Overview: Empowering Global Industries Through Advanced Chemical Sourcing

In the modern industrial landscape, petrochemicals and polymers form the bedrock of manufacturing, infrastructure, and consumer goods. At EXIM, we provide comprehensive, reliable, and high-volume sourcing and supply chain solutions for a wide spectrum of basic olefins, chemical intermediates, and thermoplastic resins. Our portfolio serves critical global sectors including packaging, automotive engineering, construction, textiles, medical manufacturing, and agriculture.

By leveraging our direct-from-source relationships with world-scale petrochemical complexes—particularly in the feedstock-rich Persian Gulf—EXIM bypasses unnecessary intermediaries to offer unmatched cost efficiency, guaranteed quality compliance, and consistent allocations even during volatile market conditions. Backed by rigorous quality control protocols (including third-party certifications by SGS, Intertek, or Cotecna) and sophisticated multimodal logistics (bulk liquid vessels, ISO tanks, and secure container shipping), we simplify your raw material procurement from initial inquiry to final delivery.

1. Ethylene (C₂H₄)

Technical & Commercial Profile

Ethylene is the world’s most widely produced olefin and the primary chemical building block of the petrochemical industry. Sourced as a high-purity, polymer-grade monomer, our Ethylene is critical for downstream polymerization and oxidation processes. Due to its gaseous nature at ambient temperature, EXIM utilizes state-of-the-art cryogenic gas carriers and specialized pressurized infrastructure to ensure safe, loss-free, and highly secure transport.

Industrial Applications

• Polyethylene Synthesis: The fundamental precursor for manufacturing HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE.
• Ethylene Oxide (EO) & Glycols (EG): Key intermediates for producing Monoethylene Glycol (MEG), widely used in polyester fibers (PET) and automotive coolants.
• Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) & Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM): The catalytic starting point for the global production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
• Synthetic Alcohols & Solvents: Used in industrial detergents, cosmetics, and specialty chemical formulations.

The EXIM Supply Advantage

• Purity Guarantee: Supply of Polymer-Grade Ethylene (minimum 99.95% purity) with ultra-low trace impurities (acetylene, carbon monoxide, and moisture).
• Cryogenic Logistics Expertise: End-to-end cold-chain management utilizing modern gas carriers and temperature-monitored pressure vessels.
• Stable Contract Volumes: Long-term off-take agreements with major crackers to secure continuous supply for high-throughput downstream plants.

2. Propylene (C₃H₆)

Technical & Commercial Profile

Propylene is a highly reactive gaseous olefin essential for creating heavy-duty plastics, synthetic fibers, and crucial organic chemical intermediates. We supply both Polymer-Grade (minimum 99.5% purity) and Chemical-Grade Propylene, customized to meet the catalytic requirements of various downstream conversion technologies.

Industrial Applications

• Polypropylene (PP) Production: Consumes over 60% of global propylene volumes to produce thermoplastic resins.
• Propylene Oxide (PO): Used to manufacture polyurethane foams for the automotive, construction, and bedding industries.
• Acrylonitrile (AN): The core raw material for acrylic fibers, carbon fibers, and high-performance plastics like ABS.
• Oxo-Alcohols & Acrylic Acid: Key ingredients in industrial coatings, superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), adhesives, and paint formulations.

The EXIM Supply Advantage

• Tailored Grades: Precise matching of monomer grades (Polymer vs. Chemical) to match your specific reactor catalysts, avoiding catalyst poisoning.
• Integrated Freight Solutions: Flexible delivery modes utilizing specialized pressurized coastal tankers, rail tankers, and ISO tank containers.
• Strategic Pricing Arbitrage: Direct sourcing from low-cost gas-cracking hubs ensures competitive pricing against naphtha-based alternatives.

3. Polyethylene (PE)

Technical & Commercial Profile

Polyethylene is the most versatile and widely utilized thermoplastic globally, valued for its high chemical resistance, excellent electrical insulation, impact toughness, and processability. EXIM supplies a comprehensive range of PE resins spanning all densities and molecular architectures, sourced from top-tier polymer plants.

Available Grades & Technical Specifications

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

• Characteristics: High crystallinity, high density (≥0.941 g/cm³), superior tensile strength, and structural rigidity.
• Grades: Blow Molding (for bottles and drums), Film Grade (high strength), Pipe Grade (PE100/PE80 for pressurized water and gas networks), and Injection Molding (for crates, pallets, and caps).

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

• Characteristics: Highly branched molecular structure, density range (0.910–0.925 g/cm³), exceptional flexibility, clarity, and ease of processing.
• Grades: Heavy-Duty Bag Film, Lamination Grade, and General-Purpose Packaging Film.

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

• Characteristics: Linear structure with short-chain branching (utilizing butene, hexene, or octene co-monomers), offering high puncture resistance, superior tensile strength, and excellent elongation.
• Grades: Cast and Blown Stretch Films, Heavy-Duty Sacks, and Agricultural Greenhouse Films.

The EXIM Supply Advantage

• Bespoke Melt Flow Index (MFI) Sourcing: Resins curated precisely to your processing equipment (extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding parameters).
• Advanced Additive Packages: Availability of UV-stabilized, anti-slip, and anti-block masterbatch-modified grades.
• Optimized Packaging: Shipped in heavy-duty 25 kg multi-layer PE bags or 1-ton to 1.25-ton bulk PP jumbo bags.

4. Polypropylene (PP)

Technical & Commercial Profile

Polypropylene is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer celebrated for its lightweight profile, high heat distortion temperature, chemical inertness, and exceptional fatigue resistance. EXIM distributes premium PP resins across all three major structural classes: Homopolymers, Random Copolymers, and Impact/Heterophasic Copolymers.

Available Classes & Industrial Applications

PP Homopolymer

• Properties: High stiffness, excellent mechanical strength, and superb heat resistance.
• Applications: Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) packaging films, thermoformed food containers, housewares, and fine-denier carpet fibers.

PP Random Copolymer

• Properties: Modified with ethylene co-monomers to disrupt crystallinity, yielding high optical clarity, transparency, and superior impact strength at room temperature.
• Applications: Medical syringes, high-purity laboratory ware, hot-water pipes, and clear housewares.

PP Impact (Heterophasic) Copolymer

• Properties: Chemically blended with an elastomer (ethylene-propylene rubber) phase, providing exceptional impact strength and toughness, even at sub-zero temperatures.
• Applications: Automotive bumpers, dashboard assemblies, battery casings, heavy-duty industrial crates, and luggage.

The EXIM Supply Advantage

• Consistent Rheology: Strict batch-to-batch consistency in Melt Flow Rate (MFR) to optimize cycle times in high-speed injection molding lines.
• Global Regulatory Compliance: All food-contact and medical grades comply with FDA, REACH, and EU food safety regulations.
• Secure Supply Pipelines: Direct allocation from major petrochemical complexes ensures continuous raw material flow for high-volume converters.

5. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Technical & Commercial Profile

PET is a semi-crystalline, engineering-grade thermoplastic resin characterized by outstanding mechanical strength, high clarity, dimensional stability, and world-class gas/moisture barrier properties. Known as the most recycled plastic globally, our PET resins are optimized for high-speed stretch blow molding and textile spinning applications.

Available Grades & Technical Applications

Bottle Grade (High Intrinsic Viscosity – IV)

• Specifications: IV ranges of 0.80–0.84 dL/g with extremely low acetaldehyde levels.
• Applications: Blow-molded bottles for carbonated soft drinks, mineral water, edible oils, and pharmaceuticals.

Fiber/Textile Grade

• Properties: Highly uniform crystallization kinetics and exceptional draw-down ratios.
• Applications: Polyester staple fibers (PSF), continuous filament yarns, non-woven fabrics, and industrial strapping.

The EXIM Supply Advantage

• Purity & Color Metrics: High-brightness, ultra-low haze, and stable color values (L*, a*, b*) for premium bottle aesthetics.
• Devolatilization Control: Rigorously controlled production processes to prevent acetaldehyde migration into food and beverage products.
• Moisture-Controlled Logistics: Shipped in hermetically sealed, moisture-barrier bulk bags to prevent hydrolytic degradation during sea transit.

6. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Technical & Commercial Profile

PVC is one of the most versatile, durable, and cost-effective synthetic polymers in existence. Characterized by high chlorine content, it is inherently flame retardant and highly resistant to environmental degradation. EXIM supplies high-quality Suspension PVC (S-PVC) resins classified by their polymer molecular weight, commonly designated by their K-Value.

Technical Categorization & Applications

PVC Suspension – K67 / K65

• Properties: Medium molecular weight, outstanding mechanical properties, and fast dry-blend absorption.
• Applications: Rigid PVC applications, including water supply and drainage pipes, window profiles, siding, and rigid sheets.

PVC Suspension – K57 / K58

• Properties: Low molecular weight, offering lower melt viscosity and superior melt flow, enabling easy processing.
• Applications: Injection-molded pipe fittings, electrical junction boxes, and complex rigid profiles.

PVC Suspension – K70 / K72

• Properties: High molecular weight, absorbing large amounts of plasticizers to form high-strength, flexible elastomer-like materials.
• Applications: Wire and cable insulation, flexible automotive hoses, medical tubing, synthetic leather, and soft flooring.

The EXIM Supply Advantage

• K-Value Precision: Absolute consistency in molecular weight distribution to ensure stable extrusion and injection molding parameters.
• Low Residual VCM: Guaranteed residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) levels below 1 ppm, meeting strict health and safety criteria.
• Comprehensive Logistics: Expert container stuffing and moisture-controlled sea transport to prevent caking and agglomeration.

7. Specialty & Engineering Polymers

Beyond our core volume commodities, EXIM acts as a specialized sourcing partner for advanced technical applications requiring engineering resins and specialty polymers.

Sourcing Portfolio

• Polystyrene (PS): General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) for high-clarity packaging, and High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) modified with butadiene rubber for structural housings and refrigeration liners.
• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS): An engineering terpolymer offering high impact resistance, dimensional stability, and excellent electroplating capabilities for the automotive and electronics sectors.
• Polycarbonate (PC): An optical-grade engineering thermoplastic with near-glass transparency and virtually unbreakable impact strength.
• Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA): Copolymers with customizable Vinyl Acetate (VA) content (9% to 28%) for hot-melt adhesives, solar cell encapsulation, and athletic footwear midsoles.

The EXIM Supply Advantage

• Bespoke Compound Matching: Sourcing of color-matched, flame-retardant, glass-reinforced, and mineral-filled specialized compounds.
• Niche Market Access: Deep relationships with specialized compounding facilities to source low-volume, high-value specialty materials.
• Technical Consultation: Access to polymer scientists to help your team select the optimal polymer grade for challenging mechanical designs.