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.
Solutia is one of the world's largest producers of chemicals for the rubber and tire industry. These products help control the process of manufacturing rubber, while improving its durability, flexibility and appearance.
Crystex ® insoluble sulfur is the vulcanizing agent of choice by tire manufacturers and is a critical component in the manufacture of a quality radial tire.
Santoflex® applications include the use in pneumatic tire components, solid tires, belts, hoses, cables, automotive mounts, bushings and general mechanical products that are exposed to continuous or intermittent operating conditions and require protection from ozonation. Santoflex also provides powerful antiozonant and antioxidant properties with excellent high temperature, fatigue and flex resistance to rubber compounds.
eBusiness Capabilities
eBusiness is a secure, easy way to conduct business for Crystex and Santoflex. Solutia offers customers secure online ordering capabilities, along with quick access to critical information, such as shipping documents, invoices, order history data, etc.
To learn more about eBusiness benefits and other features, review our eBusiness Brochure here.
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
Anniston, AL, USA
Antwerp, Belgium
Kuantan, Malaysia
Monongahela, PA, USA
Newport, Wales
Nienburg, Germany
