
The Technology Center's 3,800 square-meter site absorbed an investment of US$ 31 million. Approximately 12% of the company's staff is involved in activities at the laboratories, which are divided by market segment: agrochemicals, analytical, catalysts, construction, detergents, food additives, functional fluids, leather, oil and gas, paints and varnishes, personal care, Resins and textile auxiliaries.
The pilot plants have capabilities for operating processes such as alcoxylation, esterification, distillation and catalysis, with catalytic reactor prototypes for the synthesis of ethylene oxide.