Organic Chlorine Derivatives

INEOS Inovyn is one of the world's largest producers of organic chlorine derivatives, including flagship brands such as its CERECLOR™ range of chlorinated paraffins and REODRINTM, its bio-circular epichlorohydrin. 

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Organic Chlorine Derivatives

   

1,2,3 Trichloropropane

1,2,3 trichloropropane produced by INEOS Inovyn is used as a starting material in specific industries including crop protection and adhesives.

1,3-Dichloropropene

1.3 dichloropropene produced by INEOS Inovyn, and marketed by our customers, is used in crop protection, helping to keep several food crops free from disease.

Allyl chloride

Allyl chloride produced by INEOS Inovyn is a precursor of epichlorohydrin. It is also used in the production of “green” tyres and other rubber products, and of coagulants for water treatment.

Carbon tetrachloride

INEOS Inovyn produces carbon tetrachloride for supply as a feedstock for fluoro-gases which are primarily used for refrigerants and foam blowing.

Chlorinated paraffins

INEOS Inovyn is the largest manufacturer of chlorinated paraffins in the world.

Our extensive range of chlorinated paraffins - marketed under the CERECLOR™ brand - is the result of more than 60 years of product innovation.

CERECLOR™ is renowned as the cost effective additive for a wide range of industrial applications including paints; adhesives; plastics; and sealants.

Chloroform

Chloroform produced by INEOS Inovyn is a key raw material for certain fluorinated polymers, e.g, PTFE. It is also used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical ingredients that help keep people healthy through the production of many of today's medicines.

Di-isoamyl ether

INEOS Inovyn is a leading manufacturer of di-isoamyl ether, which is used as an industrial solvent in electronics and polymer chemistry.

Epichlorohydrin

INEOS Inovyn produces epichlorohydrin, a key building block in the manufacture of epoxy resins for composites, coatings and adhesives widely used in industries such as construction, wind energy generation, electronics and aerospace industry. It is also used in the production of chemicals used in pulp and paper and water treatment.

REODRINTM, the world’s first bio-attributed epichlorohydrin launched in 2021, exemplifies our ongoing commitment to accelerate the circular economy and deliver a Net Zero Europe by 2050. Find out more information here

Glycerol alpha monochlorohydrin

Glycerol alpha monochlorohydrin produced by INEOS Inovyn is used as a key starting material in the manufacture of chemicals and active ingredients, for example in the production of fungicides; expectorants; and pharmaceuticals.

Methylene chloride

INEOS Inovyn produces a range of methylene chloride grades, including its exclusive brand METHOKLONETM.

Amongst other key applications, methylene chloride is used as an effective extraction medium in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals or as a solvent in low temperature metal cleaning.

Perchloroethylene

INEOS Inovyn is a leading manufacturer of perchloroethylene, with its key brands PERSTABIL® used for dry cleaning, SOLTENE™ used for metal degreasing; and CATALYST grade used in petrochemical refineries.

Polyglycerols

INEOS Inovyn is the world-leader in the production and marketing of vegetable based high purity polyglycerols (diglycerol, polyglycerol-3 and polyglycerol-4).

These products are used in their native state or are transformed into derivatives by our customers within industries as varied as food; personal care; pharmaceuticals; and plastics. 

Continuous research and development carried out by INEOS Inovyn has led to a new generation of polyglycerols, with consistently high purity and unique properties.  

Sustainable Organic Chlorine Derivatives

The launch in 2021 of REODRINTM, the world's first bio-attributed epichlorohydrin, exemplifies our our ongoing commitment to accelerate the circular economy and deliver a Net Zero Europe by 2050. Find out more here.

Organic Chlorine Derivatives

Chlor-Alkali

General Purpose Vinyls

Specialty Vinyls