Surfactants and Additives

We are an international player in the production of specialty surfactants, specialty polyols and oilfield chemicals. With a worldwide presence and operations across seven key markets, we innovate to deliver tailored solutions to our industrial partner. We are committed to reducing the carbon footprint of our products while optimizing performance to meet the needs of modern industries

Innovating Sustainable Specialty Surfactants Worldwide

In 2019, Arkema strengthened its global position in Specialty surfactants by acquiring ArrMaz, a leading player with operations across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This strategic acquisition enhanced Arkema's global reach and local expertise, combining both companies' extensive R&D, manufacturing, and technical support capabilities. As a result, Arkema has become one of the world leader in specialty surfactants, driving innovation and delivering a wide range of sustainable chemical solutions for key global markets.

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Our Specialty Surfactants solutions for demanding markets

We produce and market a comprehensive range of surfactants and specialty polyols, designed to meet the diverse needs of multiple industries. Supported by advanced technical expertise, these innovative products deliver optimal performance across key markets. Our product portfolio includes:

Emulsifiers and bitumen additives for road construction
Anti-caking and dust-control agents for fertilizers
Flotation agents for ore purification
Quaternary ammonium compounds for organophilic clay
Formulations for detergents, lubricants, plastics, and paper de-inking
Specialty polyols for polyurethane, polyester, epoxy, and acrylic resins, serving markets like paints, adhesives, sealants, and synthetic foams.

Specialty Surfactants plants and presence accross the world

Map of Specialty surfactants activity plants and presence accross the world

Our key markets

Fertilizer industry

Cationic and anionic surfactants formulations

Mineral processing

Custom-tailored solutions to maximize industrial mineral recovery and grade

Asphalt & Bitumen

Emulsifiers, anti-strip and workability additives for hot, warm, cold mixes and recycling

Industrial ammonium nitrate

Additives for porosity control and exterior coatings as anti-caking agents

Oil and Gas

Maximize oil & gas production capacities and protect production facilities

Home and professionnal care

Wide range of biobased surfactants with several properties: thickening for acidic gels, wetting, dispersing, solubilizing, high foaming/low foaming, and detergency

Lubricants and industrial applications

Our portfolio holds ingredients of natural or synthetic origin for efficient lubricants, cleaners, dispersants and wetting agents

Resin coating solutions

Polyether polyols, specialty solvents, and surfactants for resin and coating industries

Polyols for Polyurethane

Building blocks and cross-linkers (TMP based polyols)

Main products & brands - Surfactants

Arkema Specialty Surfactants Linkedin Showcase Page

Discover our LinkedIn feed where we will provide you with information about the markets, analysis of trends, covering specialty materials and applications within the Fertilizer, Mining, Infrastructure, Home Care and Industrial and Resins.

we will also showcase our newest products, as well as important upcoming events, webinars and trade show activities.

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