Chemicals
Derivatives
Derivatives
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Acetic Acid
Acetic acid is used both in the production of plastics and in the manufacture of cosmetic products. It is also a preservative and is increasingly used for de-icing airport runways -
Acetone
Acetone is a worldwide marketed and distributed product by HELM and is used in the solvent industry -
Adipic Acid
Adipic Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid. -
Ammonia
Ammonia is a raw material in the production of many nitrogen based fertilizers. It is also a building block for many chemicals, synthetic fibres, explosives and cleaners. -
BDO
Butanediol (BDO) is a liquid chemical used mainly in the manufacture of fibres for sports clothing and polymers for the automotive industry. -
Bisphenol-A
HELM is marketing bisphenol-A worldwide, which is an important raw material for the production of polycarbonate and epoxy resins. -
Butyl Acetate
Butyl Acetate is a solvent mainly used for paint and varnishes as well as resins. It is also used in nail polish and as an ingredient for perfumes. -
Caustic Soda Lye
Caustic soda lye is used in many and various industries, such as paper, textiles and nutrition as well as in the production of soaps, detergents, cleansing agents, aluminium, paints and in the pharmaceuticals sector. -
Chromium Sulphate Solution
Chromium sulphate solution is used mainly in the leather industry. -
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. -
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. -
Dimethylformamide
The HELM AG is one of the world’s biggest suppliers of dimethylformamide (DMF) for all common areas of application. -
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. -
Fiberglass
HELM is the exclusive marketing partner for Jushi in German-speaking countries. -
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. -
Isopropanol
Isopropanol (IPA) is a chemical compound that is amongst others used in the production of disinfectants and hand sanitizers. -
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. -
Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate is highly water-resistant and is used in the manufacture of lubricating greases for the automotive and aviation industries. -
Lithium Polysilicate
This product complements the colloidal silica series of products (Ludox®) from the Grace Davison company and was developed specifically for inorganic coating applications. -
Ludox®
While applications for Ludox® are many and varied, it is used primarily as a corrosion-inhibiting agent. -
Maleic Anhydride
Maleic anhydride (MA) is mainly used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR). It requires expert handling. -
Melamine
HELM AG is a Marketeer of Melamine on a global basis since 30 years. -
Methylmethacrylat
MMA is used in multiple applications of the automotive and construction sector. HELM AG is a global distributor of MMA with a focus on the European market. -
Monoethanolamine
Monoethanolamine (MEA) belongs to the group of ethanolamines and is used in the production of detergents and cleaning agents, amongst others. -
N-Paraffin C10-C13
The main use of n-Paraffin is for the production of LAB (Linear Alkylbenzene) for the detergent industry or as a plasticizer and for lamp oils. -
P-Toluenesulfonic Acid
p-Toluenesulfonic Acid can be used as a catalyst in the coating industry. -
Para-Tertiary-Butylphenol
PTBP is an important feedstock for the production of phenol formaldehyde resin. -
Phenol
Phenol is an important feedstock for the production of Bisphenol A and Phenolic Resins and is sold by HELM worldwide. -
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. -
Sebacic Acid
Sebacic acid is a dicarboxylic acid based on renewable castor oil. -
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite is mainly used as a bleaching agent. It is also used as a disinfectant, for example in swimming pools. -
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. -
Triethanolamine
Triethanolamine (TEA) belongs to the category of the ethanolamines and is used primarily in the manufacture of fabric softeners. -
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.
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. -
Monopropylene Glycol
HELM AG has established itself on a monopropylene glycol market since 2009 and markets and distributes the MPG production of a number of well known producers. As a services provider, HELM develops customised supply models to serve the industry. -
Propylene
Propylene is an industrial gas used as a raw material for the manufacture of plastic products. -
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.