International Specialty Products Inc. - ISP- Profile

International Specialty Products Incorporated. The Group's principal activity is to manufacture specialty chemicals. Specialty chemicals include vinyl ether polymers, polyvinyl pyrrolidone polymers, solvents, intermediates, specialty preservatives, sunscreens, emollients, pearlescent pigments, fine chemicals and advanced materials. Mineral products such as ceramic-coated colored roofing granules are produced from rock deposits. Filter products consists of pressure filter vessels, filter bags and filter systems. Speciality chemicals accounted for 90% of 2001 revenues and Mineral products, 10%