JIANGXI, China (April 19, 2012)—Cabot Corp. and joint venture partner China National Bluestar Group have completed their fumed silica expansion project in Jiangxi.
The plant at the Spark Industrial Park now can produce up to 15,000 metric tons of fumed silica annually, and the site can be expanded to 20,000 metric tons, the companies said.
The expansion began in September 2010.
Fumed silica—of which Cabot said it is the world's largest producer—is a collection of very-fine non-porous particles that increase the performance of many applications, including silicones, adhesives, toners, composites and coatings.