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Vinyl Chloride Monomer

Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is the key chemical precursor to

polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is produced commercially by

combining a hydrocarbon feedstock, namely ethylene, obtained

by cracking natural gas or petroleum, with elemental chlorine.

Polyvinyl Chloride

OxyChem offers a full product line of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

resins suitable for most vinyl production applications. PVC is

widely used in medical applications, piping systems, siding,

irrigation and sewer systems, electrical conduits, window

frames, water distribution systems, wire and cable insulation,

flooring and wallcoverings, fencing, gutters and downspouts,

landfill liners and fire-sprinkler piping.

Chlorinated Organics OxyChem’s chlorinated organics are used as chemical

feedstock and intermediates in the manufacturing of silicones,

agricultural chemicals, refrigerants, quaternary ammonium

compounds and pharmaceuticals. Other applications include

metal and electronics cleaning, paint stripping, flexible foam

manufacturing and catalyst regeneration.

Silicates

Sodium silicate is the generic name for a series of compounds

derived from soluble sodium silicate glasses. They serve a wide

range of end-use markets, including thermal and acoustical

insulation, ceramics, soaps and detergents, paper products,

paint and pigments, and water treatment.

ACL® Chlorinated Isocyanurates

Chlorinated isocyanurates are leading dry sanitizers used for

residential swimming pools and spas, effectively eliminating

germs and algae. Their disinfection properties make them an

important component of dishwashing detergents and industrial

water treatment products. OxyChem’s chlorinated

isocyanurates are also approved for routine potable water

chlorination.

Chlorine

One of the most abundant naturally occurring chemical

elements, chlorine plays a role in more than 50 percent of all

commercial chemistry. It is an essential building block for safe

drinking water, waste water treatment, pharmaceuticals

(including antibiotics, pain relievers, cancer treatments),

plastics, dyes, cosmetics, construction materials, shatter-

resistant glasses, bulletproof vests, electronics, adhesives,

automobile parts (including seat belts) and sports equipment.

Sodium Hydroxide

Commonly known as caustic soda, sodium hydroxide is

coproduced with chlorine and has a wide variety of applications

in many industries, including pulp and paper, aluminum, soaps

and detergents, textiles, petrochemicals and chemical

processing. Caustic soda is also used in the production of

bleach, food processing, water treatment, battery recycling,

pharmaceuticals, drilling muds, petroleum refining and

agricultural chemicals.

Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium hydroxide, or caustic potash, is used by the soap

and detergent, fertilizer and chemical industries. Other uses for

caustic potash are molten salts, dyes, pharmaceuticals,

photographic chemicals and batteries.

Calcium Chloride

Calcium chloride is largely used to control snow and ice on

sidewalks, parking lots and roads; to suppress dust on

unpaved surfaces; and for road stabilization. Its use has been

extended through a variety of innovative applications in oil field

operations, industrial processing, agriculture, water treatment,

refrigeration systems and tire weighting.

For additional information, visit www.oxy.com

June 2019

Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) is a leading manufacturer with facilities in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Headquartered in

Dallas, OxyChem is a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum, one of the largest U.S. oil and gas companies based on market

capitalization. OxyChem’s market position is first and second in the U.S. for the principal products it manufactures and markets.