Kuantan, the capital and major seaport town of Pahang,
Leading, global organizations leverage Grace® micronized amorphous silica across a broad range of industries including coatings, plastics, paper, beverage, edible oil, and biodiesel. The plant expansion is a direct result of continued demand for Grace® silica gel solutions.
Grace® silica gel is used in a growing list of applications including TRISYL® silica for the purification of biodiesel, biofuel, and edible oil; DARACLAR® silica for stabilization and selective adsorption of haze-forming proteins in beverages; SYLOID® silica for matting furniture, coils, textile, and leather; and SYLOBLOC® silica used as an anti-blocking solution for plastic films and bags.
“The Kuantan expansion is part of our ongoing commitment to support sustained market strength and global customer demand,” said
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