FR PRODUCTS ARKEMA GROUP INVESTOR RELATIONS CAREERS Homepage Media Glossary MEDIA News Events Media tools Glossary Contact Social media hub Arkema's products and activities glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ? All Acrylic acid An acid derived from propylene and mainly used as an intermediate in the manufacture of superabsorbents (for diapers) and derivatives for the production of paint, ink, glue, as well as polymers for water treatment. Arkema is one of the world’s leading producers of acrylic acid. Activated carbons Processed charcoal used for its properties as an adsorption agent (i.e. the retention of molecules of a gas or a liquide substance on the surface of a solid). Ceca, an Arkema subsidiary, is one of the world’s main producers of actived carbons. Carbon nanotube (or CNT) The carbon nanotubes, embedded in polymer matrices in very small amounts, provide the properties of mechanical reinforcement and conductivity. Cylindrical structure consisting of coils of one to tens of graphite planes, with a diameter ranging from 10 to 100 nanometers, and a few microns in length. COD Chemical oxygen demand. A parameter for measuring water pollution by organic compounds, whose decomposition consumes oxygen. Diatomites Unicellular micro-organisms used in their fossil state (diatomites) by the chemical industry for their properties as filter aid. Ceca, an Arkema subsidiary, is one of the world’s main producers of diatomites. DMDS Sulfides and polysulfides (DMDS) are thiochemicals (sulfur derivatives) used as additives for lubricants, as sulfiding agents in steamcrackers and refineries, and as gas odorizers. Arkema's DMDS is poised to develop significantly now that it has been approved in the United States as a new soil fumigation agent for wide-ranging fruit and vegetable crops, replacing methyl bromide, a fumigation agent due to be phased out as part of the Montreal Protocol. DMSO DMSO or Sulfonyls products are thiochemicals (sulfur derivatives) used primarily as catalysts in the chemical industry, as intermediates in agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals manufacture, as metal plating baths, and as synthesis and formulation solvents. Emulsions (= latex) Emulsions, also called latex, are binders (or resins) for paint, glue or varnish produced by polymerization of monomers (acrylic, vinyl and others). They become stable dispersion in water of polymer particles. When they are coated and dry, they form a continuous film. Fluorogases Fluorinated gases are refrigerant fluids used in refrigeration and air-conditioning circuits (household equipments, commercial equipments, buildings, cars, etc.). Arkema is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fluorogases with a wide range of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) marketed under the tradename Forane®. Functional polyolefins Ethylene-derived polymers used as binding agents in multilayer food packaging and other industrial applications. 1234Next Services Search for a product All Arkema locations Contact All Arkema websites Start a conversation Likes Followers Users Users Products Innovation Arkema group Social responsibility Investor relations Careers Media Site map Legals General terms and conditions of sale Arkema Group Social Media Hub