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. -
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).
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. -
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. -
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. -
Dimethylformamide
The HELM AG is one of the world’s biggest suppliers of dimethylformamide (DMF) for all common areas of application. -
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. -
Monoethanolamine
Monoethanolamine (MEA) belongs to the group of ethanolamines and is used in the production of detergents and cleaning agents, amongst others. -
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.