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Arkema to Increase Global Capacity for Oleris Advanced Bio-based Oleochemicals by 50%

Arkema announces a 50% global capacity expansion for its Oleris advanced bio-materials.

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

 Arkema announces a 50% global capacity expansion for its Oleris® advanced bio-materials, expected to start mid-2022. It includes C7, C11 and C18 materials, comprising n-heptanoic acid, n-heptaldehyde, undecylenic acid and Esterol A. This new production capacity will be part of Arkema’s previously announced major bio-factory currently under construction on Jurong Island in Singapore.

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