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Sasol Chemicals offers a variety of commodity polymers that are suitable for a wide range of industries, including packaging, transportation, and construction, as well as for medical, personal care, and household applications. These polymers, primarily available in Sub-Saharan and Southern Africa, are also selectively offered to markets in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Sasol's approach is underpinned by a commitment to product quality and regional supply, supported by a team skilled in technical guidance for product development and sustainability. The Polymer Technology Services Centre in Johannesburg further provides expertise and sustainable development support for polymer applications.

Sasol Advanced Materials also supplies support for polymerization catalysts and polymer additives that are available globally.

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Polypropylene

Polypropylene is the polymer of choice for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications due to its conversion versatility and processability, and its physical performance attributes.
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Low Density Polyethylene

Sasol Chemical's LOW-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) is produced via a high pressure tubular technology process, yielding resins with exceptional processability and excellent optical film clarity.
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Linear Low Density Polyethylene

LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LLDPE), produced with 1-hexene as the co-monomer, offer enhanced tensile strength and puncture resistance, ideal for film extrusion and rotational moulding applications.
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Polyvinyl Chloride

Sasol Chemicals is one of the leading suppliers of polyvinyl chloride, a polymer noted for its versatility and durability in various applications, with a primary focus across the construction industry.
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Chemical Intermediates

Sasol Chemicals produces 1-Pentene, 1-Hexene, and 1-Octene for polyolefin and elastomer production, oxo-alcohols for esters, and acrylates for emulsion polymers and acrylic elastomers.
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Polymerization Catalysts

With high purity, adjustable porosities, particles sizes and surface chemistries, our alumina-based catalyst supports are ideal candidates for polymer production processes.
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Polymer Additives

Sasol Chemicals' additives enhance polymer nanocomposites, offering strength and durability for applications in automotive, medical implants, packaging, sports, and aircraft components.
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Plasticizers

Sasol Chemicals' LINPLAST plasticizers, derived from a unique alcohol portfolio, deliver unmatched performance in various industries, from automotive to construction and coatings.