Decarbonisation of the Dutch polycarbonate industry
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In the Netherlands polycarbonate is produced by SABIC Innovative Plastics Bergen op Zoom
(SABIC IP BoZ). SABIC IP BoZ sells polycarbonate in a pure powder form (PC Resin) and in compounded form under the name Lexan. Polymer blends, containing polycarbonate but also
other polymers, are also produced at the site and are used for a wide variety of applications and end-products. The Netherlands produces about 20% of the total European polycarbonate production, generating about 490 million euro of value added yearly. The polycarbonate consumption is dominated by four main sectors: Building and Construction, Electrical & Electronics industries, Optical Media and Automotive.
(SABIC IP BoZ). SABIC IP BoZ sells polycarbonate in a pure powder form (PC Resin) and in compounded form under the name Lexan. Polymer blends, containing polycarbonate but also
other polymers, are also produced at the site and are used for a wide variety of applications and end-products. The Netherlands produces about 20% of the total European polycarbonate production, generating about 490 million euro of value added yearly. The polycarbonate consumption is dominated by four main sectors: Building and Construction, Electrical & Electronics industries, Optical Media and Automotive.
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TNO Identifier
946938
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TNO
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51 p.