When you're picking out a new set of tires, boarding a flight or buying a pair of sneakers for your child, you probably aren't thinking about the fluids and chemicals that make the products you use everyday safer, more energy efficient and cost effective. But, at the Technical Specialties businesses of Solutia, we're working to improve the products that improve life.
Solutia's Technical Specialties businesses offer advanced chemical and specialty products that meet or exceed rigorous specifications and are distributed through a reliable, global supply system. The service team works closely with customers to constantly improve key performance and quality levels and to anticipate and develop solutions to market challenges.
Crystex® by Flexsys is the world's largest producer of chemicals for the rubber and tire industry. These products help control the process of manufacturing rubber, while improving its durability, flexibility and appearance.
Therminol®, the world leader in high-temperature synthetic heat transfer fluids, can be used in numerous applications including renewable energy technologies such as solar and biodiesel, manufacturing processes, waste heat transfer, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals and oil and gas processing.
Skydrol® is the world leader in hydraulic fluids for commercial aircraft. These fire-resistant fluids are approved by all airframe manufacturers specifying phosphate ester hydraulic fluids. With more than 60 years of proven performance, Skydrol is used in most commercial aircraft in the skies today.
Geographic Reach
These businesses have manufacturing facilities strategically located in 10 countries and deliver products worldwide.
Major Plants
Antwerp, Belgium
Kuantan, Malaysia
Nienburg, Germany
Anniston, AL, USA
Newport, Wales