Company Profile:
Company Type: Manufacturer
Company Introduction:
INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INDIA PVT LTD was the Indian subsidiary of International Specialty Products (ISP), a global leader in specialty chemicals. The company was primarily involved in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of a diverse range of specialty ingredients and performance-enhancing additives for various industries.
Its product portfolio typically included specialty polymers, personal care ingredients, pharmaceutical excipients, food and beverage additives, and industrial chemicals. These products served sectors such as personal care, pharmaceuticals, food and nutrition, agriculture, coatings, and energy.
Operating as a key part of ISP's global network, INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INDIA PVT LTD focused on delivering innovative solutions and technical support to its customers across India.
In 2011, International Specialty Products (ISP) was acquired by Ashland Inc., a global specialty chemicals company. Consequently, the operations and assets of INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INDIA PVT LTD were integrated into Ashland's Indian operations, and the company likely now operates under the Ashland brand.
Enterprise Products
The company INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INDIA PVT LTD was involved in the production and sale of a wide range of specialty chemicals. These products primarily served industries such as personal care, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and various industrial applications.
The key product categories and types included:
Personal Care Ingredients:
Polymers for hair styling, conditioning, and fixation.
Thickeners and emulsifiers used in skin care lotions and creams.
Film formers for cosmetics, sunscreens, and other topical applications.
Ingredients for oral care products like toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Pharmaceutical Excipients:
Binders used in tablet manufacturing to hold ingredients together.
Disintegrants that help tablets break apart and release active ingredients.
Film-forming agents for tablet coatings and controlled release formulations.
Solubilizers designed to improve the solubility of poorly soluble drugs.
Food and Beverage Ingredients:
Clarifying agents used in the production of beverages, such as beer and wine.
Stabilizers for various food and drink products.
Processing aids for food manufacturing.
Industrial Applications:
Adhesives and raw materials for adhesive formulations.
Coatings and ingredients for paint and coating industries.
Agricultural chemicals and performance additives for crop protection.
Specialty additives for various industrial processes and products.
Specific chemical families often associated with their portfolio included derivatives of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) such as Povidone, Crospovidone, Copovidone, and Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP), among other specialty polymers and chemicals.