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Our Products
Essential chemical solutions for modern industries
POTASSIUM DERIVATIVES
Reliable potassium-based solutions designed to support industrial processes, chemical production, and specialized manufacturing needs daily.
Brominated Derivatives
Effective brominated compounds used in industrial, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing with consistent, reliable performance.
Chlorine Derivatives
High-quality chlorinated chemical products developed for consistent performance across cleaning, treatment, and industrial applications and daily use.
Hydrochloric Acid
A versatile and widely used acid solution suitable for pH control, metal treatment, chemical processing, and industrial cleaning.
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
A trusted solution for disinfection, water treatment, cleaning, and sanitation use across commercial and industrial environments.
About us
About Potasse et Produits Chimiques Industrial
In addition to its potassium derivatives portfolio, PPC produces a range of fine chemicals, more precisely brominated organic products and mineral bromides manufactured by means of bromination and hydrobromination technologies. The site also provides bromine recovery services from customers’ process streams, thereby contributing to a sustainable management of resources.
The Thann site features a state-of-the-art membrane electrolysis plant, inaugurated in 2015, for the production of chlorine (Cl2) and potassium hydroxide solution (KOH) as well as production installations for a range of other potassium derivatives such as liquid and solid potassium carbonate (K2CO3) and solid KOH in various forms and concentrations.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Key Facts and Company Figures for Daily Operations
EMPLOYEES
Ca. 265 employees support safe chemical production, and daily operations.
SURFACE AREA
Ca. 7.7-ha site area supports safe chemical production operations, daily.
ON-SITE PRODUCTION
Established in 1808 with a long heritage in chemical production expertise
PRODUCTS MADE ON-SITE
Potassium Derivatives, Brominated Derivatives, Chlorine Derivatives, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite
Sustainability Achievements
Ca. 7.7-ha site area supports safe chemical production operations, daily.
OUR HISTORY
Our Legacy and Chemical Heritage Through Generations
1808
Industrialist Philippe-Charles Kestner and Thann pharmacist Joseph Willien sign a memorandum of association for the manufacturing of chemical products in Thann, ratifying the birth of the Thann chemical site.
1816
The Kestner Frères company employs 30 people and produces sulfuric, nitric and tartaric acids.
1927
Start-up of a potassium electrolysis unit.
1931
The company is renamed Potasse et Produits Chimiques (PPC).
1932
First production of mineral bromides.
1951
First production of brominated organic products.
1971
PPC becomes a subsidiary of the French chemical group Rhône-Poulenc.
1993
PPC is acquired by the American group Ethyl Corporation, one of the world’s leading companies for brominated products.
1994
Ethyl Corporation's specialty chemicals business is spun off as an independent, publicly traded company named Albemarle Corporation. PPC is renamed Albemarle PPC.
2006
The company is acquired by International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) and integrated into ICIG’s Fine Chemicals platform, the WeylChem Group of Companies. The company is again renamed Potasse et Produits Chimiques.
2013
Construction starts on a new membrane electrolysis plant for potassium hydroxide (KOH).
2015
Start-up of a new state-of-the-art membrane electrolysis facility for the production of potassium hydroxide (KOH).
2016
The potassium derivatives sales and marketing activities of Potasse et Produits Chimiques are brought under the Vynova umbrella.
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You can download the ISO certificates of Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS via below links:
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 9001:2015 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 14001:2015 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
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