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Table of ContentsI n t r o d u c t i o n IIServicesIIIEthanol4Industrial OilsAcidulants68E m u l s i f i e r s & T h i c k e n e r s 10StarchesPolymers1214Chemical IntermediatesSolvents1516Applications18Table of Contentsi

Archer Daniels Midland CompanyADM’s range of industrial ingredients is asbroad as the industries we serve. That’sbecause we know the true breadth of industry—that industry spans an array of applications asdiverse as construction, paints, household cleaners,personal care products, and more.iiArcher Daniels Midland CompanyWe’re dedicated to understanding the intricacies ofthose applications and developing innovative ingredients that meet both customers’ and consumers’ needs.We’ve created acidulants for biodegradable plasticsand starches that help produce fast-drying adhesives.Our line includes high-viscosity emulsifiers and stabilizers that perform at low concentrations.

ADM ServicesR&D ExpertiseOnline Inventory ServicesOur comprehensive global network of research-anddevelopment professionals can help you put ouringredients to work in yourproducts. Skilled researchersand chemists worldwide areyour partners in applicationand product development support and assist with your formulation challenges. From fermentation research and processdevelopment to product applications and analytical support,look to ADM.Optimize your on-hand inventory with ADM’sOnline Inventory Services (OIS). This value-addedsystem monitors bulk ADM ingredients at your locations, giving you timely inventory monitoring. OISreads tank levels, then delivers hourly updates oninventory levels. Access your inventory information,including usage reports and historical data, throughe-ADM.com.Global DistributionNetworkADM’s quality ingredients are backed by one of theworld’s largest transportation systems. We’re shipping our products by rail,river, road, and ocean,and leveraging thousands of barges, tractortrailers, railcars, and towboats.Delivering more than400,000 loads annually,we maintain relationships with a variety ofservice providers toensure the most competitive transportation pricing possible and get theright product to the right place at the right time.Advanced LaboratoriesWe maintain laboratories equipped with the latesttechnology for performance and rheology testing, fermentation research, and paint and coatings development. Our scientists are pioneering new uses for thecommodities we process and developing new ways touse our ingredients in your applications.Online CommercialServicesThrough e-ADM.com, we offer real-time news andinformation that’s available 24 hours a day, sevendays a week. e-ADM.com simplifies business withround-the-clock access to online reports; billing andinvoicing; a product search database; web order entry;logistics management that lets you track railcar andbarge orders and pickup times; and PayADM, ourInternet-based automated clearinghouse.Quality Assurance,Quality ControlShould you desire, part of ADM’s world-class technical support includes product quality testing and assistance. Our experts can help you review and establishspecifications files; identify your product qualityparameters; and develop product testing methods toprovide objective, detailed data.Servicesiii

EthanolWhether you need fuel or industrialethanol, ADM has the quality, distribution,and technical solutions to deliver for you.Refiners looking to reduce emissions and boostoctane ratings turn to ADM, a pioneer in the fuelethanol industry. As increasing numbers of states banMTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) and environmental and economic concerns grow, ADM has respondedby increasing production of this clean-burning fuel.As the world’s largest producer of the gasoline industry’s oxygenate of choice, we deliver high-qualityproduct to refiners through our comprehensive net-Global DistributionNetworkWhen you buy ADM ethanol, you get the confidenceof our global distribution system of railcars, tractortrailers, ships, and barges. This extensive networkensures dependable supply—you get the right product at the right place and the right time.World-Class R&D SupportADM’s fuel and industrial ethanols are backed by ourcomprehensive global research and development network. From technical support to application assistance, we have the skills and expertise to help yousucceed.ADM ETHANOLFor FuelFuel ethanolFor IndustrialSpecially denatured alcoholsCompletely denatured alcoholsSynasol solventsAnhydrol solventsInksolv solventsFor more on ethanol, see the industrialingredients matrix on page 18, or use our productsearch function at admworld.com.work of trucks, railcars, barges, and terminals.For high-purity industrial ethanol, the choice isADM. Our completely denatured, specially denatured, and pure ethanols are the highest quality—eachflows through sophisticated distillation columns thatremove impurities, leaving less than 2 ppm of anyimpurity.Whether you’re looking for a chemical intermediateto produce ethyl lactate or the right solvent for yourcoating, adhesive, or personal care product, as aleading industrial ethanol producer, ADM has whatyou need.4Industrials

Industrial OilsFor high-quality, high-performance industrialoils, turn to ADM’s multifunctional portfolio.You’ll find a broad range of products for paints,inks, coatings, varnishes, alkyd resins, and plasticizers,delivered where and when you need it through ourvast global transportation network.For nearly a century, we’ve focused on the needs ofindustry with natural-source products designed forhigh performance. From our roots as a small linseedprocessing company, we’ve grown into a marketleader offering linseed oils, soybean oils and copolymer oils.Linseed OilsManufacturers are using our raw linseed oil for maintenance primers and putting our varnish oils to workin kettle-bodied oils and varnishes.Our heat-bodied linseed oils—the OKO andAlinco series—are the finest on the market. OKOseries vacuum-bodied oils offer low acid numbers and6Industrialsexceptionally light color for varnishes and aluminumpaints. And the Alinco series delivers closed-kettleoils in a medium acid range for varnishes, inks, andhouse paints and primers.For a more varnish-like performance, our specialtyoils selection includes copolymers with good solubilityin petroleum-type thinners and solvents. Or choosefrom fast-drying oils and anti-spalling compounds forother high-performance applications.Soybean OilsOur soybean oils are providing natural, biodegradableoptions for a variety of industries and applications.In the printing industry, our soybean oils arethe basis for inks that deliver high-gloss, goodcolor-quality production comparable to petroleum-based inks.Printers particularly like them fortheir non-toxic, environmentallyfriendly qualities.And candle makers are using soybean oil instead ofparaffin to make cleaner-burning, natural candle wax.

Global DistributionNetworkWhen you buy ADM industrial oils, you get the confidence of our global distribution system of railcars,tractor-trailers, ships, and barges. This extensive network ensures dependable supply—you get the rightproduct at the right place and the right time.World-Class R&D SupportADM’s industrial oils are backed by our comprehensive global research and development network. Ourchemists and scientists can help with polymer synthesis or work with any of your paint and coatingsapplications. From technical support to applicationassistance, we have the skills and expertise to helpyou succeed.ADM INDUSTRIAL OILSLinseed oilsRaw and boiledGrindingVarnishOxidizedHeat bodied—OKO and Alinco seriesCopolymer oilsSoybean oilsFor more on industrial oils, see the industrialingredients matrix on page 18, or use our productsearch function at admworld.com.Industrials7

AcidulantsManufacturers looking for high-functionality, consistently high-quality acidulants choose ADM.From citric acid to lactates to GDL, we offer a rangeof natural-source, biodegradable products. Each isdesigned for maximum performance, whetheradjusting pH or acting as a chelating agent.Our citric acid effectively chelates metal ions without damaging the metal, and in textile applications, itacts as a buffer to facilitate multiple dyings of nyloncarpet. In agricultural chemicals, ADM citric acidsmake phosphate soluble for better uptake into crops.Detergent makers put our citrates to work as environmentally friendly phosphate substitutes, and incement, sodium citrate helps with curing and setup,acting as a retarding agentto slow down the process.Our lactic acid canbe used to produce plastics for the future, as manufacturers develop biodegradable plastics. Andin lotions and soaps, itacts as a moisturizer andadjusts pH.In polymers, resins,paint, strippers, andcoatings, our ethyl lactateperforms as a solvent.And in the electronicsindustry, it’s removingflux and salt from circuitboards.Whether you want a sequestering product for bottlewashing, a chelating agent for electroless plating, oran acetic acid replacement, our high-performanceGDL, sodium gluconate, and gluconic acid deliverfor you.Global DistributionNetworkWe don’t stop with an incredible range of products formany applications—we also operate one of theworld’s largest distribution networks, ensuring youracidulants get to the right place at the right time forconsistent, dependable supply.World-Class R&D SupportADM’s acidulants are backed by our comprehensiveglobal research and development network. Ourchemists and scientists can help with any of yourapplications. From technical support to applicationassistance, we have the skills and expertise to helpyou succeed.ADM ACIDULANTSCitric acidCitratesLactic acidLactatesGluconatesFor more on acidulants, see the industrialingredients matrix on page 18, or use our productsearch function at admworld.com.8Industrials

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Emulsifiers & ThickenersFor high performance in any application,you can’t top ADM’s naturally derivedemulsifiers and thickeners. From xanthan gumto lecithin and monoglycerides, you’ll find a broadrange of biodegradable products in our portfolio.Xanthan GumA standout ingredient in a myriad of applications,OptiXan xanthan gum delivers high viscosity at lowconcentrations.Try OptiXan xanthan gum in paints and coatings forits thickening and stabilizing abilities and to preventsettling. It prevents pigment separation, improvessprayability, and enhances resistance. And with typical use levels at lower percentages of total formulationthan other products, it’s one of the most cost-effectivethickeners available.10IndustrialsPut it to work in the oilfield for its excellent shearthinning and suspensionproperties, and experiencethe benefits of higher penetration rates, less formationdamage, and fewer circulation pressure losses.OptiXan products are also effective in a variety ofpersonal care applications. They thicken shampooand body wash, help suspend particles in noveltyand glitter makeup, and improve mouthfeel intoothpaste.In addition, OptiXan xanthan gum is a key ingredient in advanced no-drip and slow-release cleanersand an important component in ceramics, where itpromotes thick, even glazes on both regular and irregular surfaces.Lecithin-Based EmulsifiersWhether you’re looking to improve pigment dispersion for your paint, improve mold release in yourpolymer preparation, or increase throughput in yourplastics extrusion, our extensive lecithin-basedproduct line has what you need for a broad rangeof applications.