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. -
Methanol
Methanol is a basic component for the petrochemicals industry and is also increasingly being used in the energy sector. -
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. -
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). -
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. -
Acetone
Acetone is a worldwide marketed and distributed product by HELM and is used in the solvent industry. -
Bisphenol-A
HELM is marketing bisphenol-A worldwide, which is an important raw material for the production of polycarbonate and epoxy resins. -
Castor Oil
Castor Oil is a vegetable oil, pressed from the castor plant with unique properties for the chemical industry. -
Diethyl Oxalate
Diethyl oxalate is an intermediate product in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals (fungicides, herbicides), and it is also used as a solvent for resins. -
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. -
Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate
Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates (FAE) are non-ionic environmentally friendly and “green” surfactants primarily used in detergents, personal care e.g. for shampoo, as well as for textile and leather processing. -
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. -
p-Toluenesulfonic Acid
p-Toluenesulfonic Acid can be used as a catalyst in the coating industry. -
Phenol
Phenol is an important feedstock for the production of Bisphenol A and Phenolic Resins and is sold by HELM worldwide. -
Sebacic Acid
Sebacic acid is a dicarboxylic acid based on renewable castor oil. -
Sulphuric Acid
Sulphuric acid is used in a wide range of applications and in different industry sectors. The main application is the production of fertilizers. -
Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide is a white pigment with outstanding properties for various technical applications.