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Witco at a Glance

Oleochemicals & Derivatives

Strategic Business Units
- Oleochemicals & Derivatives

Principal Products
Fatty acids, glycerines, esters, fatty amines, quaternaries, amphoteric surfactants, specialty anionic and nonionic surfactants.

Markets Served
Fabric softeners, fine fabric and specialty and dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, foam and bubble bath, shower gels, hair shampoos and conditioners, creams and lotions for skin care, specialty bases and additives for cosmetics. Products for the rubber, paper, asphalt, mining and textile industries.

Competitive Strengths
In January 1999, Witco announced that during the year, it would divest or seek a strategic alliance for the Oleochemicals and Derivatives Group. The company has made significant improvements in this business, especially manufacturing, and it offers strong potential for the right partner.

  • Global leadership in the fabric softner market.
  • New capability to produce refined glycerine, greatly enhancing income potential from co-product glycerine.
  • Important new products for the fabric softener and home care markets planned for launch in 1999.

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