Fluorochemicals Pioneer Halocarbon to Showcase Multiple Customer-Driven Technical Advances at CPhl China
River Edge, NJ – June 19, 2007 – Known for more than 56 years of fluorochemistry innovation, Halocarbon Products Corporation will showcase several scientific achievements at CPhl China 2007 including 1,1,1-trifluoroacetone, and its derivatives -- important building blocks for producing fluorinated compounds that have applications in the pharmaceutical, agrichemical and photolithography fields.
Halocarbon ‘Firsts’
Halocarbon is one of the world’s leading producers of specialty fluorochemicals, manufacturing inert lubricants, aliphatic fluorochemicals for pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical manufacturing, inhalation anesthetics and other specialty products. As a pioneer in fluorochemistry, Halocarbon Products has established several important firsts in the industry.
Halocarbon is the:
- First and largest producer of TFA, TFE, TFAC, ETFA and TFAA
- First commercial quantities of CFC substitute - HFC-134a and HFC-32
- First U.S. producer of fluorinated anesthetics
- First commercial producer of CTFE inert lubricants
Today’s Developments
In addition to 1,1,1-trifluoroacetone, Halocarbon also will now offer many trifluoroacetone derivatives, which promise to be integral ingredients in a variety of product formulations. These derivatives include:
o 3-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone
o 3,3-Dibromo-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone
o 3-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone
o 3,3-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone
“We’re delighted to unveil our latest innovations in fluorochemistry at CPhl China,” said Halocarbon Chief Executive Officer Peter Murin. “This is the perfect place to demonstrate our unique expertise, especially since one of our goals in 2007 is to continue to significantly expand our offerings to this rapidly expanding part of the world.”
New Revenue Streams
Now, current and future Halocarbon customers in Asia and elsewhere can use these intermediates to create new generations of pharmaceuticals and agrichemicals that could translate into new products – and revenue streams – in a variety of categories.
“Ultimately, it’s all about helping our customers by giving them the tools to build their businesses,” added Murin. “We’re glad to expedite and expand this process whenever and wherever possible.”
Continuing its spirit of innovation, Halocarbon has developed innovative, patented processes for sevoflurane and desflurane and, just this year, created high-volume processes to meet ever-increasing demand for trifluoroethylamine, HFA (hexafluoroacetone) in its hydrate form, HFA-cyclic derivatives such as dixylyl hexafluoropropane, and the sevoflurane precursor, HFIP.
Science Coupled with Outstanding Service
Beyond offering ongoing scientific strides, Halocarbon also provides world-class service. Now that the company is expanding the availability of its products throughout Asia and has outstanding relationships with its distributors, that customer focus will be extended to this marketplace.
“Our commitment to exceptional product quality, consistency and competitive pricing translates into successful, long-term relationships with many key companies in a wide variety of categories,” said Murin. “And the proof is in the results. Our American-based clients consistently rate us among the very top chemical companies that they use. We intend to establish the same kind of track record in Asia, as well.”
About Halocarbon
With headquarters in River Edge, N.J., and manufacturing in North Augusta, S.C., Halocarbon is one of the world’s leading producers of specialty fluorochemicals. Halocarbon products include inert lubricants, aliphatic fluorochemicals for pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical manufacturing, inhalation anesthetics and other specialty products. For more information, please contact the company at +1-201-262-8899 or at www.halocarbon.com.
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