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BASF, Sinopec Iinaugurate Acrylic Acid and SAP Plants in Nanjing, China

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By: Bridget Klebaur

Director of Performance + Engagement / Chief Performance Officer, Office of the Commissioner, NYC Department of Design and Construction

BASF and Sinopec inaugurated two new plants for acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers (SAP) at their state-of-the-art Verbund site, BASF-YPC Co., Ltd., a 50-50 joint venture in Nanjing, China. Additionally, a new butyl acrylate plant will begin production later this year. The new plants will further strengthen the C3 (propylene) value chain and serve the growing downstream demand. With an annual capacity of 60,000 metric tons, the new SAP plant will serve growing demand in China for baby d...

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