Let our experts help you put the pieces together to solve your epoxidization needs.

As one of the world leaders in oxirane chemistry, you can turn to Arkema’s experts in the epoxides business to keep you ahead of the competition while committing to the sustainability of our planet.  Many of our epoxide products are derived from various vegetable oils and green chemistry is applied in manufacturing them.

With over 50 years of technical expertise in the industry, Arkema is equipped with advanced, specialized solutions, so you can count on Arkema to get you the results you need.  Learn more about our plant capabilities.

Arkema is able to produce a broad range of epoxides and certain derivatives including:

• Vikolox^® Epoxidized Alpha Olefins [1,2 Epoxy Alkanes]
• Vikopol^® Epoxidized Polybutene
• Vikinol^® 1,2 Dihydroxy Alkanes
• Vikoflex® Epoxidized Vegetable Oils and Epoxidized Fatty Acid Ester
• Pinene and Limonene Oxides
• Campholenic Aldehyde
• Soybean Oil Polyols
• Various developmental epoxides

Arkema Epoxides, SoyPolyols and Derivatives can be used as acid and mercaptan scavengers, epoxy reactive diluents, pvc plasticizers, polyether and polyester polyol replacements, polymer crosslinking, sources of hyrophobicity, and chemical intermediates in various applications:

Benefits of Using Epoxides:

Certain properties can be modified by your choice of epoxides.  Samples can be obtained by filling out the sample form; however, in some instances fees may apply.

To Achieve:	Use:
Increased Cure Rate Increased Hardness Increased Adherence	Limonene Dioxide
Decreased Viscosity	Limonene Dioxide Vikolox®
Increased Viscosity	Pbd 605
Increased Flexibility	Eso Vikolox®
Reduced Formulation Cost	Epoxy Esters Vikolox® Vikoflex®

Vikolox^® and Vikoflex^® are registered trademarks of Viking Chemical Company
Vikinol^® and Vikopol^® are registered trademarks of Arkema Inc.