...in high temperature p r O C e S S i n g . As processing temperatures increased and industrial energy costs rose, we anticipated the need for a better insulating material. SAFFIL® inorganic fibers withstand 3000°F for long periods; cut fuel consumption by 35% or more, help increase production.
ANTICIPATING NEEDS ...in health care. When toxicity was associated with hexachlorophene, we anticipated the need for a different kind of skin cleanser. Our parent—Imperial Chemical Industries Limited—was successfully marketing an antimicrobial in Europe that looked promising. Testing here confirmed that promise, and HIBICLENS® antimicrobial skin cleanser containing chlorhexidine gluconate was introduced early this year.
...in surfactant technology. Once, selecting the optimum surfactant system was trial and error. As requirements became more sophisticated, we anticipated a need for a scientific method of surfactant selection. In 1949, we developed the HLB system (hydrophile/lipophile balance). The most recent edition of our HLB book is yours for the asking.
ICI Americas Inc. Anticipating needs is our corporate philosophy. To implement it, we equip and maintain 10 laboratories and 14 manufacturing plants. Worldwide, the resources of our parent—Imperial Chemical Industries Limited—include about 190,000 persons in some 70 countries. ICI Americas Inc., Wilmington, DE 19897
