JV may add 400 kt MDI: BASF, Huntsman ponder yet more MDI in China.(newslines)(BASF AG)(Huntsman Polyurethanes)(Chinese partners)(Brief article) From: Urethanes Technology | Date: February 1, 2006| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2006 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY -- BASF AG, Huntsman Polyurethanes, and Chinese partners are considering building another plant for making MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) in China, at one of several locations. A capacity of 400-kilotonnes-per-annum is projected, with startup taking place "from 2010 onwards," a 25 Jan statement from BASF said.

The Chinese companies involved are Shanghai Hua Yi Group Company, Sinopec Shanghai Gao Qiao Petrochemical Corp. and Shanghai Chloro-Alkali Chemical Co. Ltd, the statement added.

The announcement comes even before the paint is dry on the ...

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