Base Chemicals
In the dynamic landscape of base chemicals, Sasol stands out as a customer-focused, regional supplier, providing market solutions and technical support across a wide array of materials that form the backbone of various industries. Sasol's dedication to global excellence is evident in the essential role our base chemicals play in shaping the landscape of innovation and progress, enriching lives and enhancing the functionality of countless products.
Base Chemicals Products
Mono-ethylene glycol (MEG): Mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) is widely used as a key component in the production of detergents and cleaners, lubricant, metal working and fuel additives.
Monomers: Ethylene and propylene are crucial building blocks in the petrochemical industry, serving as primary feedstocks to produce a diverse range of plastics, synthetic fibres, and various chemical intermediates.
Mining Chemicals and reagents: Sasfroth blends are widely used as frothers in mineral processing, aiding in the separation of valuable minerals from ores, while sodium cyanide is a key reagent in gold mining.
Chlor-alkali: Chlor-alkali products, including caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, calcium chloride, and chlorine, find applications in water treatment, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, and various industrial processes.
Blends and Hydrocarbons: Blends and hydrocarbons, including alcohols and aromatic blends, are versatile compounds widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, solvents, and various industrial applications.
Methanol: Methyl alcohol, or methanol, is employed as a solvent, fuel, antifreeze, and raw material in various industrial processes.
Polymers: Polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) find widespread applications in downstream industries, serving as versatile materials for packaging, construction and consumer goods.
Phenolics: Phenolics, including cresols, xylenols, and phenols, are essential in industries for producing resins, adhesives, disinfectants, and specialty chemicals.
Fertilisers: Fertilisers, such as limestone ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate solution, and nitric acid, play a pivotal role in enhancing soil fertility, promoting plant growth, and supporting global agriculture for increased crop yields.