Personal Care
Creating sensory experiences and functional benefits that help consumers look and feel their best every day.
ExploreEngineering Tomorrow
Smart Science to Improve Lives
We use smart science to create, make and sell innovative ingredients that improve lives through sustainable solutions for customers worldwide.
37
Countries
6,000+
People
£2B+
Revenue
100+
Years
1925
Year Founded
About Nought Prime
Creating Sustainable Solutions Through Smart Science
Nought Prime Corporation is a global leader in specialty chemicals, creating and supplying innovative ingredients for some of the world's biggest and most successful brands across consumer and industrial markets.
Our purpose is to use smart science to improve lives. We are committed to being a sustainable, purpose-driven business that adds value to all our stakeholders.
- ✓ World-leading sustainable specialty chemicals
- ✓ Committed to becoming Net Positive by 2030
- ✓ Innovation-driven research across 37 countries
- ✓ Trusted by leading global brands
Our Markets
Delivering Innovation Across Industries
We develop and supply innovative high-value ingredients that offer critical functionality in customer formulations worldwide.
Industrial Chemicals
Performance additives for coatings, polymers and lubricants.
Life Sciences
Advanced solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications.
Energy
Solutions for solar, wind, battery technology and energy efficiency.
Polymer Additives
Specialty additives enhancing polymer performance and sustainability.
Sustainability
Committed to a Greener Future
Sustainability spans every area of our business and is a crucial way we add value to our customers and stakeholders.
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Net Positive by 2030
We aim to be net positive across all our impacts — more good than bad — by 2030, setting the standard for our industry.
02
Climate Action
Science-based targets to reduce emissions across our value chain, aligned with the Paris Agreement goals.
03
Circular Economy
Transforming waste into valuable raw materials and designing products for circularity from the outset.
Smart Science
Innovation at Our Core
Our world-class scientists push the boundaries of what's possible, creating breakthrough solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
The Future of Bio-Based Innovation
Discover how our research teams are pioneering next-generation bio-based ingredients that outperform traditional petroleum-derived alternatives while dramatically reducing environmental impact.
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UNILEVER
L'ORÉAL
P&G
NIKE
BAYER
SYNGENTA
3M
HENKEL
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Latest News & Insights
Stay informed with the latest developments, stories and thought leadership from across Nought Prime.
15 January 2026
Nought Prime Announces Major Investment in Sustainable Manufacturing Facility
A landmark £200 million investment will expand our capacity for bio-based specialty ingredients, reinforcing our commitment to Net Positive by 2030 and meeting growing customer demand for sustainable solutions.
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08 January 2026
New Partnership to Advance Circular Economy in Personal Care
Collaboration aims to transform plastic waste into high-value cosmetic ingredients.
02 January 2026
Nought Prime Scientists Publish Breakthrough Crop Protection Research
Study demonstrates significant yield improvements using novel bio-based adjuvants.