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A group dedicated to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons is calling on Huntsman, a Salt Lake City-based chemical firm, to pull its operations out of the Islamic Republic.
Huntsman Corporation is a manufacturer of polyurethane chemicals, which it has been selling to Iran for an undetermined amount of time, the group United Against a Nuclear Iran told CNBC.
Huntsman Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Russ Stolle said "it is our policy to comply with all U.S. laws."
"We plan to reveiw the issues that have been raised," Stolle said.
Huntsman polyurethane products are sold through a third party listed on the company's Web site as Huntsman Polyurethanes, based on Avenue Sepahbod Gharani in Tehran.
Polyurethanes are often used for non-military purposes, but are also a key component in solid rocket propellants for long-range missiles. Solid rocket fuel is used by Iran and other countries to allow its missile fleets to be on instant standby for launch.
Iran has missiles fueled by solid fuel and controls one of the largest missile stockpiles in the world. Polyurethanes are also used in other military equipment.
On Monday, United Against a Nuclear Iran asked Huntsman to cease its Iran operations. The group also asked the company to clarify how the polyurethanes it sells in Iran are used and whether the company can be certain the chemicals are not used for military purposes.
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