Solvay more than doubles Taiwan electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide capacity with Shinsol JV
- Expansion via joint venture Shinsol Advanced Chemicals will more than double annual electronic-grade H2O2 capacity in Taiwan by end of 2026.
- Facility buildout follows the launch of Shinsol's electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide plant in Taiwan in 2023.
- Electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide is used for semiconductor wafer cleaning and is critical as chips shrink and impurity tolerance falls.
- Local high‑purity grades have been qualified by Taiwanese customers and match performance and quality of Solvay’s global network.
Expansion plan
Solvay, through its joint venture Shinsol Advanced Chemicals, will more than double annual production capacity of electronic‑grade hydrogen peroxide in Taiwan by the end of 2026. The investment scales up local supply to meet growing semiconductor demand.
Product role and history
Electronic‑grade hydrogen peroxide is used to clean semiconductor wafers during chip manufacturing; higher purity is required as chips become smaller and more complex. The expansion builds on Shinsol’s electronic‑grade H2O2 facility launched in Taiwan in 2023.
Qualification and supply
The high‑purity grades produced locally have been qualified by Taiwanese customers and deliver the same performance, quality standards and consistency as products from Solvay’s global manufacturing network, supporting reliable local supply.
Strategic rationale and partner view
The move underscores Solvay’s commitment to Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and aims to strengthen local production capabilities and supply reliability. Shinsol and Solvay say the expansion aligns with their shared ambition to support Taiwan’s chip ecosystem while maintaining quality, safety and operational standards.
Source: Solvay
