World & BusinessToxic gas leak reportedly halts some production at BASF’s Shanghai plant
Caixin reports that the disruption drove up domestic prices for key polyurethane raw materials. The affected plant accounts for an estimated 10% of China’s TDI capacity, the outlet says.
TLDR
Caixin reports that a toxic gas leak at a wastewater-treatment facility led BASF’s Shanghai polyurethane venture to temporarily suspend some production units. The halt drove up domestic prices for key raw materials used in polyurethane manufacturing, according to the outlet, which puts the plant’s share of China’s TDI capacity at an estimated 10%.
Toxic gas leak reportedly halts some production at BASF’s Shanghai plant
Caixin reports that the disruption drove up domestic prices for key polyurethane raw materials. The affected plant accounts for an estimated 10% of China’s TDI capacity, the outlet says.
TLDR
Caixin reports that a toxic gas leak at a wastewater-treatment facility led BASF’s Shanghai polyurethane venture to temporarily suspend some production units. The halt drove up domestic prices for key raw materials used in polyurethane manufacturing, according to the outlet, which puts the plant’s share of China’s TDI capacity at an estimated 10%.