Dow Announces Exit of Specialty Ketones Business
As a result, Union Carbide Corporation has elected to shut down the Specialty Ketones plant located at its South Charleston, WV site. The plant produces hydroxy methyl pentanone (HMP), diethyl ketone (DEK), and 2,4 pentanedione (PDO) for the manufacture of animal feed supplements, chelating agents and herbicides.
During the shut down process, equipment and machinery will be decommissioned and chemical material will undergo safe treatment and disposal. The top priority during the shut down process is the safety of employees, the community and environment.
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