Polymers

Industries Served

The people of Polymers focus on a select group of industry segments, the better to deliver a defined economic benefit. In addition to a product function advantage, our industry specialists offer distinctive knowledge in fields of concentration.

Candles

Baker Hughes Polymers Group brings science to the art of candle making.  VYBAR Polymers are innovative products that provide solutions to your candle problems, improve candle performance, and deliver value that you will recognize.

Imaging Additives

Baker Hughes offers unique chemistries to the toner and ink industries in the form of multi-functional ethylene, olefin and graft polymer additives.

Personal Care

New Phase Technologies™ polymers improve the performance and enhance the aesthetics of cosmetics and toiletries. Our multifunctional technologies provide thickening, structure, and stabilization of both water and oil-based systems. New Phase polymers' superior film-forming properties can boost SPF, provide superior water resistance and durability while imparting a light, smooth feel to formulations.

Plastics

Baker Hughes offers additives to the plastics industry for all types of polymers used in various end use markets. We understand the plastics industry's need to enhance the functionality of polymers in order to target specific end uses and to increase the ease of use for downstream customers.

Other Markets

Baker Hughes invented microcrystalline wax in the late 1930's at our facility in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Since then, we have made billions of pounds of low molecular weight hydrocarbons.

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