Dale O. Young

Lyondell Chemical Co. manufactures and distributes chemicals & plastics, produces fuel products, and refines heavy & high-sulfur crude oil. The company operates in four segments: Ethylene Co-Products and Derivatives, Propylene Oxide & Related Products, Refining, and Inorganic Chemicals. The company's products are used in the clothing, food packaging, household furnishings, automotive parts, construction, home-building materials, paints, and coating industries. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of LyondellBasell Industries NV, ARCO Chemical Co. makes and sells intermediate and specialty chemicals. The company is based in Pasadena, TX. ARCO Chemical was acquired by Lyondell Chemical Co., part of LyondellBasell Industries NV from December 20, 2007 on July 23, 1998 for $5,615.77 million.