Hexion announces adoption of renewable methanol to produce a more sustainable offering
In Columbus, Ohio, Hexion, a specialist in thermoset resins, announced that it has begun using bio-based methanol in the production of formaldehyde at its Baytown, Texas manufacturing site.
The firm said that formaldehyde is then provided to a key customer that leverages bio-benzene to produce methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), a product with more sustainable attributes through significantly lower air emissions compared to those produced with fossil fuel-based methanol.
Hexion also said it is in position to further adopt bio-based raw materials into its production processes at various locations throughout its global manufacturing grid. As part of its strategic sustainability initiatives, Hexion previously announced its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030.
Category: Fuels
