Introduction
Occidental Chemical Corporation ("OxyChem") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation and is a leading chemical manufacturer, with interests in basic chemicals, vinyls, petrochemicals, and performance products. The company is based in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing facilities in the United States and six foreign countries. OxyChem is a Responsible Care?company committed to safety and the environment. Our philosophy continues to go beyond compliance to making good safety and environmental performance an objective of our overall business strategic plan. We have established systems with measurable objectives and performance milestones. The overall impact is a positive force in motivating our employees to promote a strong culture for protection of human health and the environment. Dramatic advances in our Health, Environment, and Safety processes have enhanced every OxyChem business. Our methods of managing risk continue to benefit us and have been recognized by our peers to be among the best in the chemical industry.