Oltchim S.A., is one of the largest chemical companies in

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and

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, with a total of 3470 employees in 2011. It was established in 1966 under the name Râmnicu Vâlcea Chemical Works. Constructions of the facilities began in July 1966. Dan Străuţ
"Oltchim, mărirea şi decăderea unui colos"
''Adevărul'', September 10, 2012; accessed September 11, 2012 The first plant, ''Mercury Cells Electrolysis'', was commissioned on 28 July 1968. In 1990, a government decision, turned the ''

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Chemical Works'' into a joint-stock company, called Oltchim S.A. The current company is exporting in more than 80 countries. Since 1997, Oltchim is listed on the

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Products

* Polyvinyl chloride, PVC *

propylene oxide Propylene oxide is an acutely toxic and carcinogenic organic compound with the molecular formula CH3CHCH2O. This colourless volatile liquid with an odour similar to ether, is produced on a large scale industrially. Its major application is its us ...

propylene glycol Propylene glycol ( IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol) is a viscous, colorless liquid, which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Its chemical formula is CH3CH(OH)CH2OH. Containing two alcohol groups, it is classed as a diol. It ...

and polyether polyols *

caustic soda Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations and hydroxide anions . Sodium hydroxide is a highly caustic base and alkal ...

* other chlorosodics * construction materials

Notes

{{reflist Chemical companies of Romania Plastics companies of Romania Râmnicu Vâlcea Chemical companies established in 1966 1966 establishments in Romania Companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange Romanian brands Companies of Vâlcea County