Houston, Texas

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Contact Us 2231 Haden Road Houston, TX  77015 Phone: 713-450-6703 FAX: 713-450-6773 Facility Manager: Chad Crittendon

Our Products and Markets

The Houston, TX plant is a global supplier of linear mercaptans, tertiary mercaptans, and carbon disulfide. These products are key ingredients in the manufacture of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Our products are also used in the production of synthetic rubber, plastics and corrosion inhibitors. 

Community Involvement

• Science Teacher Program – We participate in an annual workshop each summer, which is supported by the Arkema Inc. Foundation. Local science teachers spend a week studying experiment kits with the help of a plant scientist. The program is designed to help science teachers expand and enhance their science teaching skills. 
• Haden Road Community Advisory Panel (HAD CAP) – We work with a group of local citizens who help us and nearby plants maintain a vital two-way communication link with the businesses and residents in our area. 
• East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) and American Chemistry Counci – We are an active member in both the ECHMA and ACC organizations.
• Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) – We actively participate with the CIMA, an emergency response organization made up of refineries and chemical plants in the Houston industrial belt. Response drills are conducted periodically, to ensure our preparedness for a real emergency. 
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) – We are also an active member in the LEPC, meeting quarterly to talk about community response planning in the event of an emergency in the area.
• Arkema Inc. Foundation Scholarship  – The Arkema Inc. Foundation offers some Four-year college scholarships for the children of our employees. 

Local Associations/Events We Sponsor

• Local Chamber of Commerce
• YMCA 

 Key Figures for 2011

# of Employees	51
Local Economic Impact (Payroll/Utility/Property Taxes Paid Annually)	$5 million in taxes and salaries in 2011
Investment in the Community	$10,000 in 2011 Donations Plus additional manpower hours towards key community service projects
Investment in Health, Environment and Safety	$2 Million in approved capital investments in 2011 for health, safety, and environmental projects (plus an additional $4 Million in 2012) Electrical reliability project (2011) to provide a steady non-interrupted power supply for the plant, thereby reducing the likelihood of hazardous emissions Capacity improvement projects (2012) to strengthen and reinforce plant safety systems as we increase production to meet increasing sales demand Investment in environmental control equipment and technology as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental performance and compliance with stringent local state and federal laws Our emergency response teams receive training at nationally recognized training facilities in Pueblo, Colorado (HazMat teams) and Texas A&M (fire school)
Safety Record	Because of a renewed commitment of the leadership team to safety, there have been no lost time incidents since 2010, resulting in 250,000+ hours without injury.
Rewards/Certifications for Safety, Environmental, and Quality	ISO 9000:2005

Last updated: 04/2012