Adipic Acid (AA)

Ascend is the only large-scale producer of food-grade adipic acid in the world.

Ascend ships adipic acid in a variety of package sizes, including rail cars, tank trucks, super sacks and 50-pound bags, via our established, efficient global distribution network.

Adipic acid uses

• Nylon 6,6 and specialty nylons
• Polyester polyols for polyurethanes
• Wet-strength resins for paper products
• Plasticizers for PVC
• Unsaturated polyester resins
• Glass interleaving powders
• Ingredient in foods and medications

Ascend advantages

• World-scale plant in the southeastern United States
• Decades of safe operations, delivery and use
• Industry-leading reliability
• Continued investments in unique process technologies
• Focused commitment to our markets and customers
• Responsive sales and customer service organizations
• Largest producer of food-grade adipic acid in the world