31 January 2018
Monomeric MDI
Polymeric MDI
MDI Prepolymers and Mixtures
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BASF will start the construction of
a new methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)
synthesis unit at the company’s Verbund site
in Geismar, Louisiana, in early Q2 2018.
Planning and engineering for the new unit
started in 2016 and were recently completed.
The new plant is an important step
to double BASF’s annual MDI capacity in Geismar
from 300,000 metric tons to close to 600,000 metric tons
in the medium term.
With this investment, BASF supports
the growth of its North American MDI customers.
MDI is an important component for polyurethanes
– an extremely versatile plastics material
that contributes to improved insulation
for appliances, provides lighter materials
for cars and helps save energy in buildings.
67056 Ludwigshafen
presse.kontakt@basf.com
Media Relations
Jens Fey
Phone: +49 621 60-99123
jens.fey@basf.com
Monomers Communication
Joerg Kordes
Phone: +49 621 60-43776
joerg.kordes@basf.com
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