BASF to start construction of new MDI synthesis unit in Geismar, Louisiana
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.
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.