José de Freitas Mascarenhas

Manufactures petrochemicals and other related products

Operates as a holding company with interest in engineering, construction and petrochemical sectors

Functions as a College/University

The private company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. Abiquim supports the Brazilian chemical sector through advocacy, regulatory monitoring, economic and technical advisory, and promotion of industry best practices. It operates sectoral and thematic committees composed of industry professionals to address key issues and foster collaboration. Abiquim coordinates and implements the Responsible Care® program, which promotes continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental management among member companies, aligning with standards set by the International Council of Chemical Associations. The program includes management systems, auditing processes, regional working groups, and training initiatives to enhance sustainability, transparency, and stakeholder engagement. Abiquim’s website offers institutional information, industry news, courses, events, publications, and member services. It manages technical standards through the CB-10 committee linked to the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards and maintains partnerships with entities such as BNDES. Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química (Abiquim) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1964 that represents chemical industries of various sizes and related service providers.