Industria
Ascend begins production of high-purity acrylonitrile
Acrylonitrile is used to make a variety of polymers and synthetic rubbers. High-purity acrylonitrile has applications in aerospace, renewable energy technologies and healthcare. Ascend's equipment was funded in part through a contract with the U.S. government to ensure the supply of vital raw materials for the domestic production of nitrile rubber gloves.
"This is a significant milestone in this site's 63-year history," said Scott Van Wagener , senior site director of the Chocolate Bayou plant. "We continue to invest in technologies that grow our site and support our customers' growth."
Besides high-purity acrylonitrile, Ascend will further expand capabilities in Chocolate Bayou to include acetonitrile production. Acetonitrile is primarily used in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for everyday essentials and new technologies. Our focus is on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. Based in Houston, Texas , and with regional offices in Shanghai , Brussels and Detroit , we are a fully integrated material solutions provider with global manufacturing facilities in North America , Europe and Asia . Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability and the success of our customers and our communities.
Learn more about Ascend at www.ascendmaterials.com.
Contact: Osama Khalifa
+1 832-963-1347, okhali@ascendmaterials.com
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