Manufacturer of polyurethane systems, epoxy resin formulations, adhesives and specialty chemicals for industrial applications
Huntsman Corporation
The Woodlands, TX (US) · Bad Säckingen (DE) · Bergkamen (DE) · Monthey (CH) · Basel (CH) · Duxford (UK) · Los Angeles (US) · Kraków (PL) · Panyu/Guangzhou (CN) · Mumbai (IN) · Conroe, TX (US)New on Amplifa
About Huntsman
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly listed US chemical group (NYSE: HUN) operating at around 25 locations worldwide with approximately 6,000 employees. The company manufactures MDI-based polyurethane systems (rigid and flexible foams, thermoplastic polyurethanes, elastomers), epoxy resin formulations, adhesives (Araldite®), composites as well as specialty chemicals such as amines, maleic anhydride and carbonates. The three business divisions Polyurethanes, Advanced Materials and Performance Products serve more than 3,000 and more than 2,000 customers in over 90 and over 30 countries respectively, including OEMs in the automotive and aerospace industries, battery manufacturers, and the electronics and semiconductor sector. In the DACH region, Huntsman maintains production sites in Bad Säckingen (DE) and Monthey (CH), a site in Bergkamen (DE) as well as the accredited materials testing laboratory in Basel (CH). The range of services includes customized downstream formulations, semiconductor-grade cleaning and cleanroom filling of semiconductor chemicals (E-GRADE®), technical customer support and commercial technology licensing.
- Site
- The Woodlands, TX, USA
- Processes
- Manufacture of MDI-based polyurethane systems (rigid and flexible foams, TPU, elastomers), Manufacture of epoxy resin formulations, adhesives (Araldite®), composites, Spray foam insulation (Huntsman Building Solutions), Encapsulation (encapsulation/potting) of EV battery cells with SHOKLESS™ polyurethane systems, Manufacture of amines, maleic anhydride and carbonates (more than 800 products), Cleaning and cleanroom packaging of semiconductor high-purity chemicals (E-GRADE®), Supply of casting machines for hot- and cold-cast elastomers, Technical customer service (pre- and post-sales)
- Materials
- Polyurethane (PU), Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate), Polyolefins, Epoxy resin, Amines, Maleic anhydride, Carbonates (electrolyte solvents for lithium-ion batteries)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, AS 9100 / EN 9100 (aerospace), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational safety), ISO 17025 (laboratory accreditation, Basel), AS/EN 9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025 (testing laboratory)
- Employees
- approx. 6,000
- Industries
- Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & Transportation, E-Mobility, Batteries / Lithium-Ion, Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy
- 01
Chemical synthesis of basic chemicals (MDI, amines, maleic anhydride)
- 02
Downstream formulation of customer-specific PU and epoxy systems
- 03
Cleaning and cleanroom filling of semiconductor high-purity chemicals (E-GRADE®)
- 04
Materials testing in the accredited testing laboratory in Basel
- 05
Technical customer service and commercial technology licensing
- 06
Sales via a global customer service network
Materials & Processes
Polyurethane (PU)
MDI-based systems for rigid and flexible foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Elastomers, among other things for technical molded parts, shoe soles and interlayer laminating films (KRYSTALFLEX®).
MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate)
Basic raw material for insulation materials, cold-chain insulation and flexible foams.
Epoxy resin
Formulations, adhesives and encapsulants for electronics, e-mobility and aerospace (Araldite®, EPIBOND®, EPOCAST®, URALANE®).
Amines / Polyetheramines / Ethyleneamines
Used in natural gas processing, motor oils, concrete additives and semiconductor high-purity chemicals (E-GRADE®).
Maleic anhydride
Building block for unsaturated polyester resins, adhesives, coatings and water treatment.
Carbonates (electrolyte solvents)
High-purity solvents for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and consumer electronics.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of MDI-based polyurethane systems (rigid and flexible foams, TPU, elastomers)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane (PU), MDI, TPU, Polyolefins |
| Manufacture of epoxy resin formulations, adhesives (Araldite®), compositesPlastics | – | – | – | – | Epoxy resin, Epoxy Curing Agents, Araldite®, EPIBOND®, EPOCAST®, URALANE® |
| Spray foam insulation (Huntsman Building Solutions)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane, recycled plastic |
| Encapsulation (encapsulation/potting) of EV battery cells with SHOKLESS™ polyurethane systemsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane, epoxy encapsulants |
| Manufacture of amines, maleic anhydride and carbonates (more than 800 products)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Amines, Maleic anhydride, Carbonates, Polyetheramines, Ethyleneamines |
| Cleaning and cleanroom packaging of semiconductor high-purity chemicals (E-GRADE®)Plastics | – | – | – | – | high-purity amines, quaternary amines, amine oxides, carbonate electrolyte solvents |
| Supply of casting machines for hot- and cold-cast elastomersPlastics | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane elastomers, TPU |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Casting Machines (casting machines for polyurethane elastomers) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
Huntsman Advanced Materials maintains a global quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015, supplemented by sector-specific certifications to IATF 16949 (automotive) and AS/EN 9100 (aerospace). The materials testing laboratory in Basel is accredited to ISO 17025 for electrical, mechanical and aging tests on plastics.
| Evidence | Bad Säckingen | Bergkamen | Duxford | Monthey | Basel | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | ||||||
| IATF 16949:2016 | ||||||
| AS/EN 9100 | ||||||
| ISO 14001 | ||||||
| ISO 45001 | ||||||
| ISO 17025 (testing laboratory) |
History
- 1987
Start of certified quality systems at the Duxford (UK) site according to BS 5750, the predecessor of ISO 9001
- 2020
Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties (CTS), a manufacturer for composites, adhesives and coatings, by Huntsman Advanced Materials
- 2021
Acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products (specialty additives and epoxy curing agents) from Audax Private Equity
- 2025
New cleaning and filling capacity through the E-GRADE® unit in Conroe, Texas
- 2026
Announced merger with Olin Corporation; expiry of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period on 11.09.2026