Chemicals Processing Pharmaceuticals
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Custom-made Materials
The plastics sector is highly diversified, with markets developing on all five continents. Solvay companies not only lead the world in the manufacture of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), but are also in the top division for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and produce both polypropylene (PP) and many specialty polymers.
Each of these plastics contains a diverse assortment of materials. Polymerization techniques and additives (plasticizers, pigments, fillers, etc.) can multiply the properties of a single polymer (flow, mechanical strength, etc.).
After use, these plastics can be recycled or their energy value recovered by clean incineration.
The know-how we have acquired in the field of plastics enables us to produce custom-made formulations in line with developments in processing technology and consumer quality requirements.
1999 sales breakdown by main product families (in %) 1999 plastics sales: EUR 2,624 M (USD 2,636 M)
| Polyolefins | 57% |
| Vinyls | 32% |
| PVC compounds | 6% |
| Speciality polymers | 5% |
For more information on the specific business strategy for Plastics, please click here.