Polymer additives

At the heart of better plastics

Croda Polymer Additives is headquartered in Cowick, UK, and has sales offices in more than 60 countries around the world. The business has grown in recent years to secure its status as a leader in the global supply of naturally based speciality chemicals for the polymer industry.

Croda Polymer Additives provide the following effects: anti-fog, anti-static, mold release, pigment dispersion, slip & anti-block, torque release, UV-absorption, & speciality plasticisers. Croda’s brands for these products are: Atmer, Crodamide, IncroMax, Incroslip, IncroMold, Solasorb, & Priplast.

Continuous innovation

The Polymer Additives product range has continued to grow and now includes over 200 products. Croda has the widest range of products, product forms, and packaging to meet customer needs. The product range has continued to grow as we have developed new products to meet customer and market requirements. In September 2006 Croda acquired the Uniqema business from ICI. Croda Polymer Additives is a fully integrated and combined business bringing together the best technologies, people, and products from each area.

All our business is supported with global technical experts and high quality manufacturing facilities. We believe in providing local dedicated sales teams and stock-holding close to our customers to give the best possible customer support and service.

Croda’s innovation is a continuous process with new products being launched at regular intervals. As well as maintaining leadership in established areas Croda now offers unique products in non-organic UV-absorber, and speciality plasticisers for the most demanding applications.

Applications

Plastic and rubber products feature in virtually every aspect of our lives - from food packaging, carrier bags, and toys, to car bumpers, mobile phones, and home appliances. Croda's fatty acid amides and speciality derivatives are used in a myriad of plastic products to impart wide-ranging benefits. Whether you are looking for process optimisation or improved part performance and aesthetics, Croda can deliver a speciality effect that will add value to your business.