DuPont de Nemours makes specialty chemicals and materials used across electronics, water treatment, safety and construction applications, a diversified materials science company with a long history dating back to its original founding as a gunpowder manufacturer. Its electronics materials business supplies specialized chemicals and materials used in semiconductor manufacturing, a growing area as chip production has expanded globally, though DuPont spun off part of this business as Qnity Electronics. The company's water treatment and safety products serve municipal and industrial customers needing specialized filtration and protective equipment, giving DuPont diversified exposure across several distinct specialty materials markets. DuPont's revenue is tied to industrial and electronics manufacturing activity across its various specialty materials segments, along with construction and water infrastructure spending that drives demand for its safety and water treatment products.