Cognis opens sulfation facility in Mexico
Speciality chemicals supplier Cognis has opened a SO3 sulfation plant at its site in Ecatepec, Mexico. The new facility will better equip Cognis to deal with technologies including sulfation and ethoxylation in close proximity to major customers.
Speciality chemicals supplier Cognis has opened a SO3 sulfation plant at its site in Ecatepec, Mexico. The new facility will better equip Cognis to deal with technologies including sulfation and ethoxylation in close proximity to major customers.
According to the company, ingredients produced at the unit such as alcohol sulfates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates and other surfactants will be of significantly higher quality as the new reactor uses crystalline sulfur instead of chlorosulfonic acid as the basis for the sulfation process. This results in purer products containing no chlorine by products.
In addition, the new reactor works at lower temperatures ensuring that organic components do not discolour, making products from Cognis’ Ecatepec facility suitable for crystal clear formulations.