BASF will increase the production capacity for its medium molecular weight polyisobutenes, marketed under the tradename OPPANOL® B, at its site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, by 25%. The investment comes in response to the rising global demand for high-quality medium-molecular weight polyisobutenes. The capacity expansion is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025.
Medium molecular weight polyisobutenes are essential performance components for products in a variety of industries including the automotive, construction, electronics as well as the food and packaging industry. Applications, for example, may include surface protective films, window sealants, binder material for batteries, and food packaging solutions.