Sasol International Chemicals, a business of Sasol Ltd. (JSE: SOL; NYSE: SSL), announced beneficial operation of its previously idled ISOSIV paraffin production unit in Augusta, Italy.
The ISOSIV unit produces normal paraffin, a critical feedstock in the manufacture of DETAL Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) and Linear Alkyl Sulfonate (LAS), raw materials used in the production of household cleaning products and laundry detergents.
In April of this year, Sasol International Chemicals declared force majeure on DETAL LAB, LAS and downstream derivatives based on DETAL LAB – a decision driven by geopolitical tensions affecting its Italy and Germany sites. Following beneficial operation of the ISOSIV unit, and the resulting improvement in supply reliability, Sasol International Chemicals is lifting force majeure on these products.
