Chemicals for a Wide Application Range
Umicore Specialty Materials Bruges, also known as Umicore's business line "Metal Carboxylates & Organics", has a long tradition in producing alkyd resins, metal carboxylates, fatty acid esters and naphthenic acid, finding their applications in diverse markets. We manufacture chemical raw materials with innovative properties for a wide range of functionalities, including catalysts, rubber adhesion promoters, driers and many more. Look for your industry and find out more about our specialty chemicals portfolio for your segment!
Sulfur scavengers to reduce hydrogen sulfide levels in asphalt and bitumen streams.
Catalysts for ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters into aliphatic polyesters.
Fuel borne catalysts and deposit control additives for superior engine performance.
A wide portfolio of products for the ink industry, including ink driers, ink vehicles, ink additives and solvents.
Lubricant additives, grease additives, extreme pressure additives, anti-corrosion additives & anti-wear additives.
Naphthenic acid, anti-skinning agents and coating driers fit for marine antifouling coatings.
Fatty acid esters, detergents and naphthenic acid for superior performance of your metalworking fluid systems.
Naphthenic acid for imidazoline corrosion inhibitor production and sulfur scavenger products, fit for oil field applications.
Oxygen scavengers, acid scavengers and adhesion control agents for packaging & films applications.
A wide range of paint driers, anti-skinning agents, binders/resins and solvents/reactive diluents.
Odor scavenging chemicals to capture unwanted odor molecules in personal care, deodorant & fragrance applications.
Catalysts for the petrochemical industry, including hydrogenation catalysts, oxidation catalysts and dimerization catalysts.
Catalysts and isocyanate blockers polyurethane applications including CASE, rigid foam (PIR and spray foam) and flexible foam.
Polymerization catalysts, hydrogenation catalyst precursors and vulcanizing agents for the rubber & elastomers industry.
With our experience in rubber adhesion promoters, we are a trusted partner for the tire, belts and hoses industry.
Accelerators, catalysts and peak exotherm regulators for composite – unsaturated polyester resin applications.
Naphthenic acid for durable wood preservative applications.