OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL DE MEXICO SA DE CV

Company Type: Manufacturer (Factory)

Company Profile:

Occidental Chemical de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. is the Mexican subsidiary of the U.S.-based Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem), which is a business segment of Occidental Petroleum. It is a major chemical manufacturer with significant production facilities located within Mexico.

Core Business and Products:

The company specializes in the production of basic and intermediate chemicals. Its primary product lines in Mexico typically include:

- Chlorine

- Caustic Soda

- Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM)

- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resins

Operations:

The company operates large-scale, capital-intensive chemical plants. It is not a trading company; its core function is the manufacturing of chemicals. These products serve as essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including construction (pipes, window frames), automotive, packaging, water treatment, and plastics fabrication.

Market Position:

Occidental Chemical de Mexico is a key player in the North American chemical industry, supplying both the domestic Mexican market and exporting to other regions. It is recognized as a leading producer of chlorine, caustic soda, and vinyls.

Basic Chemicals (Chlor-Alkali)

- Chlorine

- Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide)

- Potassium Hydroxide & Caustic Potash

- Sodium Hypochlorite

- Hydrochloric Acid

- Ethylene Dichloride (EDC)

Vinyls

- Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM)

- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Resins

Performance Chemicals

- Chlorinated Organics

- Isocyanates

- Sodium Silicates