- Production capacity for benzyl alcohol will increase by 30% at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site.
- The expansion is scheduled for completion by the end of 2019.
- A low double-digit million euro sum will be invested in the conversion.
- Expansion plans are also in place for the Nagda site in India.
Expansion of Benzyl Alcohol Production
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is increasing its production capacity for benzyl alcohol by approximately 30%. This expansion involves a two-stage upgrade of the plant at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site in Germany, scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. The project will require a low double-digit million euro investment.
Global Expansion Plans
In addition to the German site, LANXESS's Advanced Industrial Intermediates (AII) business unit has plans to expand its Indian site in Nagda. Recent process improvements at this location have already boosted benzyl alcohol capacity.
Applications of Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol from LANXESS is utilized in various applications, including as a solvent for coatings, color pastes, and construction chemicals. It also serves as a high-purity preservative for injection solutions and cosmetics, and as a synthetic chemical. Other uses include adhesives, plastics, textile auxiliaries, fragrances, flavorings, and agricultural chemicals. In the European Union, it is approved as a food additive (E 1519) for flavor production in certain beverages, confectionery, and bakery products.
