Dow Chemical is planning to initiate a feasibility study for the construction of a world-scale plant for the production of metallocene ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), sold under the trademark of NORDEL IP Hydrocarbon Rubber.
The new facility would use Dow's newest proprietary catalyst technology to set the standard in cost and efficiencies, and Dow's solution process for production.
The feasibility study is to identify potential partners and locations for the facility.
Dow Elastomers general manager Kim Ann Mink said that new facility would help Dow to meet the increasing global demand for EPDM by offering high-performance products that serve the automotive, building and construction, and consumer markets.
EPDM is used in automotive weather-stripping, automotive hoses and belts, building profiles, footwear soling and general rubber products.
