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Specialty Products Business
THE YEAR IN REVIEW Operational and strategic developments
Specialty Products Business Stabilising specialty silica operations
Given the new and growing opportunities in this segment, we Developing high purity silica for
are making continuous investment towards strengthening our silicone rubber applications
Our Specialty Chemistry business segment comprises Specialty Silica, presence in this business.
Prebiotics, Agrochemicals & Seeds
he silicone rubber industry needs high purity
During FY 2022-23 Tand consistent quality of silica. This space was
We successfully stabilised and improved our specialty silica occupied mostly by imports. Our Innovation Centre,
Specialty Silica Business Overview operations at our Cuddalore plant in Tamil Nadu, reaching along with our business development and plant teams,
86% operating rates collaborated with leading silicone rubber customers
to introduce three specially designed precipitated
We have extended our expertise in basic chemistry products Value Chain We made significant improvements in the infrastructure and amorphous silica. These silica products were aimed at
to manufacture a range of Specialty Silica products. Our foray Precipitated silica is a part of Soda Ash value chain produced processes/systems, contributing to greater efficiency and addressing the stringent quality requirement of end
into specialty products has been driven by our Pune Innovation from Sodium Silicate (Soda Ash derivative) as a key raw consistent product quality users in the silicone rubber industry. They have received
Centre’s focussed R&D around chemistry-based material solutions. material, reacted with mineral acid under controlled We received HDS product approvals for the tyre industry and widespread acceptability in India, and equip customers
process condition. Rice husk-based Silica is expected to be a started commercial supplies to plan their production with minimum inventory
Our high-performance, differentiated materials are essential sustainable alternative, predominantly for customers making carrying cost for silica.
inputs for varied industries. Our specialty silica products are green tyres for lower carbon footprint. We expanded our market reach by strengthening our channel
finding great demand in the manufacture of high-performance partner and distributor network across the globe, enabling us
and fuel-efficient green tyres amidst tightening automotive to commence supplies to overseas customers (both rubber Benefits
emission standards, labelling requirement of tyres, and the For our product portfolio and end applications, please visit our and non-rubber segments) The specialised silica products impart not only a
growing Electric Vehicles (EVs) demand. There is also a growing website at https://www.tatachemicals.com/products bright white colour, but also make processing of
demand for these materials in other application segments like Way forward silicone rubber compounds easier, on account of
silicone rubbers, battery separators, technical rubber goods and TCL was awarded 'Best Supplier' Co-creating customised solutions for high-performance their high purity, narrower particle size distribution
oral care. under innovation category applications by leveraging proprietary HDS platform and consistency
during FY 2021-22 from a leading technology and customer relationships The Expand BET silica TAVERSIL™ 120F ensures the
Tyre manufacturer
Undertaking innovation to launch new grades, to address a highest level of filler loading in compounds
larger base of customers and application segments The highest BET material TAVERSIL™ 100B provides
Expanding global footprint by ramping up supply to overseas translucency in silicone rubber based finished
Robust portfolio markets goods, such as roll cover, flexible chocolate
Customised HDS products for PCR/TBR World-class quality standards Addressing sustainability targets for key customers by moulds, performer for toys etc., among others
(Passenger Car Radial/Truck and bus radial) Reliable and consistent product introducing rice husk based precipitated silica
and various radial tyre applications
quality
New product developments for battery, REACH quality certification
defoamers, polymers and personal care
industry; Import substitution for silicone
rubber grade silica
Well-positioned
with right
competencies
Unmatched customer value
proposition
Materials expertise for technical and Sustainability focus
application support Products facilitating manufacturing of
Quick and assured supply, being the only silica high-performance and fuel-efficient
plant in major automotive hub of South India green tyres
Customised products and packaging to Rice husk silica development for tyre
address customer demand and better logistics application
advantages
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