Meghmani Finechem Limited (MFL), a manufacturer of chlor-alkali and its derivatives, announces the successful commissioning of an epichlorohydrin (ECH) plant of 50,000 TPA capacity. The company says it is the first in India to commission an ECH plant – currently, a fully imported product, according to the company. MFL says its entry into this product is in line with the government’s initiative of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. It will reduce the dependence on imports, helping the country save its foreign exchange reserves, according to MFL.
ECH can be manufactured through propylene or glycerin process, with glycerin process reportedly being the most environmentally friendly. MFL has opted for the glycerin process, where key raw material being used is a fully renewable resource. This process significantly reduces the energy and water consumption thereby reducing the company’s carbon footprint, according to MFL.
In India, approximately 80% of ECH goes into epoxy resin manufacturing, says MFL, which is used in industries such as paint, automotive, construction material, windmill, adhesives and electronics. The remaining 20% of ECH reportedly is consumed by the pharmaceuticals industry, for water treatment and paper chemicals, demand for which is also expected to grow significantly. Currently, demand for ECH in India is around 80 KTPA, according to MFL, which says it sees a significant surge in demand of ECH in next two to three years. Globally, the company says demand for ECH reportedly is expected to grow by 4% to 5%.
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