Source: HBL
Context: Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) (state PSU) has started dispatching indigenously made Hydrazine Hydrate, a chemical product used in various industries. This move aims to reduce India’s dependence on imports from Europe.
What is Hydrazine Hydrate?
Hydrazine Hydrate is a chemical compound with the formula N2H4·H2O. It is a colourless liquid that is widely used as a reducing agent, a chemical intermediate, an oxygen scavenger in the treatment of boiler water, and a rocket propellant. It has applications in industries such as pesticides, agrochemicals, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, polymer production, and fine chemicals.
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GACL, in collaboration with CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, has received patents for indigenous manufacturing of Hydrazine Hydrate. The company has established a commercial-scale plant in Dahej to produce 10,000 metric tonnes per annum of Hydrazine Hydrate. Additionally, GACL has also set up a Purified Phosphoric Acid plant to meet the demand for this chemical in various industries.
