Mitsubishi Chem shuts SM unit for turnaround

01 July 2008 07:41  [Source: ICIS news]

SINGAPORE (ICIS news) -- Mitsubishi Chemical has shut its styrene monomer (SM) plant over the weekend for a scheduled turnaround, a company source said on Tuesday.

 

The company operates a 371,000 tonne/year unit in Kashima.

 

The maintenance is planned for 40-45 days, with the plant expected to restart in mid-August.

 

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