Acetic acid is used both in the production of plastics and in the manufacture of cosmetic products. It is also a preservative and is increasingly used for de-icing airport runways

Acetone is a worldwide marketed and distributed product by HELM and is used in the solvent industry.

The main categories of acid mixtures are acid mixtures for pigs and cattle, for compound feed and for fish silage.

Antioxidants are molecules that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules.

Potassium lye also comes in a dry form (flakes). Both KOH (Potassium hydroxide) and caustic soda are in the same family of strong bases.

Potassium lye also comes in a liquid form.

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) mainly finds application in the metal-working and chemicals industries. Combined with water, it reacts to form alkaline caustic soda.

Caustic soda lye is used in many and various industries, such as paper, textiles and nutrition as well as in the production of soaps, detergents, cleansing agents, aluminium, paints and in the pharmaceuticals sector.

Citric acid is a weak organic acid with the chemical formula C6H8O7.

Diethanolamine (DEA) belongs to the category of the ethanolamines and is used primarily in the manufacture of agrochemicals, but it also finds application in the production of cleaning agents and detergents.

HELM AG sells DEG in Europe. The product is a feedstock in the manufacture of polyester resins and polyols.

The HELM AG is one of the world’s biggest suppliers of dimethylformamide (DMF) for all common areas of application.

Ethyl acetate has an important role in the production of paints and varnishes. It is also used in the production of adhesives and in the pharmaceutical industry. HELM AG is the largest independent ethyl acetate distributor in Europe.

Our high quality formic acid is permanently available from local storage.

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is one of the most important inorganic, strong acids. It is one of the most remarkable basic chemicals and it is found in various applications in a range of industry sectors.

Hydrogen Peroxide is a colorless liquid with the chemical formula H2O2.

As an anionic surfactant the neutralized sulphonate of LAB is nearly in all kinds of detergent formulations like for household, laundry, dishwashing. HELM AG is marketing the linear alkylbenzene for ELAB (Egypt) on an exclusive basis.

HELM AG is a Marketeer of Melamine on a global basis since 30 years.

Methanol is a basic component for the petrochemicals industry and is also increasingly being used in the energy sector.

Monoethanolamine (MEA) belongs to the group of ethanolamines and is used in the production of detergents and cleaning agents, amongst others.

HELM AG is one of the biggest distributors of monoethylene glycol in Europe. The product is used primarily as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibre and PET.

The main use of n-Paraffin is for the production of LAB (Linear Alkylbenzene) for the detergent industry or as a plasticizer and for lamp oils.

Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH3CH2COOH.

Sebacic acid is a dicarboxylic acid based on renewable castor oil.

Sodium hypochlorite is mainly used as a bleaching agent. It is also used as a disinfectant, for example in swimming pools.

HELM AG is one of the largest marketers of styrene monomer in Europe. Styrene is mainly used for the production of styrene based polymers like Polystyrene (PS), Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).

Titanium Dioxide is a white pigment with outstanding properties for various technical applications.

Triethanolamine (TEA) belongs to the category of the ethanolamines and is used primarily in the manufacture of fabric softeners.

HELM AG is one of the biggest distributors of triethylene glycol in Europe. The product is used primarily in gas dehydration and as a plasticizer for PVB film.

Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a versatile product found in many objects in our daily lives – from composite safety glass right through to flip flop sandals. HELM is one of the leading suppliers of VAM worldwide.