Tag: Hexion

Hexion begins using bio-based methanol for formaldehyde production in Texas

Hexion begins using bio-based methanol for formaldehyde production in Texas

July 18, 2022 |

In Ohio, Hexion Inc. announced that it has begun using bio-based methanol in the production of formaldehyde at its Baytown, Texas, manufacturing site. The formaldehyde is then provided to a key customer that leverages bio-benzene to produce methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), ultimately offering a product with more sustainable attributes through significantly lower air emissions compared […]

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Hexion to boost epichlorohydrin capacity at Pernis, Netherlands

Hexion to boost epichlorohydrin capacity at Pernis, Netherlands

December 27, 2021 |

In the Netherlands, chemical company Hexion Inc has said it will expand production of biobased epichlorohydrin to meet growing demand in epoxies.  The planned expansion will add 25,000 metric tons of annual capacity at Pernis, Netherlands using renewable glycerin as feedstock. The investment will also support the reduction in overall energy intensity of epichlorohydrin production […]

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