Arkema is a world leader in oxirane chemistry and is able to produce a broad range of epoxides and certain derivatives including:

• Vikolox^® Epoxidized Alpha Olefins [1,2 Epoxy Alkanes]
• Vikopol^TM Epoxidized Polybutene
• Vikinol^TM 1,2 Dihydroxy Alkanes
• Vikoflex® Epoxidized Vegetable Oils and Epoxidized Fatty Acid Ester
• Pinene and Limonene Oxides
• Campholenic Aldehyde
• Soybean Oil Polyols
• Various developmental epoxides

In addition, we have the technical expertise and production capabilities to custom and toll manufacture a variety of specialty epoxides and certain derivatives, in quantities from laboratory through to commercial scale.

Arkema Epoxides, SoyPolyols and Derivatives can be used as acid & mercaptan scavengers, epoxy reactive diluents, pvc plasticizers, polyether and polyester polyol replacements, polymer cross linking, sources of hyrophobicity, and chemical intermediates in various applications:

• Lubricant and Fuel Additives
• Polyurethanes
• Hydraulic and functional fluids
• Plastics and polymers
• Agricultural chemicals & Pharmaceutical
• Flavor and Fragrance chemicals
• Personal care products
• Surfactants
• Adhesives, Caulks, Sealants, Urethanes, Epoxy Resins
• Specialty coatings, Inks, Paints
• UV/EB and laser curing systems
• Electronics
• Various other specialty chemical applications