Nouryon Expansion In Brazil Doubles Capacity For Organic Peroxides
June 24, 2020
The expansion will add capacity for products including methyl ethyl ketone peroxides and dibenzyl peroxide pastes and waxes.
Nouryon completes a project to more than double capacity for organic peroxides at its plant in Itupeva, Brazil. The expansion will add capacity for products including methyl ethyl ketone peroxides (MEKP) as well as dibenzyl peroxide (BPO) pastes and waxes. These are essential ingredients used in the production of composites serving fast-growing markets such as wind turbines and civil construction, according to the company. One key upgrade at the site is installation of an advanced safety instrumented system (SIS).
This is the latest in a series of investments Nouryon has reportedly made to strengthen its polymer catalysts business, which includes organic peroxides and metal alkyls. Last year, the company acquired Zhejiang Friend Chemical Co., a producer of triethyl aluminum (TEAL) in China. In April of this year, Nouryon announced an agreement to acquire the merchant TEAL business of Sasol.
