Perstorp to Expand 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Production
MALMO, Sweden — Perstorp recently announced that the company plans to substantially expand its production capacity of 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) to meet increasing market needs. The investment and expansion are within the framework of Perstorp's existing production plants, and implementation has already started.
2-EHA is one of the flagship products of the Perstorp Group, which reportedly has the largest 2-EHA production capacity in the world. 2-EHA, a colorless liquid with one carboxylic group based on a C8 carbon chain, is widely used in esters for PVB film plasticizers and synthetic lubricants. It is also used in the production of metal soaps for paint driers, in automotive coolants and PVC stabilizers. Other application areas include wood preservatives, catalysts for polyurethane and pharmaceuticals.