Asahi Kasei Corp. announced the establishment of two joint ventures with China National Bluestar (Group) Co., Ltd. (Bluestar), a subsidiary of China National Chemical Corp. in Nantong, Jiangsu, China for the integrated production and sale of XYRONTM modified polyphenylene ether (m-PPE) resin. Please see below official press release from Asahi Kasei Corp. website.
Asahi Kasei and Bluestar will now begin studying the construction of manufacturing facilities for 2,6-xylenol, PPE, and m-PPE, and proceed with detailed evaluation of the economics of the joint business targeting a final investment decision by March 2018.
Featuring superior heat resistance, flame retardance, dimensional stability, and mechanical properties, m-PPE is used in fields ranging from office equipment, automotive components (relay blocks, electric vehicle battery modules, exterior panels, etc.), junction boxes for solar panels, industrial components, and electrical and electronic parts (connectors, etc.)