Elementis Specialty Products

Overview

Elementis Specialty Products' additives enhance the feel, flow and finish of everyday
products:

• rheological additives provide controlled flow, levelling and antisettling
  properties to paint/coatings, ink, cosmetics and a variety of other products
• rheological additives are used in oil exploration drilling to assist in extremes of
  heat and pressure
• rheological products improve the water resistance of mascara and the feel of hand lotions
• other additives eradicate sagging in plasters and enhance the application of self-levelling concrete
• micronised waxes increase the resistance of inks to scuffing during the printing process

High performance adhesives not only give superior bonding but are valued for their shear and peel strength, temperature resistance, vibration, torque and shock resistance. Applications include automobiles, electronics, sports equipment, paint brushes, rollers and filters.

Key facts

• Principal products: organoclays, rheological additives, colourants, waxes, other specialty additives
• Principal customer segments: coatings, oil drilling, inks, personal care, adhesives
• Growth drivers: product innovation, customer service, globalisation of customer base, growth of acqueous based additives
• Global headquarters: Hightstown, New Jersey US