Lubrizol

Lubrizol is a global provider of specialty chemicals, offering innovative solutions across a diverse range of applications such as beauty and personal care, coatings, CPVC piping systems, electronics, engineered materials, health, home care, lubricant and fuel additives, oilfield and refinery, thermal management, and water treatment. The company’s product lineup includes Carbopol® polymers, widely used as rheology modifiers in personal care products. Lubrizol has recently expanded its acrylic emulsion manufacturing capacity with a $20 million investment in its Gastonia, North Carolina facility. The company also launched Carbopol® Fusion S-20 polymer, a sustainable and biodegradable rheology modifier aimed at skin cleansing and hair care applications. Lubrizol is committed to sustainability, integrating life cycle thinking into its product development and portfolio management. Additionally, the company provides advanced materials for 3D printing, catering to sectors such as footwear, healthcare, and industrial markets. Lubrizol also offers medical device solutions, including materials for implantable devices and technologies for drug-device combination products. Furthermore, the company develops and manufactures thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for a variety of applications including adhesives, compounding, electronics, and performance apparel. Lubrizol is also involved in the production of CPVC materials used in plumbing systems that ensure the delivery of safe drinking water.