Acetic acid is used both in the production of plastics and in the manufacture of cosmetic products. It is also a preservative and is increasingly used for de-icing airport runways

Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3.

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) mainly finds application in the metal-working and chemicals industries. Combined with water, it reacts to form alkaline caustic soda.

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is one of the most important inorganic, strong acids. It is one of the most remarkable basic chemicals and it is found in various applications in a range of industry sectors.

Sulphuric acid is used in a wide range of applications and in different industry sectors. The main application is the production of fertilizers.

Adipic Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid.

Diethanolamine (DEA) belongs to the category of the ethanolamines and is used primarily in the manufacture of agrochemicals, but it also finds application in the production of cleaning agents and detergents.

Ethyl acetate has an important role in the production of paints and varnishes. It is also used in the production of adhesives and in the pharmaceutical industry. HELM AG is the largest independent ethyl acetate distributor in Europe.

Maleic anhydride (MA) is mainly used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR). It requires expert handling.

HELM AG is a Marketeer of Melamine on a global basis since 30 years.

Monoethanolamine (MEA) belongs to the group of ethanolamines and is used in the production of detergents and cleaning agents, amongst others.

Sebacic acid is a dicarboxylic acid based on renewable castor oil.

Sulfamic Acid is mainly used for the production of descalers and cleaning agents.

Titanium Dioxide is a white pigment with outstanding properties for various technical applications.

Triethanolamine (TEA) belongs to the category of the ethanolamines and is used primarily in the manufacture of fabric softeners.

Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a versatile product found in many objects in our daily lives – from composite safety glass right through to flip flop sandals. HELM is one of the leading suppliers of VAM worldwide.

HELM AG sells DEG in Europe. The product is a feedstock in the manufacture of polyester resins and polyols.

HELM markets Ethanol worldwide. It finds application in automotive fuels, in the chemical industry, and in the production of alcoholic beverages.

Methanol is a basic component for the petrochemicals industry and is also increasingly being used in the energy sector.

HELM AG is one of the biggest distributors of monoethylene glycol in Europe. The product is used primarily as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibre and PET.

Propylene is an industrial gas used as a raw material for the manufacture of plastic products.

HELM AG is one of the largest marketers of styrene monomer in Europe. Styrene is mainly used for the production of styrene based polymers like Polystyrene (PS), Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).

HELM AG is one of the biggest distributors of triethylene glycol in Europe. The product is used primarily in gas dehydration and as a plasticizer for PVB film.