牋牋Akzo Nobel Surfactants America produces industrial chemicals known as surfactants. Surfactants are a class of chemicals that, when mixed with water or other chemicals, change the surface of materials. For example, your laundry products contain surfactants to remove dirt and stains and make your clothing soft to the touch. Your shampoo has surfactants to clean and condition your hair. The oil in your car抯 engine contains surfactants to keep vital parts clean, so your engine burns clean and lasts longer. Surfactants are an important group of chemicals that touch our every day life. We start with natural fats and oils, including the oils from soybeans and coconuts and tallow to produce our products. To view more on how we develop new products, visit our Research center.

牋牋Akzo Nobel has a rich and long history in the production and development of surfactants. Read about our history, maybe you will see a name from the past that you recognize.

牋牋Akzo Nobel is commited to supporting the communities where our plants and offices are located. The 2001 Community Outreach project involved building a playground for children at a local daycare center. Visit our Community Outreach page for all of the details.

牋牋We are committed to the CMA Responsible Care Code of Practice. You can view the profiles of our North American plants by visiting our Responsible Care section.

牋牋Saskatoon Plant reaches safety milestone! Read the article and see some of the people responsible for their record of 5 years without an LTI.