Key production will be systems for construction, insulation, appliances, bedding and furniture applications.
Demilec customers will be able to take advantage of technical training and product assistance. This is because the site has a dedicated spray foam application and training area.
Huntsman chose the site because of its central location and because of Dubai's demand for polyurethane products.
Steen Hansen, is Huntsman polyurethane's VP Europe, Africa, Middle East and India.
He said: 'the UAE is a big importer of polyurethane for construction and building projects and consumer goods.'
The local building sector is being boosted by EXPO 2020 Dubai which is about a year away. Increasing construction 'will increase the import of polyurethane in the market,' he said