1. Bostik Adhesives
Bostik, an Arkema subsidiary, makes hundreds of adhesives, sealants and grouts. Its high-value-added solutions are found everywhere in the home, from flooring to interior decoration, repairs to DIY projects,
and packaging to personal care products. They’re also used in cars, planes and trains. In transportation, the elastic, waterproof adhesives of windows, roofs and metal frames reduce vibrations and vehicle weight, helping to cut fuel consumption.
2. Pebax® Elastomer
Our Pebax® elastomer makes jogging, running, hiking and track & field athletic shoes lighter, springier and more flexible. This chemical wonder was designed at our R&D center in Normandy, France. Pebax® elastomer offers
a unique range of properties, including light weight, effective energy return, long-lasting elasticity, toughness, flexibility and impact resistance. It is used in the soles of the top athletic shoe brands, including Nike, Adidas, Puma, The North
Face, Mizuno, Asics, Reebok, Under Armour, and New Balance. Stiffer Pebax® grades are also used to make the ski boot shells of such big-name brands as Alpina, Scarpa, Dynafit, Fischer and Scott.
3. Altuglas® Polymer
Often called acrylic glass, Altuglas® PMMA offers outstanding optical properties and well-balanced physical and mechanical characteristics. As transparent as crystal, lightweight, easy to process and naturally UV age-resistant, it has long been
used, in both clear and tinted versions, in interior and bathroom furniture, illuminated signs, LCD flat panel displays, automobile tail lights and more.
4. Sartomer® Resins
These acrylic resins have made it possible to develop high-performance adhesives for smartphone and tablet touchscreens that help ensure optimal light diffusion and sharp picture quality. They deliver key properties, specifically durability, protection
against yellowing and excellent flexibility. These resins also go into the varnish used to protect smartphone and tablet backs and shells, offering a scratchproof coating and a unique matte or gloss finish.
5. Certincoat® Coating
Certincoat® coatings let the sunlight in and keep heat from getting out. A huge plus in cold climates, these low-emissivity flat-glass coatings make windows smarter and improve building insulation. The end result: heating savings of 30%. A version
for flat glass installed in warm climates is also available. This coating limits the penetration of UV rays, reducing the need for air conditioning.
6. Nitroxy® Revolution Molecular Sieves
These porous, minuscule beads are used in a new generation of portable oxygen concentrators for people suffering from respiratory insufficiency. Until now, patients had to drag cumbersome oxygen bottles the size of a small suitcase and weighing up to
12 kilograms around with them. Nitroxy® Revolution molecular sieves act as filters, capturing the nitrogen in the air and concentrating 95%-pure, oxygen-enriched air in a lighter (around 3 kilograms), quieter and more manageable medical
device. This solution makes life more convenient for patients, who can once again go to the movies, fly in planes and use public transit.
