Degussa Lays Cornerstone for Expansion of Isophorone Chemistry in Herne
Degussa AG will expand its entire isophorone chemicals production line at the Herne site. Isophorone and its derivatives are used in many different areas. The derivatives isophorone diamine and isophorone diisocyanate are produced from isophorone over several reaction stages and are sold by Degussa under the trade names VESTAMIN® and VESTANAT®. VESTAMIN® is used in, for example, solvent-free coatings for industrial flooring, and VESTANAT® in the production of light- and weather-stable automotive paints and high-quality parts for automotive interiors. The basic product, isophorone, is used as a special solvent.
The unit is scheduled to begin operating in the year 2007. The expansion involves an investment in the high double-digit million euro range.
Most read news
Other news from the department manufacturing
Get the chemical industry in your inbox
From now on, don't miss a thing: Our newsletter for the chemical industry, analytics, lab technology and process engineering brings you up to date every Tuesday and Thursday. The latest industry news, product highlights and innovations - compact and easy to understand in your inbox. Researched by us so you don't have to.