Our businesses

If you use personal care products, chances are it involves one of AkzoNobel’s Functional Chemicals. If you enjoy an ice cream, chances are it involves one of AkzoNobel’s Functional Chemicals too. The chemicals we produce can be found in everyday items. These include detergents, vinyl, automotive parts, agricultural products, pharmaceutical products, food products, wallpaper adhesives, plastic bags, cosmetics etcetera.

We are one of the most versatile and complex business units within the AkzoNobel organization. We serve different markets on a global scale. You probably come into contact with our chemicals every day without even realizing it.

Our Functional Chemicals business produces chemical intermediates, performance chemicals and end-use consumer products. Our portfolio includes cellulosic specialties, chelates, ethylene amines, metal alkyls, micronutrients, organic peroxides, polysulfides, redispersable powder polymers, salt specialties and sulfur products. We know a lot about these chemicals and we are always trying to find out more. Our knowledge makes us a global leader. We are organized in seven sub-Business Units:

• Chelates

• Cross Linking Peroxides, Thermoset Chemicals and Polymer Additives (XTP)

• Ethylene Amines

• High Polymers

• Performance Additives

• Salt Specialties

• Sulfur Derivatives