ATLANTIC RICHFIELD <ARC> UNIT BUYS TECHNOLOGY
Atlantic Richfield Co said it has
acquired exclusive worldwide rights to the methyl methacrylate
technology of Texas Eastern Corp's Halcon SD Group affiliate
for undisclosed terms.
    The company said the technology will allow it to introduce
a cleaner and more efficient way of making methyl methacrylate,
a liquid monomer used to make resins for acrylic sheet,
coatings, molded parts and products and plastic impact
modifiers.
    ARCO said it is reviewing options for commercialization of
the technology.
 Reuter
