Mitsui Chemicals to Increase Production Capacity for TAKELAC™ Polyurethane Dispersions.

The article reports that Mitsui Chemicals will increase its production capacity for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) to meet the rising demand for mono-material food packaging driven by sustainability concerns. It mentions the expansion at the Shimizu Factory is expected to double domestic PUD production capacity, with TAKELAC PUDs finding application in various sectors for their environmentally friendly properties, including heat resistance and high-temperature gas barrier performance.