Product Story – Solution Vinyl Resins Protect the Golden Gate Bridge
Solution Vinyl Resins (SVR) produced at Texas City Operations play an important role on the Golden Gate Bridge — they are used in the coating which covers the cables on the bridge.
SVR is known for its water and chemical resistance, metal adhesion, pigment dispersability, flexibility, toughness, recoatability, and abrasion resistance. These qualities are what make SVR suitable for a wide range of applications.
SVR is used the in inks and overlacquers for the following applications:
- Flexible packaging
- Wallcoverings
- Vinyl upholstery
- Credit cards
- Automotive components
- Equipment found on off-shore petroleum sites
Texas City Operations manufactures more than 100 chemical and vinyl products. Products including isopropanol, Oxo alcohols and aldehydes, organic acids and vinyl acetate are produced for use in plastics, solvents, coatings, ink, brake fluid, pharmaceuticals, and other useful products. Consumers use these products every day in such things as mouthwash, cleaners, chewing gum and bandages.
