We make bio-based materials, polymers used to optimize the performance of new energies and electric vehicles, solutions to extend the lifetime of our clients’ products, and recycling programs for our materials. Positioned at the start of the supply chain leading to the end user, Arkema makes concrete contributions to the optimization of raw materials and natural resources.
Our Encor® resin for paints is made from 98% bio-based raw materials.
Produced from castor oil, our Rilsan® polyamides are used to make sports shoe soles, spectacle frames, cases for mobile phones and laptops, and auto engine parts.
Our Kynar® fluoride material boosts the performance of batteries.
Elium® composites are used to design gas tanks that are more lightweight and recyclable.
Panels are more durable thanks to protective films made with our Kynar® fluoride material.
Our liquid thermoplastic resin Elium® is used to make recyclable turbine blades.
Our Kercoat® and Opticoat® glass coatings lengthen the durability of bottles.
Our Cecabase RT® additive lowers the preparation temperature for asphalts.
We have two recycling programs for our PMMA (acrylic glass) and value-added polymers.