Largest producer of thermoplastic resins in LATAM and largest producer of Polypropylene in the USA, it focuses its production on polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride resins. It also includes green polyethylene, produced from sugar cane, which is 100% renewable. It offers raw materials for the processing industry, covering 8 market segments: Adhesives, Rubber, Agribusiness, Construction, Automotive, Paint, Lubricants and Retail.
Its production focuses on polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) resins, in addition to basic chemical inputs such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, chlorine, soda, and solvents, among others. Together, they make up one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the industry by also including the green polyethylene produced from the sugarcane, from 100% renewable sources. Braskem is part of the chemical and petrochemical industry, which has a significant share in several supply chains and is essential for economic development. In this context, chemistry and plastics contribute to creating sustainable solutions to improve the lives of people in sectors such as housing, food, and mobility