Arch Chemicals announced a strategic alliance with Tolochimie.

Arch Chemicals Inc. announced a strategic alliance with Tolochimie, a subsidiary of the SNPE Group of France, for the production of Arch’s Omacide® iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) biocide products and intermediates. The biocides are used in architectural coatings and other products. The alliance provides Arch with an immediate and significant increase in IPBC products, the company said.