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Evonik Expands Fumed Silica Capacity

New plant for fumed silica comes on stream in Antwerp.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Evonik has started up on schedule its new plant complex in Antwerp for production of fumed silica. With this, the specialty chemicals company can now serve demand for fumed silicas marketed under the AEROSIL brand. Typical applications include paints and coatings, advanced adhesive systems, transparent silicones, and nonflammable high-performance insulation materials. Evonik has invested a sum in the upper double-digit million euro range in the new plant complex.   “We’re pursuing a clear grow...

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