MOSCOW (MRC) -- Invista, a world leader in fibers, resins and chemical intermediates, has successfully started up a new 215,000-t/y hexamethylene diamine (HMD) facility at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in China, reported Apic-online.
"Asia-and China in particular-remains a region with long-term potential for demand growth in nylon 6,6, and the new HMD facility enables us to better support our customers," noted Bill Greenfield, president of Invista Intermediates.
The HMD facility is part of an approximately USD1-billion project that includes a new 150,000-t/y nylon 6,6 plant and 300,000-t/y adiponitrile unit. All the plants are based on Invista's advanced technologies. Expected start-up of the remaining plants was not given.
As MRC informed previously, in April 2015, Invista brought production of its TERRIN polyols to Europe via its facility in Vlissingen, The Netherlands. The site produced its first commercial TERRIN polyols in late 2014 and completed the requirements for REACH registration in Europe.
TERRIN aliphatic polyester polyols contain a minimum of 50% recycled content - with some containing renewable content, as well. Formulators can use TERRIN polyols in lieu of or in combination with conventional polyether or polyester polyols to formulate a variety of polyurethane products.
Invista is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20 countries, Invista's global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks.
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