Elementis Plc is an investment holding company, which engages in the business of manufacturing specialty chemicals including cosmetics, coatings, and long life plastics. It operates through the following segments: Personal Care and Coatings. The Personal Care segment produces rheological modifiers and compounded products including active ingredients for AP deodorants and for supply to personal care manufacturers. The Coatings segment produces rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings, as well as performance chemicals for the energy sector. The company was founded by Daniel Harrison, Smith Harrison, and Joseph Crosfield in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.