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caprolactam
CPL is made by reacting cyclohexane, ammonia and sulfur and is the raw material for the production of Nylon 6 polymer. Nylon 6 is a synthetic resin that, because of its strength, flexibility and softness, has a range of end uses, including for sportswear, underclothes and engineering plastics.
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clean industry certification
Certification granted by the Mexican Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA) to companies that comply with environmental legislation.
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co2
Emissions
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cyclohexane
Compound produced by the hydrogenation of benzene and used in caprolactam production.
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ethylene oxide
Compound produced from ethylene and used as an intermediate in the production of MEG and other chemicals.
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expandable polystyrene
Light, rigid, cellular plastic, product of the polymerization of styrene monomer. EPS is a versatile material because of its properties as an impact reducer and thermal insulator, and customized molding capacity. These properties, combined with the ease with which it can be processed, make EPS a popular packaging for impact-sensitive items and for [..]
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integrex®
Alpek-owned technology for producing PTA and PET from paraxylene (PX) and monoethylene glycol (MEG), offering significant cost savings and fewer intermediate steps in the production process.
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investment grade
Rating given to a company as a result of an evaluation made by credit-risk rating agencies such as Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.
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iso 9001 certification
Certification issued by rating agencies to those companies that operate with proven procedures for assuring the quality of their products, in accordance with the standard defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
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