- OQ Chemicals has started a new pilot plant for esters in Oberhausen, Germany.
- The facility produces small quantities of esters for test purposes.
- Pilot quantities can exceed 20 kg for customer approval processes.
- Esters are used in plastics, lubricants, and electromobility.
New Pilot Plant in Oberhausen
OQ Chemicals has successfully launched a new pilot plant for esters in Oberhausen, Germany. This advanced facility allows the production of small quantities of esters tailored to specific customer needs for testing purposes. These products can later be scaled up for mass production at OQ Chemicals' industrial plants.
Bridging Lab and Large-Scale Production
The pilot plant addresses the gap between laboratory-scale and large-scale production. Customers often require pilot quantities exceeding 20 kg for their approval processes. The facility enables the manufacture of esters with desired chemical and physical properties, meeting specific customer requirements.
Applications and Benefits
Esters produced at the pilot plant are used in various applications, particularly in the plastics and lubricants industries, and are essential for electromobility. These esters offer high thermal stability, lubricity, oxidation resistance, and environmental friendliness. The plant will also produce pilot quantities of chemical cleaning agents.
Support and Development
Dr. Christoph Balzarek, EVP Corporate Development, Sustainability & Innovation, acknowledged the efforts of the production and engineering teams in planning and constructing the facility. The new pilot plant enables OQ Chemicals to offer innovative, tailored solutions, leveraging their expertise as a leading manufacturer of Oxo Performance Chemicals. This investment in research and development allows the company to respond quickly to market changes and deliver new ester products through their global production platform.
