Process efficiency

Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) is more and more used for the manufacturing of semiconductor devices such as IC (integrated circuits), flat panels, photovoltaic panels and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems). SF6 is applied in the above process as an etching gas. Due to the density and large molecule size, SF6 is a prefered etching gas in flat panel and MEMS production processes. Fluorinated gases, such as Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6), play very important roles in the manufacturing of silicon devices. Gas purity is of key importance in this market segment, because any possibility of contamination has to be minimized. For this purpose Solvay offers N5.0 material (purity min. 99.999 %)

Anisole is a starting raw material to be chemically transformed by Pharmaceuticals Industries (technical grade). Its appearance is a clear liquid. Anisole presents a wide range of applications: solvent for chemical reactions, synthesis intermediates and solvent for electronics.

Catechol is widely used as building block in Agrochemicals, Flavors, Fragrances and Pharmaceuticals. It is used as a starting raw material to be chemically transformed by Pharmaceuticals industries (technical grade). Catechol presents a wide range of applications: anticorrosion agent, antioxidant (for rubber, olefins and polyolefins, polyurethanes), chelating agent, detergent. The appearance of flakes are white to brown.

Catechol XP is used in electronics and photography applications. The appearance of the flakes is white to slightly off-white flakes.

Solvay's CERIUM OXIDE HSA 8 is used for Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) for the manufacture of semi-conductors.

CMP is a process to planarize the relief on the surface of silicon oxide, polysilicon an metal layers. It is used to planarize these layers  in order to prepare them for the lithographic steps .
CMP uses chemicals that react with the surface of the substrate, thus transforming it (Chemical), abrasive particles remove the layer of chemically transformed material (Mechanical). With this chemical transformation, the  planarization process is simunalteoulsy accelerated and improved, compared to simple mechanical polishing.

Solvay's CERIUM OXIDE HSA 5 is used for Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) for the manufacture of semi-conductors.

CMP is a process to planarize the relief on the surface of silicon oxide, polysilicon an metal layers. It is used to planarize these layers in order to prepare them for the lithographic steps .
CMP uses chemicals that react with the surface of the substrate, thus transforming it (Chemical), abrasive particles remove the layer of chemically transformed material (Mechanical). With this chemical transformation, the planarization process is simunalteoulsy accelerated and improved, compared to simple mechanical polishing.

CYASTAT® 609 is highly effective for PVC applications, especially where discoloration must be minimized, and provides a good topical static protection for specialty plastic packaging material.

CYASTAT® SN is an effective external antistatic agent which eliminates static charge buildup in plastics.

Low viscosity copolymer for wire & cable applications

Halar® 6012F is semi-cyrstalline fluoropolymer designed specifically for rotational molding and lining. Rotomolding is typically used to manufacture articles such as tanks, bottles and vessels whilst rotolining is used to coat pipes, fittings, valves, tanks and vessels. Main features of Halar® 6012F are: - Excellent chemical resistance - Excellent permeation resistance - Smooth surface finish - Good Flow - Good thermal stability - high purity - flame retardant

Halar® 6014 is a clear, semi-crystalline melt processable fluorinated resin. It is designed for electrostatic powder coatings and is particularly recommended for use as a topcoat in protection and anti-corrosion applications. Halar® 6014 exhibits very good chemical, electrical and thermal properties. It is exceptionally pure, easily processed and has optimum permeation and flame resistance. Additionally Halar® 6014 coatings show very good surface finish and hardness. Main features of Halar® 6014 include: - Very good chemical resistance - Very good thermal properties - Optimum permeation resistance - Outstanding flame resistance - Very good surface characteristics - Purity

Halar® 6014F is a clear, semi-crystalline melt processable fluorinated resin. It is designed for electrostatic powder coatings and is particularly recommended for use as a topcoat in protection and anti-corrosion applications. Halar® 6014F exhibits very good chemical, electrical and thermal properties. It is exceptionally pure, easily processed and has optimum permeation and flame resistance. Additionally Halar® 6014F coatings can be used to achieve higher coating thickness compared to Halar® 6014 with very good surface finish and hardness. Main features of Halar® 6014F include: - High build up - Very good chemical resistance - Very good thermal properties - Optimum permeation resistance - Outstanding flame resistance - Very good surface characteristics - Purity

Halar® 6514 is a black, semi-crystalline melt processable fluorinated primer. It is designed to be applied directly to substrates by electrostatic or fluidized bed techniques. In particular Halar® 6514 is recommended for use as a primer in protection and anti-corrosion applications. Halar® 6514 provides optimum and rapid bonding and can be used to maximize topcoat adhesion performance. It also exhibits both outstanding permeation and flame resistance, very good thermal properties and very good chemical resistance. Main features of Halar® 6514 include: - Black color - Optimum and rapid adhesion - Outstanding permeation resistance - Optimum flame resistance - Very good thermal properties - Very good chemical resistance

Halar® 6914 is a gray, semi-crystalline melt processable fluorinated primer. It is designed to be applied directly to substrates by electrostatic or fluidized bed techniques. In particular Halar® 6914 is recommended for use as a primer on aluminum large surface area parts in protection and anti-corrosion applications. Halar® 6914 provides optimum and rapid bonding and can be used to maximize topcoat adhesion performance in high build coatings specifically. It also exhibits very good thermal and color stability, outstanding permeation and flame resistance and very good chemical resistance. Main features of Halar® 6914 include: - Gray color - Very good thermal and color stability - Optimum and rapid adhesion - Particularly designed for large surface area parts in aluminum - Outstanding permeation resistance - Optimum flame resistance - Very good chemical resistance

High viscosity copolymer

From the long established applications in the etching of printed circuit boards to the more recent application of ultra high purity grades in semiconductor production hydrogen peroxide is the leading 'wet chemical' used in the semiconductor industry.