MCA is a chemical intermediate which is widely used for the production of agrochemicals, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), surfactants and a variety of other applications.
AkzoNobel said that its Taixing site, which now boasts production capacity of 60,000 MT/year will help to meet steadily increasing demand for MCA in China. The expansion will help to meet steadily increasing demand for MCA in China.
The Taixing site represents the latest in a series of key developments for AkzoNobel in China. Last year, the company inaugurated a Powder Coatings Technology Center in Ningbo, while in December, the new chelates facility located at the EUR275m Ningbo multi-site became operational. The Ningbo site is due to be officially opened in November 2010.
Rob Frohn, Board member responsible for specialty chemicals at AkzoNobel, said: “China is pivotal to our global business development and this investment is a clear indication of our commitment to strengthen our positions and ramp up our capabilities in high growth regions. As the supplier of MCA it’s crucial that we make resources available to ensure we continue to grow with our customers in key markets.”