Mitsubishi Chemical to expand production capacity of flame-retardant compound
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has decided to expand its production capacity for flame-retardant compounds based on polyolefins and thermoplastic elastomers, used for cable sheathing and other purposes, at Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers in Jiangsu, China and MCPP France SAS in Tiffauges, France.
Mitsubishi Chemical’s production site in France (left) and China.
Mitsubishi Chemical’s flame-retardant compounds provide a wide grade lineup that supports various flame retardance and heat resistance levels, high flexibility achieved through its proprietary formulation technology, and outstanding formability in extrusion molding.
The expansion decision is driven by the significant increase in demand for flame-retardant compounds as cable sheathing materials across a wide range of industries, including mobility, telecommunications, construction, and gas.
The flame-retardant compounds are suitable for cable sheathing.
To meet such strong global demand, the company has decided to expand its production capacity for flame-retardant compounds by installing new production lines at its plants in China and France. The scheduled start of operation for China site is April 2025 while the one for France is January 2026.
