Why does BASF want to build an MDI plant in Chongqing?
There is a huge demand for our products in China. China is a developing market economy. MDI is an important component for polyurethanes – an extremely versatile plastics material that is used in nearly all industries that support this growth. There is therefore a strong demand for MDI related products, especially when it comes to housing and construction. Polyurethanes based on MDI are used in modern construction methods. They not only increase the amount of living space thanks to its relative thinness, but also reduce energy and costs. Polyurethane foam injection systems for thermal insulation in roofs also play an important role in the construction industry due to its excellent insulation properties. Today, there is an ideal framework in Chongqing for such a plant. All our decisions on plant location are guided by the following factors – access to feedstock, long term markets, skilled labor, logistic network and environmental factors. Chongqing, a municipality directly under the juri
