Isopropyl alcohol

EC 200-661-7

Also known as isopropanol, IPA, and Rubbing alcohol.

Isopropyl alcohol projects

chemXplore tracks 3 projects producing isopropyl alcohol, of which one is active.

1 Announced / Concept

1 revamp / retrofit.

Expected to start operating
2026
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2027
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2028
1 project
2029
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2030
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2031
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What moved recently
  • 12 March 2026 FPC Electronic-Grade IPA Recovery and HF Expansion at Mailiao · Announced / Concept · Taiwan

Owners and developers: Formosa Daikin Advanced Chemicals Co., Ltd. (1), Formosa Plastics Corporation (1)

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Latest news on isopropyl alcohol

6 May 2026
Moeve's Spain-first IPA plant wins Expoquimia 2026 Best in Class

Best-in-class award for Spain’s first isopropyl alcohol plant; facility secures domestic IPA supply and can produce from renewable, ISCC Plus‑certified inputs.

12 March 2026
Formosa Plastics Group targets NT$38.6 billion annual benefit from transformation by 2030

Roadmap focuses on product differentiation, AI, circular economy and low‑carbon energy to deliver NT$38.6bn by 2030 while managing recent supply disruptions from Persian Gulf shipping shocks.

30 September 2025
Moeve Projects €1.2bn Clean CCS EBITDA for 2025

Moeve's Q3 2025 shows strong cash flow, energy transition focus, and SAF initiatives, with net debt reduced and robust refining margins.

25 January 2022
Isopropanol Plant Expansion Nears Completion in Roussillon

The isopropanol plant expansion will be completed by Q1 2022, increasing capacity by 70% to 120 Kt/year. Energy consumption will drop 66%, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 Kt annually.

19 November 2020
SEQENS to Open 45,000-Ton Isopropanol Facility in France

The new facility in Roussillon will produce 45,000 tons of isopropanol annually, enhancing energy efficiency and supporting various industries with multiple grades of the solvent.

12 May 2020
PKN ORLEN to Build IPA Unit in Poland

The new IPA unit will use acetone by-product from phenol production, enhancing Poland's petrochemical capabilities and economic security, with potential to add PLN 1.5bn to annual operating profit.

14 April 2020
Seqens to Build New Isopropanol Plant in France

The new plant will boost IPA production by 70%, adding 50,000 metric tons annually. It will support growing demand and enable increased production of specialty products like IPAC and DIPE.

Isopropyl alcohol plants by country

chemXplore tracks 5 plants producing isopropyl alcohol in 3 countries.

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