Aqualon is a world leader in
products that modify the physical properties of aqueous, or water-based,
systems and the world's only pale wood rosin derivatives producer. Most
of Aqualon's products are derived from renewable natural raw materials.
The Aqualon Group focuses its resources on three key growth markets:
- Coatings Additives and Construction
- Regulated Industries (Food, Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care)
- Energy and Specialties Solutions
Paper Technologies is the world's largest and most technically advanced specialty chemical supplier to the pulp and paper industry. The comprehensive array of functional, process, and water treatment chemicals offered by the division are used in a variety of pulp and paper applications to improve productivity and/or the quality of the customer's finished product.
Industrial Specialties offers a broad range of additives for use in a wide variety of industries. All of these products are water-based or water-dispersible for use in processes, systems, or formulations where water is the common denominator. Many of these products are designed for compliance with low- or non-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) regulations.
Ventures —
a platform for customer innovation—provides a broad array of specialty
chemicals for a variety of markets, including adhesives and sealants,
paints, inks, coatings, lubricants, rubber, plastics, and building and
construction. The products offered are used by customers to enhance the
performance of their products and to optimize their manufacturing
processes.