Evonik and Rohm have reached a cooperation agreement, and Rohm’s MMA (methyl methacrylate) plant in the United States will use customized catalyst products provided by Evonik in 2024. MMA (methacrylate) and its derivatives are important precursors in industries such as automotive, electronics, medical and construction, including the production of PLEXIGLAS and special applications such as contact lenses and adhesives.
Sanjeev, Head of Catalyst Division, Evonik
According to Taneja, “This agreement re-emphasizes our commitment and capabilities in the field of custom catalysts. We are excited to be working with the Röhm team to achieve commercial-scale production of MMA.”
It is reported that the new customized catalyst will be used in the newly developed LiMA (Leading in
Methacrylates) technology to produce MMA with efficient resource utilization and low environmental impact. In many respects, LiMA sets new standards and is the most efficient MMA production technology to date. Compared to other MMA processes, LiMA technology has clear advantages in terms of sustainability, as it enables high output with low energy consumption and reduced wastewater discharge.
Regarding Rohm’s new plant in Texas, the plant will take over the future closed methyl methacrylate (MMA) production capacity in Westwego, Louisiana, USA. It was completed and put into operation in the first half of the year. Rohm’s new plant in Texas will use its latest proprietary production technology LiMA (“Leading Methacrylate”), developed by Rohm and OQ
OQ Chemicals will supply key raw materials for the new plant and provide Rohm with on-site services and utilities. To this end, OQ
Chemicals has invested heavily in additional capacity for propionaldehyde and local infrastructure.
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