10 July 2013
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The National Methanol Company (IBN SINA),
a manufacturing affliate of SABIC,
has awarded the EPC contract
(the Engineering, Procurment and Construction)
for its POM (Polyoxemethylene or Polyacetal) project
to an international company.
The project is an expansion project of IBN SINA's
existing operations and is a joint venture
between Sabic and CTE,
a company owned by Celanese Corporation and Duke Energy.
The POM at IBN SINA is expected to have
an annual capacity of 50,000 metric tons.
About POM (Polyoxemethylene, Polyacetal)
- POM is highly crytalline polymer noted for its
high stiffness, mechanical strength,
abrasion resistance and
good resistance to chemicals and solvents.
- It withstands attack from harsh chemicals and wash downs
and keeps machinery moving without lock-ups
casued by corroded metal components.
- POM is primarily used in
* the auto industry,
* electronics,
* food processing
* and other vital sectors
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