ChemBriefOCI Co. to Exit TDI Market
OCI Co. Ltd. approved shutting down its 50,000 metric tons/year TDI plant in Gunsan by Dec. 18 to improve profitability, ending a business segment contributing 5.9% of total revenue.
chemweek · 2026-10-08 01:22
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colourless to light yellow liquid Toluene diisocyanate exists in two isomeric forms (2,4-toluene diisocyanate and 2,6-toluene diisocyanate), which have similar properties and effects. Toluene diisocyanate is produced commercially as an 80:20 (2,4-toluene diisocyanate:2,6-toluene diisocyanate) mixture of the two isomers. At room temperature, the mixture is a clear, pale yellow liquid with a sharp, pungent odor. It should be stored under refrigeration, away from light and moisture in a tightly cl
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South Korean OCI Decides to Exit TDI Business
South Korean chemical firm OCI plans to exit the TDI business by December 2026 to enhance profitability, affecting its 50,000-ton annual capacity facility. This strategic adjustment impacts a segment
ccin · 2026-09-30 00:00
Israel Strikes Karun Petrochemical Plant in Southwest Iran
Israeli Ground Forces confirmed an attack on the Karun Petrochemical plant in Iran's Mahshahr zone, potentially disrupting supply of key chemicals such as MDI and TDI.
chemweek · 2026-06-08 19:11
Covestro Significantly Increases TDI Capacity in China
Covestro completed a capacity expansion at its Shanghai base, raising TDI output from 310,000 to 370,000 tons annually. The move targets stronger supply security for the Asia-Pacific region amid risin
ccin · 2026-02-03 00:00
Covestro completes TDI debottlenecking in China
Covestro has completed debottlenecking at its Shanghai facility, increasing TDI capacity to 370,000 metric tons annually.
chemweek · 2026-01-30 17:53