Ashland Hercules is a global manufacturer of chemical specialties. Its products are used in making a variety of products for the home, office and industrial markets. The company has many business sectors with key products that include Aqualon, for thickeners used in water-based products such as latex paint; FiberVisions, for staple fiber used in hygienic products and automotive textiles; and Pinova, for adhesives, flavor and beverage, construction, fragrance, household and industrial industries. Other products are pulp and paper, for customers manufacturing needs; and industrial specialties, for thickeners used in water-based products such as latex paint.