- The plant will produce 1 million bottles per month within 10 days.
- The company is Europe's largest producer of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and ethanol.
- Supplies to NHS hospitals will be free during the crisis.
- The company will also build a similar plant in Germany.
Production Plan
INEOS will build a new hand sanitiser plant in the UK within 10 days, capable of producing 1 million bottles per month. A similar plant will be constructed in Germany. This initiative aims to address the critical shortage of hand sanitisers across Europe.
Raw Material Supply
INEOS is Europe's largest producer of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and ethanol, the two key raw materials needed for hospital-grade hand sanitiser. The company is already running its plants at full capacity and diverting more product to essential medical use.
Distribution and Availability
The company will focus on supplying front-line medical and care services, as well as producing "pocket bottle" hand sanitisers for personal use. Supplies to NHS hospitals will be provided free of charge during the crisis, with the public able to purchase bottles through retailers.
Corporate Responsibility
INEOS is committed to supporting the fight against Coronavirus by leveraging its manufacturing capabilities. The company is also involved in producing essential healthcare products such as rubber gloves, PVC saline drips, syringes, ventilators, and medical tubing.
