Chemical industry applies top technologies

According to the Science and Technology Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), many advanced technologies have been researched and applied into chemical industry production with good results. Specifically, production of superphosphate or fused phosphate fertilizers by Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (LAFCHEMCO) has reduced coal and electricity consumption, emissions and noise, while also helping the company source raw materials, reduce production costs, and increase prestige by expanding exports to demanding markets.

Science and technology applications have improved productivity and product quality

A project by Pham Quang Tuyen of LAFCHEMCO adopting technological solutions for treating acid H2SiF6 to reduce environmental treatment costs was awarded first VIFOTEC (Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations) prize in 2017. Another project to improve the quality of fused phosphate fertilizer has met the domestic demand and export requirements to Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and more.

Poly Aluminum Chloride products of Viet Tri Chemical JSC

In processing and manufacturing rubber products, Da Nang Rubber Joint Stock Company has effectively applied results of research projects for the production of tires for bicycles, motorcycles and automobiles; while the Sao Vang Rubber JSC researched and manufactured tubeless inflatable aircraft tires – a completely new technology in Vietnam. Similarly, the Southern Rubber JSC has researched the production process of tubes for motorcycles and industrial vehicles using butyl rubber. The product has more dominant technical features compared to the same type of tires made of natural rubber in terms of air tightness, heat resistance, longevity as well as weight.

In the production of basic chemicals, Can Tho Fertilizer and Chemical JSC has successfully applied technology to produce Zeolite 4A products with 99 percent purity for detergent production, aquaculture, cosmetic chemicals, and industrial catalysts. Meanwhile, the Southern Chemicals JSC researched solutions to improve the efficiency of using excess heat from the sulfuric acid production chain to produce steam and hot gas, reducing the consumption of fuel oil (FO) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In addition, the South Basic Chemicals JSC and Viet Tri Chemical JSC have researched and produced PAC (Poly Aluminum Chloride) products of high quality at low prices, which can compete with imported PAC products from China.

In the chemical pharmaceutical industry, too, various research results have been commercialized, launching products of the same quality as imported goods at competitive prices. These include Cebraton softgels produced by Traphaco JSC for blood pressure control; ASAKOYA sedative products by Mediplantex National Pharmaceutical JSC to treat insomnia, and Gac oil products of Vimedimex Medi – Pharma JSC.