Solvay Chicago Heights Silica Plant
Large load · 1020 STATE ST, Chicago Heights, IL
The Chicago Heights plant in Cook County, Illinois produces synthetic amorphous silica for Solvay. It is operated under Essential Chemicals USA, LLC as part of the Solvay group. Solvay announced 10,000 metric tons of added annual highly dispersible silica capacity in 2016.
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Overview
Tixosil, a synthetic amorphous silica, is produced by precipitation of sodium silicate and sulfuric acid in water. The firm is adding 10,000 metric tons of annual capacity for highly dispersible silica at its Chicago Heights plant.
Profile
- Ownership
- Solvay Chemicals and Essential Chemicals USA are part of the Solvay group. The Chicago Heights silica plant was founded in 1995.
- Permits
- EPA lists Essential Chemicals USA LLC under ICIS-AIR facility IL000031045ANZ as an air minor source.
Facility
- Activity
- Synthetic amorphous silica (highly dispersible silica)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Site type
- Facility
- Operating status
- Operating
Reported Mar 3, 2023
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Timeline
- Aug 8, 2016
- Announced 10,000 metric tons of added HDS capacity
Solvay adds capacity and exits a business