Solvay to increase its hydroquinone and MEHQ production capacities

Solvay Aroma Performance, a worldwide leader in diphenol and derivatives intermediates, has announced its plan to build an additional production capacity of hydroquinone (HQ) in China starting-up in 2018. This investment will be based on an innovative and environmentally friendly technology.

In addition, the Global Business Unit will extend its worldwide Methyl hydroquinone (MEHQ also referred as PMP – paramethoxyphenol) capacity. Both projects will support Solvay captive needs, as well as the growth of HQ and MEHQ markets, particularly in Asia.

"This decision will strengthen the company leading position in growing markets like Monomer inhibition with a full range of solutions including PTZ coming from Cytec acquisition, speciality polymers and coatings applications, as well as food & feed antioxidants on which we are positioning ourselves,” said Dominique Rage, President of the GBU. "This major capacity increase enhances our reliability towards our customers and will allow for new growth opportunities,” he added.