The Materials segment comprises the Performance Materials and Monomers divisions. The segment’s portfolio includes advanced materials and their precursors for new applications and systems such as isocyanates, polyamides and inorganic basic products as well as specialties for plastics and plastics processing industries. We differentiate ourselves through specific technology expertise, industry knowledge and customer proximity, and want to create maximum value in the isocyanate and polyamide value chains.
| Products | Customer industries and applications | |
|---|---|---|
| Petrochemicals | Engineering plastics, polyurethane systems, thermoplastic polyurethane, foam specialties, biodegradable plastics | Transportation (including automotive, e-mobility), industrial (including electric and electronics), consumer goods (including footwear, sports and leisure, household appliances and furniture, medical devices), construction (including thermal insulation) |
| Intermediates | Isocyanates (MDI, TDI), ammonia, caprolactam, adipic acid, chlorine, urea, glues and impregnating resins, caustic soda, polyamides 6 and 6.6, standard alcoholates, sulfuric and nitric acid | Plastics, woodworking, furniture, packaging, textile, construction and automotive as well as other industries |