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Circular economy

Closing the Loop

Arkema helps manufacturers replace linear material flows with validated circular systems. Our coating resins, specialty additives, and high performance polymers are designed around mass-balance feedstocks, repairable surfaces, lower-temperature processing, and documented carbon pathways that procurement teams can defend during customer audits.

30% recycled or bio-attributed feedstock target 60% Scope 1 and 2 reduction pathway 2050 carbon-neutral operations ambition
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Protective coating microscope viewCoatings

Invisible protection for demanding surfaces

New resin architecture improves durability without sacrificing low-VOC formulation space.

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Polymer pellets and extrusion linePolymers

Resins that process with less heat

Application teams tune melt behavior for lighter parts and more efficient conversion.

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Battery material binder labEnergy

Materials for electrified supply chains

Binder and additive platforms support battery, hydrogen, and power electronics programs.

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Personal care formulation samplesFormulation

Texture, clarity, and regulatory confidence

Specialty additives bring measurable performance to consumer and industrial formulas.

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Automotive coatings line
Automotive

OEM-ready coatings and lightweight polymers

Support for color stability, impact performance, adhesive compatibility, and multi-region material approvals.

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Construction materials lab
Construction

Durable chemistry for built environments

Resins and additives engineered for weatherability, waterproofing, adhesion, and evolving building standards.

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Electronics materials cleanroom
Electronics

Clean materials for connected devices

Specialty polymers and coating technologies help protect flexible circuits, modules, and process equipment.

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Since 1792

From industrial chemistry to advanced materials

Arkema's story is one of reinvention: from essential chemical production to specialty materials platforms that help customers design lighter parts, longer-lasting coatings, and lower-carbon manufacturing routes.

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Join teams that turn materials science into measurable progress for customers, communities, and the climate.

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