Huntsman Corporation HUN

Profile

Sector

Basic Materials

Industry

Chemicals

CEO

Peter R. Huntsman

Employees

6000

Country

US

Huntsman Corporation operates as a global producer and marketer of specialized organic chemical compounds. Its operations are structured across four distinct business divisions: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, Advanced Materials, and Textile Effects. The Polyurethanes division supplies a range of polyurethane-based chemicals, such as methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), polyols, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), propylene oxide, and methyl tertiary-butyl ether. Within Performance Products, the company produces a variety of amines and maleic anhydrides, alongside other key chemicals like ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, glycols, ethylene dichloride, caustic soda, ammonia, hydrogen, methylamines, and acrylonitrile. The Advanced Materials segment focuses on advanced polymer solutions. This includes formulations based on epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, and acrylonitrile-butadiene, as well as high-performance thermoset resins, curing and toughening agents, carbon nanotube additives, and fundamental liquid and solid resins. Finally, the Textile Effects division delivers specialized chemicals and dyes for the textile industry. Huntsman's diverse product portfolio finds extensive application across numerous industries. These span from adhesives, aerospace components, and automotive manufacturing to various construction materials, consumer goods (both durable and non-durable), electronics, insulation, and medical devices. Additionally, their chemicals are vital in packaging, coatings, power generation, refining, synthetic fibers, and the textile and dye sectors. Established in 1970, Huntsman Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.