Chemicals for use in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, home care products and industrial & institutional care products; chemicals for use in the manufacture of paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives and inks for decorative and industrial applications on buildings, power generating installations, transportation, automotive vehicles and caravans, ships, marine installations, packaging, electronic and medical devices; chemicals for use in the manufacture of hard surface cleaning products, detergents, dishwashing preparations, polishes and floor treatments