ISP

International Specialty Products (ISP) was a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals and performance-enhancing ingredients for the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial markets. In the life sciences sector, the company was renowned for its extensive portfolio of pharmaceutical excipients, including binders, disintegrants, and solubilizers such as Povidone (PVP) and Crospovidone. ISP's products were critical components in drug formulation, enhancing the stability and delivery of both oral solids and liquid dosage forms. The company was acquired by Ashland Inc. in 2011, integrating its high-value pharmaceutical ingredients into Ashland's specialty ingredients business.