PT. ARCO CHEMICAL INDONESIA

a company profile for PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia, based on historical information, as Arco Chemical was acquired.

Company Profile: PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia

PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia was historically the Indonesian arm or subsidiary of Arco Chemical Company, a major global manufacturer of intermediate chemicals and polymers. Arco Chemical Company itself was acquired by Lyondell Chemical Company in 1998, and Lyondell subsequently merged with Basell to form LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies.

Nature of Business: Manufacturer (Factory)

As part of the global Arco Chemical operations, PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia would have been primarily a manufacturer (factory). Arco Chemical was known for its production facilities and proprietary technologies in chemical manufacturing, not primarily for trading finished goods produced by others.

Key Aspects of the Original Arco Chemical (and by extension, its Indonesian operations):

1. Core Products: Arco Chemical was a leading producer of:

Propylene Oxide (PO) and its derivatives, such as polyols (used in polyurethane foams) and propylene glycols (used in a variety of applications including antifreeze, food additives, and personal care products).

Styrene Monomer (SM), a key building block for plastics like polystyrene, ABS, and SBR rubber.

Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), which was a gasoline additive (though its use has declined due to environmental concerns in some regions).

Other performance chemicals and specialty materials.

2. Operations in Indonesia:

PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia would have likely operated manufacturing plants or joint ventures in Indonesia to produce these chemicals.

The focus would have been on leveraging Arco's technology to serve the growing Indonesian and Southeast Asian markets for these intermediate chemicals.

Their facilities would involve complex chemical processes, significant capital investment, and a skilled workforce, characteristic of a chemical manufacturer.

3. Post-Acquisition:

Following the acquisition by Lyondell and the subsequent formation of LyondellBasell, the assets and operations of PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia would have been integrated into the new parent company.

Therefore, while "PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia" as a distinct entity under that name is historical, its legacy and physical assets (if still operational) would now be part of LyondellBasell's Indonesian or regional portfolio.

Summary:

PT. Arco Chemical Indonesia was a manufacturing entity, part of the global Arco Chemical production network, specializing in the production of intermediate chemicals like propylene oxide, styrene monomer, and their derivatives. Its operations and identity have since been absorbed into LyondellBasell. If looking for current operations related to its former product lines in Indonesia, one would typically look for LyondellBasell's presence in the country.

PT. ARCO Chemical Indonesia was a subsidiary of ARCO Chemical Company, which was acquired by Lyondell Chemical Company (now LyondellBasell) in 1998.

Historically, ARCO Chemical was a major producer of petrochemicals. The products associated with ARCO Chemical globally, and therefore likely produced or sold by its Indonesian entity, included:

1. Propylene Oxide (PO): A key intermediate used to make a wide variety of other chemicals and products.

2. Styrene Monomer (SM): Used in the production of polystyrene, ABS, SBR, and other plastics and resins.

3. Tertiary Butyl Alcohol (TBA): Used as a solvent, denaturant, and an intermediate for other chemicals.

4. Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE): Primarily used as a fuel additive to increase octane rating in gasoline (though its use has significantly declined or been banned in some regions due to environmental concerns).

5. Polyols: These are used in the production of polyurethanes, which have applications in foams, elastomers, coatings, and adhesives.

6. Butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives: Used in the production of engineering plastics, polyurethanes, solvents, and elastic fibers.

It's important to note that since the acquisition, the entity "PT. ARCO CHEMICAL INDONESIA" would now operate under the LyondellBasell umbrella, or its assets may have been integrated or divested. The specific product slate actually manufactured in Indonesia by that specific entity versus imported/sold could have varied based on local plant capabilities and market demand.