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Oleochemicals are ingredients derived from natural oils and fats. These highly versatile materials are used in the manufacture of many consumer goods and industrial products, combining high performance with a good environmental profile and assured safety in use.
Croda offers a comprehensive portfolio of oleochemical ingredients for a wide range of consumer and industrial end markets. Major product groups include fatty acids, glycerine and soaps as well as functional derivatives such as polymerised fatty acids, speciality alcohols and polyols, esters and amides.
All our products are supported by rigorous quality control, and we pay utmost attention to customer care. Croda Oleochemicals is committed to operating in accordance with international quality standards, and has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality accreditation throughout the company. We are also well on the way to achieving accreditation to ISO 14001:2004, the international environmental standard, for all of our production sites.
With more than 175 years of experience in the industry, Croda Oleochemicals is a knowledgeable, committed and reliable partner for all your needs. We continue to develop new and exciting concepts with our many loyal customers, who appreciate our broad industry knowledge and service-oriented approach.
Please visit our website to learn more about the markets and applications of Croda’s Oleochemical Division
Polymer Additives
At the heart of better plastics
Croda Polymer Additives is a world leader providing effects to a wide range of polymers used in today's plastics & packaging market. Our products are manufactured from natural and renewable raw materials with diverse applications in polyolefins, PVC, styrenics, polyamides and biopolymers.
Croda specialises in additives for surface modification of plastics, including friction reduction (slip agents), anti-blocking, anti-static, anti-fogging / wetting, dispersion technology and nano-particulate UV absorbers. Our Crodamide™ and Atmer™ product lines play a vital role in modern packaging, from optimising polymer processing and handling during manufacture, to improving part performance and aesthetics in end applications.
Polymers & Coatings
Croda offers environmental solutions to the resin manufacturers, formulators and additive producers through its range of natural, high performance oleochemicals and speciality surfactants.
These products find their use in a diverse range of end applications, such as:
 Resins
Paints & coatings
Adhesives & sealants
Elastomers
Foams
Graphics & inks
Plastics & composites
Croda has a variety of technologies such as:
Building blocks
Chain extenders
Emulsifiers
Dispersants
Polymeric surfactants
Plasticizers
Solvents and
Processing aids
Lubricants & Oilfield
Croda Lubricants is a global business offering a unique range of speciality products delivering superior performance to formulators in the oilfield, automotive and industrial lubricant markets.
Utilising multiple technology platforms the Croda range of oleo chemicals, surfactants and functional ingredients are essential components used in meeting the lubrication needs of today and the performance and legislative targets of the future.
Croda products will continue to help to:
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Improve fuel economy |
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Extend oil drain and maintenance intervals |
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Increase production efficiency |
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Extend machine tool and equipment life |
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Provide higher performance lubrication |
The Croda Lubricants combination of application expertise, dedicated market team and scientific resources has created a powerful business designed to deliver efficient and reliable service.
It is our aim to continue to seek opportunities to develop innovative products and services which contribute to sustainable development, improve quality of life and generate value.
Textiles & Fibre finish
Croda is the name behind some of the world's biggest brands providing practical environmentally minded solutions to the problems of everyday life.
Croda's Textile and Fibre Finish business offers total solutions for the manufacture & processing of all major fibres and popular textile substrates like cotton (including organic cotton), polyester, wool, acrylic, lycra, nylon & viscose yarn, knits, woven, terry towelling and technical textiles.
With the application expertise drawn from over a hundred years of innovation in fibres, dyes and speciality chemicals for textile industry, the robust team of Croda Textiles comprises of highly qualified chemists and application experts, anticipates customer needs, and provides innovative and customised solutions to customer challenges.
Croda's Textile and Fibre Finish business offer products under respected brand names like Cirrasol, Cresmer, Depsolube, Edunine, Lanapex, Lenetol, Lissapol and Matexil which can improve processing performance, right first time ratios, reduce cost and facilitate eco certifications.
The product range includes:
Fibre Finish
- Primary finish for fibre manufacture: polyester, acrylic, polypropylene, viscose
- Secondary finish for mill application : overspray and refinish
- Speciality finish : recycled PET and non woven
Fibre and yarn processing
- Preparation: scouring, bleaching and mercerisation
- Colouration: dispersing and levelling, dyeing, washing off, speciality products
- Finishing: yarn lubrication, softening
Fabric processing
- Preparation (continuous and batch wise): de-sizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerisation
- Colouration (continuous and batch wise): dispersing and levelling, dyeing, printing, specialty products
- Finishing: pad and exhaust
- Productivity boosters
Garments package
- Denim : enzymes for de-sizing, bio-polishing , anti back-staining, finishes, productivity boosters
- Non-denim : pre-treatment package, colouration package, finishes
- Finishing – speciality
- De-odouriser & anti-microbial treatments
- UV absorbers
- Depth enhancers
- Rain and stain repellents
- Moisture management systems
- Anti-cling treatments
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