Union Carbide Corporation
Houston, TX 77077 (Map) Phone: 281-966-2016
Fax: 281-966-2394
http://www.unioncarbide.com
Overview
Union Carbide Corporation makes the legos of the chemicals world. The company, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical, turns out building-block chemicals such as ethylene and propylene, which are converted into the most widely used plastics resins: polyethylene and polypropylene. It is also a leading producer of ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol used to make polyester fibers and antifreeze, respectively. The company makes solvents and intermediates (such as oxo aldehydes and esters), vinyl acetate monomer, water-soluble polymers, and polyolefin-based compounds. End uses include automotive, paints, household and personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and wires and cables. Dow Chemicals acquired Union Carbide in 2001.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Union Carbide Corporation
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Dow Chemical |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Union Carbide Corporation
| President and CEO | Patrick E. Gottschalk (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| VP, CFO, and Treasurer | Eudio Gil |
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