Coatex SAS is a French specialty chemicals company and a subsidiary of Arkema. It focuses on waterborne rheology and dispersant technologies, developing acrylic and polyurethane-based thickeners, rheology modifiers, and dispersants that control viscosity, flow, stability, and particle dispersion in aqueous formulations.
Coatex supplies additives for markets such as architectural and industrial coatings, inks, construction materials, mineral processing, paper, and water treatment. The company operates globally, with research, technical support, and manufacturing capabilities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.