Performance Specialties
As Performance Specialties, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers’ products and contribute to positive change in the world.
With a leading position in materials flow and formulation science, and access to unique natural materials, we deliver unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers across a wide range of markets.
We are known for our expertise in rheology and natural, sustainable ingredients for architectural paints and industrial coatings, construction, adhesive and sealants, as well as additives for oil and gas drilling and stimulation fluids plus plastics and ceramics.
Adhesives & sealants
Adhesives and sealants are critical for bonding and sealing, forming strong connections and filling gaps. We offer innovative rheology modifiers for water-based and solvent-based adhesives. Our rheological additives ensure product quality, prevent settling, and promote sustainability in adhesive production. They work efficiently at lower temps and come in liquid or powder form. Adhesives and sealants are vital for material and structure security in diverse applications.
Ceramics
Working with traditional ceramics is deeply rooted in the use of natural materials such as quartz sand and clay minerals, which are widely used in products like clay tiles, bricks, tableware, refractory linings, and industrial abrasives. These ceramics, composed of naturally variable inorganic blends, present challenges in achieving consistent production quality. Our BENTONE® additive range, based on special smectite and hectorite clays, offers an effective solution: improving viscosity control, enhancing stability, and ensuring solid suspension in primary blends and glazes, while also contributing to fire resistance and overall production efficiency.
Construction
In construction, our rheological additives improve application properties in systems such as mortars, renderings, stuccos, flooring, and building adhesives, by reducing waste and enhancing settlement. One effective way to significantly improve the performance and application behavior of these systems is by utilizing clay-based thickeners in conjunction with cellulose ethers.
Energy
With over 70 years of experience in the oilfield chemicals industry, we have been at the forefront of developing performance chemicals that have a lasting impact on the fluidity, and functionality in the field of drilling fluids, lubrication and grease additives and stimulation additives. Our extensive product spectrum encompasses rheological additives, clay-based lubricants, grease additives, defoamers, and materials for addressing lost circulation.
Paints, coatings & inks
The paints, coatings and inks sector caters to diverse needs, from aesthetics to protection. It covers architectural and industrial coatings, wood, automotive, and inks. Additives have a significant impact on product performance, improving wetting and adhesion. Ongoing innovation is vital for high-quality, advanced products. We offer tailored solutions for formulators, optimizing additive performance through expertise and material variety.
Plastics
In our modern world, plastics are indispensable, offering versatility across diverse industries. Lamellar talc, renowned for its exceptional properties, serves as a performance-enhancing agent in polyolefin compounds, unlocking countless applications. Our talc grades enhance the mechanical strength of plastic parts, resulting in high-quality end products. Furthermore, talc can help reduce carbon emissions by enabling lighter, thinner plastic designs that can replace metal parts, while maintaining strength. Talc also expands the usability of recycled plastics, contributing to an effective recycling process.
Specialty applications
Our specialty applications additives include specialised solutions designed for specific purposes like polyester putties, water treatment, colourant dispersions, performance composites, and paper coatings.
Adding future
Every day, we rely on products that enhance our comfort. Their colors, textures, and quality inspire us. That's why we incorporate meaningful, functional, and protective elements. Adding future to everyday life.