ExxonMobil boosts production of raw materials for medical masks, gowns and hand sanitiser

ExxonMobil boosts production of raw materials for medical masks, gowns and hand sanitiser

The company has increased its capability to manufacture specialised polypropylene, used in medical masks and gowns, by about 1,000 tonnes per month, which is enough to enable production of up to 200 million medical masks, or 20 million gowns.. Monthly production of isopropyl alcohol - a key ingredient in many disinfectant and hand sanitiser products - has been increased by 3,000 tonnes, which is enough to enable production of up to 50 million 4-ounce bottles of medical-grade hand sanitiser.. Production of isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, is being maximised at the company's site in Baton Rouge..