About OxyChem
OxyChem (Occidental Chemical Corporation), founded in 1909 as a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, is a producer of basic chemicals and vinyl intermediates. The company supplies chlor-alkali products, vinyls, and performance chemicals, with a focus on operational reliability and responsible manufacturing practices. For the coatings industry, OxyChem provides key intermediates such as ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), along with chlorinated solvents. These materials serve as building blocks for vinyl resins, PVC copolymers, and chlorinated rubber used in protective, marine, and industrial coating systems.
