OVERVIEW
Baxenden Chemicals is a world leader in polyurethane technology. It has become a recognised, well-respected name in the urethane chemicals market and is currently selling products to over 30 countries, via a network of established Agents and Distributors.

Baxenden Chemicals has the UK's largest polyurethane dispersions manufacturing facility located in Droitwich, England and has achieved an excellent reputation for problem solving and innovation. In addition to the wide range of polyurethanes produced, Baxenden Chemicals also manufactures polyesters, acrylic polymers and other speciality chemicals.

Applied Chemicals Division
The Applied Chemicals Division operates in four broad areas: polyester resins, solvent-based coatings, solvent based adhesives and polyurethane dispersions. The Division is the UK's foremost supplier of saturated polyester resins for the manufacture of flexible urethane foam and polyurethane elastomers. The Division's traditional solvent-based textile coatings confer impressive waterproofing performance and a major breakthrough in this area of technology has allowed the development of breathable polyurethane coatings.

Speciality Chemicals Division
The Speciality Chemicals Division offers a wide range of polyurethane prepolymers and crosslinkers, including novel patented high performance blocked isocyanate products for use in automotive topcoats and coil coatings. Many other products produced by this division are used extensively in coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, inks and binders for many applications.

The Speciality Chemicals Division also specialises in polyurethane systems technology, including foam, thermal break systems and polyurethane dispensing equipment. It manufactures a wide range of foam systems including Rigid, Rigid Integral Skin, Flexible, Flexible Integral Skin and Semi-Rigid Foam used to produce automotive mouldings in addition to many other applications including, insulation, construction and marine applications.

Baxenden Chemicals is a UK based joint venture owned by Crompton Corporation and Croda International plc.

MANAGEMENT STAFF
Managing Director:  NM Gee
Sales:  M Garrett / M Devlin
Commercial:  John Simpson
Technical:  R Jones

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Additives Moisture Scavenger
Catalysts Amine
Catalysts Metal
Chain Extenders Amine
Chain Extenders Diol
Chain Extenders Triol
Elastomer Cast
Elastomer Coatings
Flexible Foam Moulded
Flexible Foam Other
MDI Polymeric
MDI Prepolymer/Derivative
MDI Pure
Microcellular Elastomers Auto
Microcellular Elastomers Ftwr
Microcellular Elastomers Tech
Packaging Rigid
Polyol Blends Polyester
Polyol Blends Polyether
Polyols Polyester
Polyols Polyether
Rigid Foam Continuous Laydown
Rigid Foam Injection Appliance
Rigid Foam Moulded
Rigid Foam Slabstock
Rigid Foam Spray
RIM/RRIM Meter/Mix/Dispense
TDI 65/35
TDI 80/20
TDI Prepolymer/Derivative