Arkema Completes Integration of Dow's UCAR Emulsion Systems

Arkema has formally completed its acquisition of Dow's acrylic monomers and acrylic latex polymers (UCAR Emulsion Systems) business activities in North America.

Dow's former Clear Lake, Tx.-based acrylic monomers production site is being integrated into Arkema's existing Acrylics business unit, within the Industrial Chemicals business segment.

The acrylic latex polymers activity has been organized into a new business unit, Arkema Emulsion Systems, which is dedicated to the paint, coatings, adhesives, and construction product markets. This new business unit will be part of the Industrial Chemicals business segment. Richard Jenkins, the former general manager of Dow's UCAR Emulsions Systems and Monomers business, has been appointed president of this newly created business unit.

In addition, the PolyphobeTM Rheology modifiers formerly in the UCAR Emulsion Systems product line are being integrated into Arkema's Coatex subsidiary. By supplying Polyphobe™ products, Coatex will extend its portfolio for the paint and coatings industry to the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico markets.

Date Posted: March 2, 2010