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Happy New Year 2024 **********************【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Equipment】A continuously updated summary post – feel free to join the discussions: https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3576046-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Forum Website) ***************** 1,6-Hexanediol is a new fine chemical product that is gaining prominence. It has unique properties: it is non-corrosive and environmentally friendly. It can be mixed with organic chemicals in any proportion, and it can be used to produce a range of new fine chemicals. It is regarded as the “new cornerstone of organic synthesis.” It is an environmentally friendly chemical raw material that is highly encouraged for development. It is mainly used to improve the mechanical strength of products, as well as their resistance to hydrolysis, heat, and chemical agents. It is widely used as a raw material in polyester diols, such as thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (TPU), cast polyurethane elastomers (CPU), polyurethane adhesives, polyurethane inks and pigments, and fabric coatings. It is also used in UV coatings, plasticizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Furthermore, as a diol, hexanediol can replace other diols such as butanediol in many applications, and it possesses even better performance. At present, our country has become an important global production base for hexanediol, with the focus of 1,6-hexanediol production gradually shifting from developed countries such as Europe and the United States to our country and neighboring developing countries. With the continuous development of China’s economy and the expansion of downstream application areas in various industries, driven by both the domestic demand market and overseas trade, China’s 1,6-hexanediol industry has experienced rapid growth. According to available data, in 2022, the market size of the 1,6-hexanediol industry in China was approximately 956 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.4% ； The output was approximately 44,500 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.6% ； The demand is approximately 38,900 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.3%. Among them, polyurethanes represent the largest demand sector in this industry, accounting for around 54.3% of the total demand, followed by UV-curable materials, which account for approximately 32.5% of the demand. At 22:00 on December 30, 2023, the 30,000-ton-per-year 1,6-hexanediol production project at Pingmei Shenma Group’s Nylon Chemicals Company produced qualified products, marking a successful first-time commissioning of the facility. This also signifies that the project has been fully completed and put into operation, filling a gap in Henan Province’s industrial landscape. As the first enterprise in Henan Province to produce such new types of chemical raw materials, it benefits from the complete industrial chain in the nylon chemicals sector of Pingmei Shenma Group; it is able to meet its own needs for key raw materials such as adipic acid and hydrogen used in the production of 1,6-hexanediol. This enables it to enhance the competitiveness of nylon 66 end products. Through diversified deep processing, not only are production costs reduced and the industrial chain extended, but it also generates an additional profit of around 30 million yuan for the enterprise each year.