Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company. They produce a wide range of products, including carbon black, specialty carbons, fumed silica, aerogel, and more. These materials are used in various industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, energy, and consumer goods. Carbon black, for example, is commonly used as a reinforcing agent in tires and other rubber products, as well as in plastics, inks, and coatings.