- The new plant has an annual capacity of 3,800 metric tons.
- WACKER invested €8 million in the facility.
- The plant produces vinyl neodecanoate and vinyl laurate.
- A novel process based on vinyl acetate was developed and patented.
New Production Plant
Wacker Chemie AG has inaugurated a new specialty-monomer plant at its Burghausen site in Germany. The facility has an annual capacity of 3,800 metric tons and focuses on producing vinyl neodecanoate and vinyl laurate, essential raw materials for specialty dispersible polymer powders.
Investment and Strategic Importance
The company invested €8 million in the new plant, aiming to secure a long-term supply of high-quality products. This investment strengthens WACKER's position as the world's largest producer of dispersible polymer powders.
Innovative Production Process
A novel process based on vinyl acetate, a raw material produced on-site, has been developed and patented for the new plant. This innovation enhances production flexibility and self-sufficiency compared to conventional methods.
Applications and Benefits
WACKER has been producing dispersible polymer powders in Burghausen since 1957. These powders, marketed under the VINNAPAS® brand, are used in various construction applications, including tile adhesives, self-leveling flooring compounds, plasters, repair mortars, external thermal insulation composite systems, and cementitious sealing slurries. They improve end-product properties such as adhesion, cohesion, flexibility, and flexural strength, as well as water retention, processing properties, and weatherability.
