SNF Information

SNF is a water science global leader whose products contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 7,500 people, including 1,400 in France. Innovation and movement towards a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world are great accelerators of SNF’s growth, which achieved a turnover of €4.9 billion in 2022. As a global leader in manufacturing water-soluble polymers, SNF has developed a range of more than 1,000 products that help to preserve natural resources, encourage recycling, and improve industrial process efficiencies. SNF polymers have several complementary functionalities: flocculation, coagulation, rheology modification, and friction reduction. Our products are sold through both direct and indirect channels to all markets where water treatment occurs: Drinking water production Wastewater treatment Sludge dewatering Oil and gas production Mining Agriculture Paper Textiles Cosmetics Specialty Applications