Brazil Suspends Anti-Dumping On Toluene from US, Argentina

28/03/2012 12:00 - 431 Views

BRASILIA (Dow Jones)--Brazil suspended the anti-dumping measures applied to U.S.- and Argentine-produced toluene diisocyanate for one year, Brazil's trade ministry said Monday.

The ministry took the action because the only factory in Brazil that produces the chemical compound, also known as TDI, has suspended production.

The anti-dumping measures were originally announced in November of last year, and were supposed to last for up to five years.

TDI is a compound that is used to make polyurethane, glues, varnishes and other products that are used by the furniture, mattress and automotive industries.

By Jeffrey T. Lewis

Source: online.wsj.com