LANXESS produces five millionth metric ton of caprolactam
03-Feb-2011
- Belgium
LANXESS
Caprolactam is required primarily for the production of the plastic polyamide 6 and used for the production of high-tech Durethan plastics.
Global demand for high-tech plastics continues to rise, particularly in the U.S.A., China and India. Experts expect the global use of high-tech plastics per automobile to increase by roughly seven percent per year through 2020.
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