BASF begins trial run at mononitrobenzene facility in Chongqing
The facility, one part of BASF's Euro 860 million investment plan, is the first precursor plant of integrated methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) complex
BS B2B Bureau B2B Connect | Shanghai, China
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BASF’s mononitrobenzene facility in Chongqing
This MDI site covers an area of more than 50 hectares, including facilities of 4,00,000 metric tonnes per year of mononitrobenzene, 300,000 metric tons per year of aniline, 400,000 metric tonnes per year of crude MDI, and an MDI splitter with a capacity of 400,000 metric tonnes per year.
MDI is an important component for polyurethanes – an extremely versatile plastics material that contributes towards improved insulation for appliances and reefer containers, provides lighter and more modern materials for cars, and helps save energy in buildings.
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First Published: Apr 29 2015 | 3:13 PM IST