Invista is set to continue hexamethylene diamine production at its site in Orange. "We expect our optimized long-term headcount to be approximately 60 Invista positions," said the site.

The search was on for a synthetic fiber. By 1934, Carothers had a promising development: He combined the chemicals amine, hexamethylene diamine, and adipic acid. It created fibers! But they were weak.

HOUSTON-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials today announced it has extended force majeure on hexamethylene diamine (HMD) and all polymers, compounds and fibers. Persistent fog followed ...

Ascend Performance Materials announced today the successful production of acrylonitrile, hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid and nylon 6,6 from feedstocks derived from used cooking oil, expanding ...

Invista says it expects to stop production of hexamethylene diamine, or HMD, in mid-2024. The cause for the shutdown is being blamed on low demand and higher supply.

HOUSTON-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials today announced it has declared force majeure on hexamethylene diamine (HMD). As a result of events beyond the company’s control ...