After ChiroBlock took the first step from the laboratory scale to the kiloscale in 2019, we are now taking another step towards expanding our kilo laboratory capacities. To expand and supplement the existing laboratory facilities with 60l and 100l reactors, ChiroBlock is now investing around EUR 1 million in additional synthesis facilities. The core of the new technical center is a 630l reactor at the 6bar level. A pressure filter (heatable) and a corresponding drying unit complete the solids handling. The external storage has a capacity of 10m³ of solvents and an internal active storage of another 5m³. The new technical center also offers 300m² of space for expansion and the ventilation system is designed with a sufficient capacity buffer. The deliberately chosen spatial separation from the existing systems as part of risk management ensures the ability to work for our customers even in the worst case scenario.

Update/progress report:

Delivery/completion in 2024:

• Reactor Thaletec 630 liters, steel enamel, 3 heating zones, -40 … 150 °C, 6bar, ATEX T4 –
• Capacitor Thaletec, steel enamel, 2.5m² exchange area, 6bar
• Temperature control unit Huber, -45 … 150°C, heating output 36KW, cooling output 28KW
• Solvent active storage 5m³
• Solvent passive storage 20m³
• Room layout (renovation work)

Remaining work in 2025:

• Completion of ventilation system 7500m³/h with heat recovery
• Completion of pipelines/electrical installations

The planned commissioning is in Q2/2025. The new technical center will have a total area of ​​235m².