19 June 2015
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BASF’s world-scale production complex for
acrylic acid, butyl acrylate and superabsorbent polymers
in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil.
Butyl acrylate plant in Guaratinguetá to be converted to produce
2-ethylhexyl acrylate
These are the first plants for
acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers in South America.
The complex has a capacity of 160,000 tons of acrylic acid per year.
The investment of more than €500 million is the largest
in BASF’s more than century-long history in South America.
Superabsorbent polymers are important products
in the acrylic acid value chain and are used
in the production of baby diapers and other hygiene products.
Butyl acrylate, another important derivative of acrylic acid,
is used to produce adhesives, construction chemicals
and decorative paints.
Michael Heinz,
member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE
and responsible for South America.
“BASF is the global leader in the acrylic acid value chain.
This major investment will further strengthen our position
in the growing South American market,”
Contact BASF
- Gert Lödden
- South America, Crop Protection, Oil and Gas,
- Procurement, Central Europe, Russia
- Tel : +49 621 60-20829
- Rosa Bafile
- Tel : +5511 2039-2962
- Mobile Phone : +55 11 96383-2729
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