Sasol doubles diethyl ether capacity in Germany to meet global demand
Due to strong global demand, Sasol has decided to double diethyl ether (DEE) capacity at its Sasol Solvents plant in Herne, Germany from 2,5 kt/a to 5 kt/a. Implementation is scheduled for September 2007.
DEE is used as solvent, extractor and reaction medium in several applications. It is used widely as an extraction solvent for the production of vitamins and aromas in the pharmaceutical, fragrance and flavours industries, as well as a starting fluid for diesel engines. The additional capacity is foreseen to serve Sasol's European, US and other export markets.
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