Chemicals
Feedstocks
Feedstocks
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Diethylene Glycol
HELM AG sells DEG in Europe. The product is a feedstock in the manufacture of polyester resins and polyols.
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Methanol
Methanol is a basic component for the petrochemicals industry and is also increasingly being used in the energy sector.
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Monoethylene Glycol
HELM AG is one of the biggest distributors of monoethylene glycol in Europe. The product is used primarily as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibre and PET.
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Propylene
Propylene is an industrial gas used as a raw material for the manufacture of plastic products.
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Styrene Monomer
HELM AG is one of the largest marketers of styrene monomer in Europe. Styrene is mainly used for the production of styrene based polymers like Polystyrene (PS), Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
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Triethylene Glycol
HELM AG is one of the biggest distributors of triethylene glycol in Europe. The product is used primarily in gas dehydration and as a plasticizer for PVB film.
Derivatives
Derivatives
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Acetic Acid
Acetic acid is used in several chemical processes. Additionally, the molecule is found in paints, cleaning agents and disinfectants or as part of preservative and food additives.
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Acetone
Acetone is a worldwide marketed and distributed product by HELM and is used in the solvent industry.
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Adipic Acid
Adipic Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid.
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Citric Acid
Citric acid is used as an acidifier, antioxidant, complexing agent, acidity regulator, melting salt and for a range of technical applications.
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Diethanolamine
Diethanolamine (DEA) belongs to the category of the ethanolamines and is used primarily in the manufacture of agrochemicals, but it also finds application in the production of cleaning agents and detergents.
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Dimethylformamide
The HELM AG is one of the world’s biggest suppliers of dimethylformamide (DMF) for all common areas of application.
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Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl acetate has an important role in the production of paints and varnishes. It is also used in the production of adhesives and in the pharmaceutical industry. HELM AG is the largest independent ethyl acetate distributor in Europe.
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Ethylbenzene
Ethylbenzene is an organic aromatic hydrocarbon liquid used virtually exclusively (>99.5%) for the manufacture of Styrene.
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Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is one of the most important inorganic, strong acids. It is one of the most remarkable basic chemicals and it is found in various applications in a range of industry sectors.
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Isophthalic Acid
Isophthalic Acid is a crystalline powder used as the diacid component in the synthesis of high quality resins for industrial coatings and for structural resins for fibreglass reinforced plastics applications.
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Linear Alkylbenzene
As an anionic surfactant the neutralized sulphonate of LAB is nearly in all kinds of detergent formulations like for household, laundry, dishwashing. HELM AG is marketing the linear alkylbenzene for ELAB (Egypt) on an exclusive basis.
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Maleic Anhydride
Maleic anhydride (MA) is mainly used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR). It requires expert handling.
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Melamine
HELM AG is a Marketeer of Melamine on a global basis since 30 years.
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Monoethanolamine
Monoethanolamine (MEA) belongs to the group of ethanolamines and is used in the production of detergents and cleaning agents, amongst others.
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Phosphoric Acid
The thermal phosphoric acid sold by HELM is obtained through the combustion of phosphate rock. It is considered extremely pure and be used in almost all fields of application – from the food industry right through to the electrical industry.
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Phthalic Anhydride
Phthalic Anhydride can be supplied in molten form in heated truck containers direct from source.
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Phthalic Anhydride Flake
Phthalic Anhydride can be supplied as a white crystalline solid in flake form.
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Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Carbonate (50% Solution)
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Potassium Hydroxide Flake
Potassium Hydroxide is a white crystalline flake material that is a basic ingredient in a wide range of chemical products and processes.
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Potassium Hydroxide Liquor
Potassium Hydroxide Liquor (50% solution)
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PTMEG Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol
PTMEG is a polymeric diol like ethylene glycol and its polymers but with a four carbon repeating unit instead of a two carbon repeating unit.
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Sebacic Acid
Sebacic acid is a dicarboxylic acid based on renewable castor oil.
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Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide is a white pigment with outstanding properties for various technical applications.
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Triethanolamine
Triethanolamine (TEA) belongs to the category of the ethanolamines and is used primarily in the manufacture of fabric softeners.
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Trimellitic Anhydride
Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) is a white crystalline flake material with a primary use in the synthesis of Trimellitate Esters which are plasticisers used to modify the properties primarily of PVC and other plastics.
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VAM
Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a versatile product found in many objects in our daily lives – from composite safety glass right through to flip flop sandals. HELM is one of the leading suppliers of VAM worldwide.