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Koppers Performance Chemicals is a global leader in the development of progressive wood preservative systems and technologies.

Koppers Performance Chemicals develops revolutionary ways to pressure treat lumber for residential construction, remodeling, commercial building, heavy duty marine and agricultural use. In addition to fire retardant treated wood products, Koppers provides essential products for utility companies and fundamental infrastructure. We take seriously our role as a critical supplier to vital industries. Wood preservatives and fire retardant products from Koppers Performance Chemicals are available to meet the most demanding construction needs.

Mission

Advancing infrastructure through safer, stronger, more sustainable solutions.

Vision

Creating the foundation for a connected world.

Our Purpose

Protecting What Matters. Preserving The Future.

This core commitment drives and influences all that we do—from the value we provide to our customers and industry to the sustainability and Zero Harm strategies we employ daily.

Our Values

We Value People: At Koppers, how you treat people matters.

We Value the Planet: At Koppers, taking care of our planet matters.

We Value Performance: At Koppers, results matter.

Innovation

The dedicated staff of wood science professionals, position Koppers as the pioneer in wood protection and enhancement chemistries. Koppers provides wood preservatives, fire retardants, engineering services, and customized marketing support, providing the highest level of service and technical support available. As the global leader in the development and commercialization of wood technologies and chemistries, our primary focus continues to be in wood preservation and enhancement products.

Virtual Patent Marking

This website provides notice to the public that certain products of Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc. (Koppers) are covered by one or more U.S. Patents and their foreign counterparts. Additional patent applications may be pending in the United States and elsewhere. The information is updated periodically and may not list all Koppers products that are covered by patents or every patent that covers any Koppers product.

This site is not intended to provide legal advice and does not waive any legal rights or remedies that Koppers may have.

InPRO® DCOI (50%)

U.S. Patent Nos. 12370716, 12491658

MicroPro®

U.S. Patent Nos. 7674481; 7674481C1; 11140901; 7411080; 7411080C1; 9775350; 8747908; 11882833; 12279615

MicroShades®

U.S. Patent Nos. 11072086

NatureWood®

U.S. Patent Nos. 11102980; 11173626; 7476371

Responsible Care

Koppers is a member of the American Chemistry Council and is committed to adopting its Responsible Care initiative at all of our global locations by 2022. Responsible Care is the global chemical industry's voluntary initiative that focuses on processes, procedures and accountability for the safe, responsible and sustainable management of chemicals through their entire life cycle.

For more information about Responsible Care, visit the American Chemistry Council's website.

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