Our Business Unit has 9 production facilities: 4 in Europe (Lacq, Mourenx, La Chambre and Rotterdam) and 3 in the United States (Beaumont, Houston and Mobile). Arkema's thiochemicals operations were developed in the early 1960s following the discovery of a major natural gas field in the Lacq region of France, from which hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is extracted. Today, our technical experts draw on that history of industry excellence to help our customers make better products at a lower cost.
Thiochemicals Product Line
Mercaptans: Used primarily as feedstock in the manufacturing of amino acids for animal feed, as chain transfer agents for polymerization and as intermediates in agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Odorants: Delivering on-time and appropriate blends for natural gas and propane.
Sulfides & Polysulfides: Used primarily as additives for lubricants and as sulfurizing agents in steamcrackers and refineries.
Sulfonyls: Used as catalysts in chemical reactions, as intermediates in agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals and as electroplating baths.
DMSO: Used as a synthesis and formulation solvent.
Oxygenated Solvents: Used as solvents in the coatings, adhesives, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical industries.
Rubber & Adhesive Additives: French subsidiary MLPC (Manufacture Landaise de Produits Chimiques), which operates plants in Europe, offers these and intermediates for chemical and agrochemical applications.
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