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BASF gets go ahead for MDI

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The project was approved by Chinese authorities, following a stringent examination of environmental, health and safety standards, two rounds of local public consultation and several expert reviews. To span over 40 ha, the facility will consist of an MDI plant, a nitrobenzene plant and an aniline plant. It will form the centre of an integrated chemical production complex operated by the Chongqing (Changshou) Chemical Industry Park.

In China, BASF has been producing MDI in Caojing, Shanghai since 2006. The company also has production of MDI in Antwerp, Belgium; Yeosu, Korea; and Geismar, Louisiana.

In addition to the production complex for MDI, BASF is also establishing a new PU system house in Chongqing to meet the demand of the growing markets in important industries like construction, appliances, transportation and footwear. It will have local production with sales, technical service and development personnel.

BASF estimates that there will be at least 300 permanent jobs created through the BASF facility alone when the plant is operating in full swing. At start-up, a total of 17 plants and businesses in the chemical park will immediately begin operation as key partners or suppliers, forming the nexus of a new industry manufacturing cluster serving multiple, labor-intensive industries.