TAGS: Acrylic Coatings
Arkema has successfully brought on stream a new 90,000-ton acrylic acid reactor at its Clear Lake, Texas site to support the growth of its North American customers in the superabsorbents, paints, adhesives and water treatment markets.
New Capacity to Support Growth of North American Customers
This new capacity will enable the Group to support the growth of its North American customers in markets such as superabsorbents, paints and coatings, adhesives, and polymers for water treatment and enhanced oil and gas recovery. This expansion consolidates Arkema’s position as the second largest producer of acrylic acid in the region.
This investment of approximately US$ 90 million positions Clear Lake as one of the most competitive acrylic acid sites in the United States.
Equipped with the latest production technologies, this new reactor replaces two decommissioned reactors of 45,000 tons each.
Source: Arkema