BASF increases capacity for Neopentylglycol
The capacity increase is due to a growing demand for the versatile chemical intermediate, mainly in coatings applications. For example, NPG is a tried and tested essential component for eco-efficient powder coating resins. It is also used for unsaturated polyester and alkyd resins, which serve as binders in a variety of liquid coatings. As the global market leader for NPG, BASF is the only company in the world that has production facilities in Europe, NAFTA and Asia. As its production benefits from backward integration, BASF offers its customers high delivery reliability.
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