Rhodia and Albemarle have signed a binding agreement for Albemarle to acquire Rhodia's phosphorous-based polyurethane flame retardants business.Rhodia The word Rhodia has several uses. It may refer to:
Any of a class of very versatile polymers that are made into flexible and rigid foams, fibres, elastomers (elastic polymers), surface coatings, and adhesives. flame retardants Flame retardants are materials that inhibit or resist the spread of fire. Naturally occurring substances such as asbestos as well as synthetic materials, usually halocarbons such as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorendic acid business. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Used in rigid and flexible polyurethane foam Noun 1. polyurethane foam - a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics polyfoam polyurethan, polyurethane - any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or applications, Rhodia's polyurethane flame retardants activity generated sales of around 60 million euros in 2002 and employs approximately 90 associates. As part of the transaction, Albemarle is acquiring Rhodia's associated production site in Avonmouth in the United Kingdom. Rhodia will also supply Albemarle with flame retardants and intermediates manufactured at its sites in Charleston, SC, and Oldbury and Widnes. U.K. |
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