Who makes Kynar now?
Kynar is sold by Arkema in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Polymer: PVDF. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
The short answer
Owner now (Americas): Arkema
No change
What changed, and when
No ownership change found as of Oct 2026.
Sources
Ownership history
- Pennsalt Chemicals (1960)
- Pennwalt (1969)
- Atochem North America (Elf Aquitaine) (1989)
- Elf Atochem North America (1992)
- Atofina Chemicals (2000)
- Arkema (2004)
What to check on your Kynar paperwork
- No ownership change found. Your current paperwork should still apply.
- If your COA or invoice shows a new company name, check it against the brand tracker.
Company names you may see on older Kynar paperwork
Pennsalt, Pennsalt Chemicals, Pennwalt, Elf Aquitaine, Atochem, Atochem North America, Elf Atochem, Elf Atochem North America, Atofina, Atofina Chemicals, Total. If an old drawing, COA or UL file names one of these, it can still refer to Kynar.
Current Kynar data sheets
Arkema HPP materials database (Kynar). Old Kynar database link now redirects here. Kynar grade pages link TDS PDFs. Use the newest data sheet and COA from the current owner, not a copy saved years ago.
Other brands from Arkema
Kepstan, Kynar Flex, Pebax, Rilsamid, Rilsan, Rilsan Clear.
Buying Kynar or an alternative
ResinBridge quotes Kynar where we can source it, or a matched alternative with what differs, from one gaylord to a railcar. See our guide to PVDF.
Questions
Who makes Kynar now?
Arkema sells Kynar in the U.S., Canada and Latin America (checked Nov 2, 2026).
Where do I find current Kynar data sheets?
On the owner's site: Arkema HPP materials database (Kynar). Use the newest data sheet and COA from the current owner.
From our resin brand ownership tracker, which covers 318 brands with a source for every row. Spot a change we missed? Tell us.
Need Kynar or a matched alternative?
Send the Kynar grade you run. A polymer chemist confirms it, quotes it where we can source it, or suggests a matched alternative with what differs.