Elementis Chromium is a leading global producer of chromium chemicals.
Market Leadership
With over 80 years of experience, Elementis Chromium has become a market leader in the production, sales and customer support of a wide range of chromium chemical products. Our products are used worldwide in a variety of applications, including:
Chrome sulfate – used in tanning to produce high quality leathers for a wide range of end uses.
Chromic acid – used in metal and plastic coatings to produce a strong, tarnish-resistant, “chrome” finish for appliances, automobiles and many other applications. Also used as a wood preservative for marine pilings, telephone poles, landscape timbers and other industrial wood applications.
Chromic oxide – used as a pigment in paints, architectural coatings, plastics, roofing tiles and ceramic tiles. Also used in the construction of high temperature and abrasion resistant refractory brick for glass and fiberglass. And, used in production of super alloy metals for use in airplane and land-based turbines.
Sodium dichromate – used as a high temperature coating for automotive, appliance and industrial coils. And, used as pigment for industrial paints and road lines.
Chrome hydrate – used as a pigment in soaps, artist paints and cosmetics.
Sodium sulfate – used as an additive in making detergents, glass, paper and starch.