,363,850 tonnes in January-November,
2021, up by 25% year on year. Supply of homopolymer PP and block-copolymers of
propylene (PP block copolymers) increased, whereas supply of injection moulding
PP random copolymers decreased significantly.
Evonik is one of the world
leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries
around the world and generated sales of EUR12.2 billion and an operating profit
(adjusted EBITDA) of EUR1.91 billion in 2020. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry
to create innovative, profitable and sustainable solutions for customers. About
33,000 employees work together for a common purpose: to improve life today and
tomorrow. |
