PetChem, LG Chem to build nitrile butadiene latex plant


PetChem said in a press release that this facility will further help strengthen Malaysia’s position as the largest exporter of rubber gloves globally.

PETALING JAYA: Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) and LG Chem have inked an agreement to build a nitrile butadiene latex (NBL) manufacturing plant at Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor.

PetChem said in a press release that this facility will further help strengthen Malaysia’s position as the largest exporter of rubber gloves globally.

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