BASF expands PolyTHF capacity in Ulsan/Korea
BASF is a leading producer of PolyTHF® with production in the United States, Europe and Asia. BASF's total annual capacity for PolyTHF® is 134,000 metric tons.
PolyTHF is an important component in the manufacture of elastic fibers, which are widely used for textile applications like sportswear, inner and outer wear. PolyTHF is also important as an intermediate for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) used for hoses, films and cable sheathing. Further applications are thermoplastic polyetheresters or polyetheramides and cast elastomers, which are used, for example in the manufacturing of wheels for skateboards and inline skates.
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