Dow Quimica Argentina's Ethylene Cracker 2 Goes Offline, an Industrial Info Market Brief

Dow Quimica Argentina was forced to shut down its 997 million-pound-per-year Ethylene Cracker 2 unit on June 28 in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, as a safety measure after over-pressure caused a blast in a water-steam vessel. The cracker is expected to remain offline for repairs until July 31.