ExxonMobil starts up metallocene elastomers plant
By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ On-line news editor
Houston, Texas- ExxonMobil Chemical has started up a new 90-kilo-tonne-per-annum metallocene ethylene/olefin elastomers plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the company announced 19 Feb. Production will include the company's Vistamaxx speciality elastomers, which are based on propylene-ethylene copolymers.
“Using the plant's flexible solution platform based on our proprietary Exxpol metallocene catalyst technology, we now have the option of adjusting product mix to meet our customers' needs,†said Hans VanBrackle, global technology manager, ExxonMobil Chemical Ethylene Elastomers, in a press statement.
“This expansion is a key step in advancing our ethylene elastomer product portfolio with unique, differentiated polymers, including the family of Vistamaxx specialty elastomers,†added Mary Ahner, the company's vice president Ethylene Elastomers.
This article is only available to subscribers - subscribe today
Subscribe for unlimited access. A subscription to European Rubber Journal includes:
- Every issue of European Rubber Journal (6 issues) including Special Reports & Maps.
- Unlimited access to ERJ articles online
- Daily email newsletter – the latest news direct to your inbox
- Access to the ERJ online archive