The products, many of which are proprietary, have varied applications. Flame retardants delay or prevent combustion of materials in soft furnishings, car components, and specialist clothing. Lubricant additives enhance the performance of lubricants in extreme conditions. Speciality monomers are used in adhesives and paint. Water management chemicals are supplied to oil, leather, and water treatment industries.
Acrylic resins give surface coatings a tough, durable finish.
Phosphorus specialities are intermediate chemicals for pharmaceuticals, paints, agrochemicals, and chemical processing. Industrial phosphates, key ingredients in detergents and household cleaners, soften water and prevent the redeposition of soil on garments. Surface technologies focuses on the application of industrial chemicals to metal surfaces with emphasis on the bright finishing of aluminum. Industrial phosphates are also used in the production of water management chemicals, animal feeds, fertilizers, refractories, fire extinguishers, antifreeze, dye and pigment manufacture, and oil and natural gas production. The company also provides surfactants for use in a variety of industrial and institutional applications.