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Specialty Thiochemicals, with a full range of organosulfur
derivatives:
- Sodium methyl mercaptan (SMM) available in wide-ranging grades, i.e.
21%, 27% or 33% aqueous solutions, or methanol solutions, in drum or in
bulk. Applications include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, chemical synthesis
and polymers.
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Thioglycolic Acid and Derivatives, used primarily as organotin stabilizers
for PVC, as well as in the cosmetics market for cold permanent wave preparations
and depilatory creams and lotions, oilfield chemicals, and leather processing.
- An extensive Sulfonyl range, with Methane Sulfonic Acid (MSA) and Methane
Sulfonic Chloride (MSC), and other Alkane Sulfonyls. Sulfonyls are used
in various markets from pharmaceuticals and esterification catalysis to
electroplating as an electrolyte (E-PURE MSA®).
- Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) is used as a solvent in electronics,
and is indispensable in agrochemicals, fine chemical organic and polymer
synthesis.
- Arkema also serves the polymer market with its wide range of Chain Transfer
Agent (CTA) mercaptans such as tertio-dodecylmercaptan (TDM) and n-octylmercaptan
(NOM), and offers thiopolymer modifiers such as DMDO (1,8-dimercapto 3,6-dioxaoctane).
Specialty and Alkyl Amines (AA), alkyl alkanolamines (AAA) and alkyl hydroxylamines
(DEHA) represent a complete product portfolio for a wide range of markets
such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, cosmetics, coatings, lubricants,
polymers, and water treatment. Arkema has been producing amines for over
50 years.
Hydrazine Hydrate and Salts, azoic and triazolic derivatives, whose purity
and quality are well-known throughout the world. Arkema's Hydrazine
Hydrate and Derivatives play a major role and offer optimum performance
in various applications: agrochemicals (intermediates for the synthesis
of thousands of plant protection products), pharmaceuticals (precursors
in anticancer drugs, antibacterial drugs, diuretics, etc.), also in chemicals
synthesis, water treatment, blowing agents for plastics and elastomers,
etc.
A broad range of Specialty Epoxides and Derivatives, including Vikolox®
Alpha Olefin Oxides, Vikopol™ Polybutene Epoxides, Vikonol™ 1,2-Dihydroxy
Alkanes, Vikoflex® Epoxidized Vegetable Oils and Esters, Soybean Oil
Polyols, Alpha Pinene and Limonene Oxides, Campholenic Aldehyde, various
developmental products, tolling services and custom synthesis.
Our Peroxides and Derivatives can be used as acid and mercaptan scavengers,
crosslinking agents, reactive diluents and chemical intermediates in lubricants,
metal working fluids, fuel additives, hydraulic and functional fluids,
personal care products, polyurethanes, paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives,
inks, surfactants, UV/EB curing applications, and various other specialty
chemicals applications. Arkema is a world leader in oxirane technology.
Castor Oil chemicals, with glycerine, heptaldehyde, heptanol and esterol,
methyl undecylenate, and undecylenic and heptanoic acids. All of the performance
products are exceptional and unique in their characteristics and properties,
and find applications from perfume, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals to technical
products (lubricants, metal working fluids, polymers and plasticizers,
etc.).
A global chemical player, Arkema combines 3 related and integrated business
segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products.
Present in over 40 countries with 18,400 employees, Arkema achieves sales
of 5.7 billion euros (2005). With its 6 research centers in France, the
United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema
holds leadership positions in its principal markets.
Source: Arkema
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