Covid-19 thrusts chemical companies into the limelight

Among the few that are in the supply chain of chemicals that cater to consumer products are Hexza Corp Bhd, Samchem Bhd and Hextar Global Bhd.

FOR the longest time, only companies in the business of producing and distributing petrochemicals and agrochemicals hogged the limelight.

However, the Covid-19 pandemic has put the spotlight on companies that are in the business of producing and distributing chemicals that are used for personal care and cleanliness such as sanitisers and disinfectants.