Thiochemicals
Sulfur and specialty solutions
Arkema's Thiochemicals, a global footprint
with world-class expertise in technology, applications, and supply chain
Reliable, international manufacturing facilities
Within our Thiochemicals business, Arkema operates across the 3 continents with manufacturing plants in Europe, Asia and North America. These facilities operate under ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 8001:2007 standards and handle high-quality continuous production of organosulfur compounds from hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to methyl mercaptan (MeSH) and specialties. In addition to manufacturing, we have extensive expertise in industrial project management.A worldwide strategy, ensuring security of supply
With over 70 years of expertise in sulphur-based and specialty products, and with warehousing facilities and teams around the world, we are able to anticipate and proactively respond to our customers' needs, anywhere.
High-value sulfur-based and specialty solutions for a wide range of applications focused on essential needs
A complete portfolio of sulphur derivatives including
A pride to be partners to our clients
More than a supplier
We offer our clients a wide range of support and customized outstanding services such as Carelflex® for the refining market and Odorflex® for the gas transmission market.
A strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
Sustainability at the core of what we do
Structured around 3 major programs (Circular Economy, Climate change, Portfolio Sustainability Assessment named Archimedes), our mission is to provide more sustainable solutions to feed the world and manage energy consumption through bio-based and low carbon initiatives.
Thiochemical's Sustainability Mission: Driving Positive Impact Through Innovation
Driven by innovation, responsible management of our activities and their social impact, our sulphur-based and specialty products contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable industry.
More than 10% of our sales are invested every year in the environment, innovation and industrial performance.
Contributing to 9 of the SDG* of the UN Global Compact
In terms of sustainable development, Thiochemicals' solutions addresses 9 of the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations Global Compact, mainly related to Good Health & Well-Being (3), Climate Actions (13) and Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure (9). These goals are complemented by our contribution to the fight against hunger and the commitment to clean energy.
We thrive on collaboration
We believe that the best innovations come from diversity, inclusion, and cross-functional teams. All of us contribute to our long-term goals.
Our ranges and solutions
- Chain transfer agent
- Odorants for gas and liquids
- TPS® Extreme Pressures additives for lubricant
- Agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediates synthesis
- Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS) for refineries and petrochemical
- Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS) for soil fumigation
- Sulfonyls
- Thioglycolics
- Thioacetic Acid (TAA)
- Alkylphenol disulfide for rubber and rosin
- Polythiols
- Heavy Mercaptans
Main products and brands
- DMDS, Evolution® E2
- Vigileak®, Mercaptan blends for LPG odorization
- Spotleak®, Mercaptan blends for Natural Gas odorization
- Odorflex® operational services related to gas odorant
- MSA Scaleva® for cleaning
- RUBBER ADDITIVES EKALAND® AND MIXLAND®
- Normal Octyl Mercaptan (NOM)
- Carelflex®, on-site sulfiiding services for refinieries
- TPS® 44
- Vultac® alkylphenol disulfide
- TPS® 20
- Ekaland