【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Equipment】1857–2015: China’s first isononyl alcohol production facility went into operation

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Safety first. Prevention first – let’s give credit and support to China’s achievements in chemical technology and equipment. **********************【A decade of rapid development in chemical equipment】Regular updates and summaries are available; feel free to join the discussions at https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3576046-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Forum Website) ***************** China’s first isononyl alcohol production facility came online On October 12, 2015, China’s first facility for producing isononyl alcohol was put into operation in the Maoming High-Tech Industrial Development Zone in Guangdong, with an annual production capacity of 180,000 tons. 　　This world-class facility was built through a joint venture between Sinopec Corporation and BASF, and is operated by BMC, a joint venture established with 50:50 investment from both parties. 　　Hou Yuzhe, President of BASF Asia-Pacific, President and Chairman of BASF Greater China, said: “The Maoming project combines the expertise of Sinopec and BASF, fully reflecting a spirit of collaboration.” BASF aims to gradually increase its production capacity in the Asia-Pacific region on an annual basis, produce closer to its direct customers, keep up with the demands and development trends in key markets, and thus better meet market needs. BASF’s medium-term goal is to produce 75% of the products sold in the Asia-Pacific region locally. ” 　　Isononyl alcohol is primarily used in the production of high-molecular-weight phthalate plasticizers such as diisononyl phthalate (DINP). As high-molecular-weight phthalate plasticizers such as DINP gradually replace low-molecular-weight phthalate plasticizers, demand for isononyl alcohol is expected to increase further in the coming years. DINP is widely used in industrial fields such as automobiles, cables, flooring, and construction.