LyondellBasell’s Hostalen ACP technology for high-performance HDPE available for license
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 23, 2009 - LyondellBasell announced today that its breakthrough Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (Hostalen ACP) technology is now available for license to third parties. The technology’s enhanced multi-modality enables the production of high-performance resins used in demanding film, blow molding and pipe applications. LyondellBasell produces over one million tonnes per year of Hostalen ACP resins at the following wholly-owned and joint venture locations: • Basell Polyolefine GmbH, Wesseling, Germany - 320 KT per year, start-up 2004 Market needs for high-performance products The multi-modal Hostalen ACP technology addresses customer needs that are beyond the limits of standard bi-modal HDPE, producing resins with an advanced toughness/stiffness balance, superior impact resistance, higher stress crack resistance and significantly improved processing advantages. LyondellBasell’s Hostalen ACP process enables producers to create resins that meet demanding requirements for major HDPE applications ranging from thin-wall packaging to crack-resistant pipe. Innovative multi-modal process Retains advantages of Hostalen bi-modal process Join LyondellBasell’s webcast In addition to the Hostalen ACP process, LyondellBasell’s portfolio of licensed polyolefin technologies and associated technical services includes: • Spherilene – advanced swing-gas-phase process for the production of monomodal and bimodal HDPE, MDPE and LLDPE.
Photo caption: LyondellBasell produces 320 KT per year of Hostalen ACP resins at the Basell Orlen Polyolefins plant in Plock, Poland. # # # LyondellBasell Industries is one of the world’s largest polymers, petrochemicals and fuels companies. We are the global leader in polyolefins technology, production and marketing; a pioneer in propylene oxide and derivatives; and a significant producer of fuels and refined products, including biofuels. Through research and development, LyondellBasell develops innovative materials and technologies that deliver exceptional customer value and products that improve quality of life for people around the world. Headquartered in The Netherlands, LyondellBasell (www.lyondellbasell.com) is privately owned by Access Industries.
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