About Oxiteno

Oxiteno believes in the strength of such connections to contribute to people’s well-being through chemistry. This momentum is created in laboratories and follows a long production chain until it reaches people's everyday lives. With operations in different regions of the world and a deep understanding of surfactants and other ingredients for multiple industries, Oxiteno's solutions are found in products around the world and in so many other areas that are essential to the lives of people.

Through strategic partnerships based on commitment, transparency, and knowledge, the company develops solutions in both chemistry and business. Its actions affect and contribute effectively to the upgrading the production chain, and thus boost the development of society as a whole.

Oxiteno's history is marked by a pioneering spirit. Founded in the 1970s, it was the first company to manufacture ethylene oxide and derivatives in the country.

Oxiteno is a leading multinational producer of surfactants and specialty chemicals in the Americas. It has 11 industrial units across Brazil, the United States, Mexico and Uruguay, two Global Research & Development Centers, three Research & Development Facilities and eight commercial offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

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The pursuit of excellence in every detail and the need to constantly evolve drive Oxiteno's operations. With agility and a long-term vision, it faces business challenges creatively, based on knowledge and experience. The company has a team of experts dedicated to research and development always collaborating with business partners and research institutes around the world.

Oxiteno has established itself as a chemical company with a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and a high standard of delivery for markets such as Crop Solutions, Home Care and I&I, Personal Care, Coatings, Oil & Gas, Functional Fluids, Nutrition & Health and many others. It anticipates trends and develops sustainable operations, making chemistry responsible for the progress that balances economic growth, environmental protection, and people’s needs.

In the 1970s, the company was driven in Brazil by the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication of its employees. The country's first ethylene oxide manufacturer started with a plant in the ABC Petrochemical Hub, in Sao Paulo, and soon expanded to Camacari, in Bahia State.

In 20 years, Oxiteno established itself as the leading manufacturer of ethylene oxide and derivatives in Latin America. It opened two more industrial units in Brazil (in Sao Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul States) and a research and development center in Maua, Sao Paulo. In this way Oxiteno has been able to expand its operations, grow its portfolio, and enhance the quality of its processes and products.

Oxiteno began the 21st century ready to extend its reach still further. In 2003, the company acquired Canamex, in Mexico. With a strategic internationalization project, the company opened offices in Argentina (2006), United States (2007), Belgium (2008), Colombia (2011), Uruguay (2012) and China (2012). Its presence in Mexico was further expanded by establishing partnerships with international research institutes.

About Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), is one of the world’s leading petrochemical producers with a global manufacturing presence across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, IVL operates in 34 countries, with 136 manufacturing units employing 26,000 people. The company’s portfolio offers a wide range of PET, Fibers and Integrated Oxides and Derivatives.

Emerging 2020 with the purchase of Huntsman (U.S. assets) then the acquisition of Oxiteno in 2022, IVL’s Integrated Oxides and Derivatives (IOD) business group holds a significant presence in the chemical industry worldwide. Together the IOD business group maintains a leading position in the surfactant and specialty market which strengthens its globally integrated platform throughout its petrochemical value chain.

IVL’s purpose statement is “Reimagining chemistry together to create a better world”. After all, in chemistry, connections create transformations. And in business, our connection drives a better future.

Chemistry is based on the interaction among different elements, how they connect and are transformed. Each connection creates a different reaction, leading to a new composition a new result.

About Indorama Ventures