Suppliers in Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Livent is the global lithium technology company that powers the things that power people’s lives. From the revolution in electric vehicle batteries, to the handheld devices that connect us, to the strong, lightweight alloys and advanced polymers used in aircraft, athletic footwear and other applications, we move the world forward.

"Mineralia® is dedicated to the extraction and micronization of minerals, to be used as chargers, fillers and extenders for industry. Innovation and continuous improvement have made mineralia® the main producer of barites in the region, while also occupying the top European positions for talc, mica, dolomite, kaolin, quartz and slate. The company has interests in various mines both in Catalonia and in Morocco. In this way, we select the most suitable raw materials according to the requirements of our clients and apply state-of-the-art production processes. Thanks to our sales network which is present in all major world markets, we can offer efficient service that meets the needs of all types of industries."

ABITEC is a world leader in the development of lipids and specialty ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries. For more than 50 years, ABITEC has utilized its technical expertise to create diverse and versatile product lines that meet a wide range of formulating challenges.

Transpek Industry Limited, synonymous to Creative Chemistry, was set up in the year 1965 for manufacturing of transparent acrylic sheet, from there it was christened as Transpek'. The company has grown in leaps and bounds, diversified and emerged as one of the most responsible producers and exporter of chemicals. Over three decades of presence in the international market, Transpek has earned for itself a name for being a quality manufacturer and supplier of chemicals. With its expertise in handling Chlorine and Sulfur, Transpek has indigenously developed process for chlorinated chemicals like Thionyl Chloride and various Acid and Alkyl Chlorides. It is headquartered in Vadodara, which is approximately 400 kms away from Nhava Sheva Seaport, Mumbai (The Financial Capital of India). Vadodara also has an Inland Container Depot for facilitating exports activities. Currently we carry out reactions like Chlorination (Inorganic Chemicals), Acid Chlorination with Thionyl Chloride (Acid Chlorides & Fatty Acid Chlorides), Alcohol Chlorination with Thionyl Chloride (Alkyl Chlorides), Friedel-Crafts Reactions, Sulfonation and Amidation. Transpek is accredited with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 for Management System and ISO 50001:2011 for Energy Management System by TUV India Private Ltd. We are also signatories to Global Responsible Care Initiative and several measures of this initiative are under implementation at our company.

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GAC Chemical is North America's leading producer of high purity Ammonium Sulfate (intentional manufacture) for use in food, pharma, laboratory/reagent, and water treatment markets. We are located on the coast of Maine in Searsport.

"At Qualtiy Magnetite, we globally source, process, and distribute magnetite - a type of iron oxide that possesses natural magnetic properties. Quality Magnetite, LLC is the leader in our industry. We globally source, process, and distribute magnetite, a type of iron oxide that possesses natural magnetic properties (chemical formula Fe3O4). It is our purpose and privilege to serve our clients in the coal, aggregate, and various other industries, around the world. We provide the highest product and service quality that our customers require. What we offer improves productivity by reducing waste, minimizing operational challenges, maximizing use of resources, and optimizing cost savings, by applying our knowledge and technology to meet our customers production challenges. To stay on top of our industry, Quality Magnetite responsibly operates and grows our business by always recognizing that Service Matters, Quality Counts, and Safety is Foremost. Our leadership is accountable for maintaining these principles and advocates them in the company’s Mission, Values, and Vision statements. Quality Magnetite operates from two locations. We serve the Appalachian Region from our Kenova, West Virginia headquarters and the Illinois Basin Region from our newly-established Mount Vernon, Indiana office. The Supply Chain Phase of our operation is highly resourceful in obtaining the best quality raw ore from various sources around the world. We receive ore via truck, rail, and water. Our entire sourcing, shipping, and receiving process is regularly and efficiently executed utilizing our in-house Quality Management System."

Founded in 1996 with the start-up of the Plant in Calvert City, KY, Cymetech has grown to be one of the world's leading suppliers of ultra-high purity Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) products for diverse chemical markets and end uses. Headquartered in Houston, TX with its Plant in Calvert City, KY, Cymetech has sales in strategic markets across the United States and throughout the world. The core strength of Cymetech is a strong commitment to provide customers with unsurpassed customer service and superior product quality and consistency that help customers improve their productivity and enhance their finished product properties in applications using Dicyclopentadiene. Cymetech sells directly to customers within the United States. For sales outside the United States, local Sojitz offices are the distributors of Cymetech's products.

In 1969, the first modernization of the facilities was initiated with the design, construction and start of the first vertical automatic kiln with charging and extraction of the product by means of dosifying plates. In view of the obtained results, three more kilns were constructed, forming up the production infrastructure of the factory. On the other hand, the reform process was extended to the transformation section, acquiring the first automatic hydrator, eliminating in that way the manual operations of hydration and slaking. The raw material was and it is still extracted from our own quarry close to the plant, has increased through the acquisition of neighboring. Parallel to lime's manufacture, and following many experimental tests, it was decided to extend the range of products initiating the calcification of dolomite, and the exploitation of a part of this grant has projected. Previously, exhaustive studies of the mineral were carried out, both in nature and in power and quantitative analysis, with frankly satisfactory results.

Hummel Croton Inc. is a privately owned corporation that manufactures and distributes specialty inorganic and organic chemicals. Hummel Croton counts among its customers those in the fields of aerospace, automotive (air-bags), electronics, flame-retardants, metal processing, ordnance, pharmaceuticals, pollution controls, pyrotechnics, and textiles. Hummel Croton Inc was formed in 1989 with the merger of Hummel Chemical Company and Croton Chemical Company. Hummel Chemical Company was founded In 1913 under a partnership of Mr. August Hummel and Mr. Robinson. Twenty years later Mr. Hummel acquired full control of the Company. The offices were on Cedar and West Streets in Lower Manhattan. The plant was located in Brooklyn. Mr. Hummel catered his business to the display fireworks industry. With the outbreak of World War II many of Mr. Hummel's display fireworks customers became ordnance manufacturers.

"PDM was founded in 1974 by Walter (Bud) Cleaver, Sr., a pioneer in opening the way for China to sell its gum rosin in the U.S. He visited China dozens of times for the Hercules Company. Upon his retirement from Hercules in 1974, he continued his efforts by marketing Chinese, Portuguese and Brazilian gum rosin as President of Pine Derivatives Marketing, Inc. Walt Cleaver, Jr., our company's President, has continued his father's tradition, by offering gum rosin, modified resins, and other pine chemicals from all over the world throughout the U.S. and Canada."

Anderson Development Company (ADC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, is an award-winning, innovative specialty and custom chemical manufacturer. We're committed to providing value-added solutions by working closely with our customers to solve their toughest problems.

DHC Solvent Chemie GmbH is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of specialized solvent products made of mineral oil. We stand out with our fifty years of experience with products made of hydrocarbon compounds. We supply the entire chemical industry–from multinational companies to specialized local manufacturers. Our declared goal is supreme customer satisfaction. You will find our custom-made formulas and commodities in the most diverse industrial applications. We are committed to precision, safety, health and environmental protection during the manufacturing and storage processes. As a subsidiary of BP Europa SE, we have a strong partner on our side.

"PROCHEM Inc. was founded in 1986 by Reno Novak as a manufacturing company producing high purity inorganic chemicals and materials. For over 35 years we have been supplying a variety of industries with unique rare earth, inorganic and organometallic compounds. These products are utilized in a wide range of applications including computer chip technology, lasers, ceramics, alternative energy, and bio-medical technologies. In 1988 PROCHEM Inc. began collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL) to produce the highest purity Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate for growing extremely large crystals which are used at the National Ignition Facility (NIF). The NIF employs the largest laser in the world as they attempt to produce fusion energy and PROCHEM Inc. is proud to partner with LLNL in this endeavor. Since that time, we have expanded our product portfolio into over 1,000 items that have been supplied to industrial and academic customers. More recently PROCHEM Inc. was proud to produce a catalyst for the emergency mass production of Remdesivir, also known as Veklury, which is an FDA approved medication for the treatment of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. As PROCHEM Inc. continues to help the world innovate and thrive we look forward to partnering with you to provide you with the highest quality materials. PROCHEM Inc. has been a constant supporter of: St. Jude’s Children Hospital; World Wildlife Federation; The Humane Society; ASPCA; Guiding Eyes for the Blind; Nature Conservatory; PAWS Humane Society; and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation."

Kao Chemicals GmbH manufactures specialty chemicals for use in personal consumer care products. The Company provides skin and hair care, cosmetics, human health care which includes health beverages and baby care, and basic chemical components. Kao Chemicals operates its branch locations worldwide.

"FutureFuel maintains the highest standards of safety for both our employees and our environment. We take responsibility to our community seriously and believe it important to do our part for its well-being. With this view, we have applied our experience and know-how as a world-class supplier of custom and specialty organic chemicals to becoming a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium biodiesel and other biofuels."

Over more than 100 years, Teck has grown into one of Canada's leading mining companies, committed to responsible mining and mineral development. Over that time, our people have helped to build communities, create jobs and drive innovation, making our industry more sustainable. Teck is one of Canada’s leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe. Teck is one of Canada’s leading mining companies with operations and projects in Canada, the United States, Chile and Peru. We are committed to innovation and continuous improvement, while ensuring everyone goes home safe and healthy every day. We do the right thing — even when it’s hard or requires bold action. We work with a sense of personal responsibility and genuine care for the people, communities and lands with which we are entrusted.

For 72 years, dar-tech, inc. has been a trusted business partner to both our suppliers and customers in the distribution of specialty chemicals and raw materials across a variety of industries, including adhesives and sealants, agriculture, civil engineering, elastomers/rubber, inks/graphic arts, metalworking/lubricants, paint/coatings, pigments, and plastics.

"Chem One strives to be our customers’ primary dry chemical source in North America. We offer our customers’ a competitive advantage with our Chem One branded Copper Sulfate, and our exclusive relationships with key manufacturers worldwide. We offer an extensive line of dry products used in various industries such as, water treatment, micro-nutrients, animal feed, oil and gas and general Industrial applications. In keeping with the company’s strong position in the domestic market, Chem One is committed to providing value to our customers through logistics, multi-sourcing, regulatory compliance, and other value added services. Our capability to offer less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipping for a competitive price; derives from our Just in Time (JIT) inventory strategy, which lowers our customer’s inventory cost and helps them better utilize their cash flow. Our satisfied customers and our position with manufacturers are the foundation of our success. Chem One remains a leader in regulatory compliance minimizing our risks, as well as, our customers’ risks. We are members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) with a commitment to Responsible Distribution, certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and a Top 100 Chemical Distributor in North America as designated by ICIS."

TIB Chemicals AG is a medium-sized chemical company with an international focus. We offer our customers a vast array of products and customized services in basic chemicals, inorganic speciality chemicals and coating systems. Our experienced team is committed to providing innovative solutions that meet our customers’ individual needs. We strive to create long-term relationships with our customers, built on trust, quality and efficiency.

Kuraray is a world leader in specialty chemicals and functional materials. Kuraray transforms materials for the future and for the ever-changing world. We are committed to developing materials that deliver quality and value while helping our customers differentiate themselves from their competition. Kuraray has offices located around the world with production facilities in Germany, Singapore, Japan and two facilities in the United States.

At the time, a Fortune 250 chemical company was looking to divest their operations in the production of fluorocarbons for medical applications. The owners of Exfluor recognized the potential of the growing needs of the medical community for high-quality fluorocarbons, and joined with Webb Bailey, PhD, our V.P. and Technical Director, to establish FluoroMed, L.P. Since that time, FluoroMed has rapidly established a reputation as a reliable supplier of high-purity fluorocarbons manufactured in accordance with drug and medical-device regulations world-wide. Our chemicals are used as active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug processing aids; finished medical-devices; medical-device components, and biological processing reagents. We are keenly aware of the cGMP requirements for manufacturing all of these different types of components, and have a comprehensive quality system in place to ensure compliance to all aspects of the pharmaceutical and device regulations in the USA, Canada, the European Union, and Japan.

Over the course of the company’s nearly 75 years, Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals has become known internationally as a reliable, long-term supplier of natural sodium sulfate to blue-chip customers. Operating in southwest Saskatchewan, Canada, the company is the North American market leader in production of high-quality natural sodium sulfate. Over 80 domestic and international customers use Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals’ sodium sulfate in detergents, pulp and paper, glass, starch, industrial enzymes, water treatment and livestock mineral feed. Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals is dedicated to consistently producing the highest quality sodium sulfate. A minimum purity standard of 99% detergent quality is maintained. The main office and Chaplin plant are centrally located, adjacent to the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately 100 miles west of Regina, Saskatchewan.

The efforts that led to the birth of Biologichem LLC in July, 2014 were initiated many years previously by the principals whose combined chemical and chemical engineering expertise created a fine chemical manufacturing company that supplied bulk buffers and amino acid derivatives to customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This included GMP manufacturing capability, quality assurance and quality control laboratory operations, supplier qualification and sourcing, as well as product packaging, warehousing, and delivery of high purity products to meet customer needs. This led to the successful merger and acquisition of that company, freeing the principals and providing a new opportunity to utilize the expertise gained to expand in a new direction. The first tier is to offer a range of low cost, high purity products to individual researchers that are most used in biotech related research and development. These products will be offered at significantly lower costs than current catalog distributors.

"Located in Puyang City, Henan Province, Puyang Tiancheng Chemical Co., Ltd., is a medium-scale private researching, manufacturing and trading enterprise in chemical industry. Puyang Tiancheng Chemical enjoys good locations advantages, because it is close to Jingjiu railway, Jingguang railway and only 200km away from Zhen Zhou international airport. In addition, national highway 106 passes through Puyang city. The most things are there is well known oil filed in Puyang City, and it can provide rich raw materials for the chemical products development in the long run. These years we mainly produce and supply basic chemicals and fine chemicals in a wide range. The main products include Monochloroacetic acid, Dientaerythritol, Pentaerythritol, Petroleum Resin, Hydrocarbon Resin, Melamine, Sodium Formate, Calcium Formate, Chloroacetic Acid, Methylhexahydrophthalic anhydride, Methyl tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, HCPE and so on. Equipped with leading inspection instruments, we lay great stresses on the training of staffs and keep improving quality and service; therefore our products are getting more and more market shares year by year. We have the license to perform import and export business independently. Recently, we have been working hard to take part in international competition and expand international market. Now, our products are well sold in Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy, France, the United States, Turkey, Russia, India, and Malaysia, etc. Tiancheng has become a modern chemical enterprise full of vigor and vitality."

USI CHEMICAL AMERICA is a US distributor of specialty silicone chemicals. was founded in Dallas, TX in September 2013. We are the branch office of a professional Chinese manufacturer(USI CHEMICAL) of Silanes and silicone materials with more than 30 years of production experience. USI Chemical is committed to researching and developing organic silicon materials. We have three manufacturing plants in China, with the development of technology, we are now able to produce more than 60-type silanes, like Amino silane, Epoxy silane, Vinyl silane, Methacryloxy silane, Alkyl silane, Mercapto silane, and silane crosslinking agent. In addition, with regard to different customers and requirements, our products can be used in many industry fields, such as coatings, adhesives, glass fiber, textiles, rubber, plastics, foundry, electronics, oil drilling and etc. With the philosophies of “competing with superior quality, winning with satisfying services, developing with continuous improvement, achieving with sincerity”, we are looking forward to cooperating with worldwide customers to win a better future.

Novamet Specialty Products is an engineered materials company, focused on developing and processing metal powders. Novamet was formed in 1976 in Sterling Forest, New York as a new product development group within International Nickel Company (INCO), a Canadian nickel mining company. Novamet relocated to Wyckoff, New Jersey in 1980. In 2010, Novamet was purchased by its current private owner/operators. In 2014, Novamet relocated its entire operation, including its production, quality assurance and administrative staff, from New Jersey to a 100,000 square foot facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, 20 miles east of Nashville. ​ Novamet Specialty Products produces more than 60 different products including specialty nickel oxides, coated materials, tightly sized nickel powders, and metallic flakes. Novamet specializes in products customized to meet their diverse customer needs. By utilizing heat treating, milling, chemical processing, blending, air classification, and screening, the plant produces precision-engineered products to the most exacting specifications. ​

Established in 1989 as the Saudi Formaldehyde Chemicals Company – the first private sector petrochemicals company in the GCC – the Company changed its name to Methanol Chemicals Company (Chemanol) following a successful IPO in 2008. It is a public Saudi joint-stock company with a paid-up capital of SAR 1.2 billion. Located in Al Jubail Industrial City, the Company has a total annual production capacity approaching one million metric tons, and exports 26 product grades to over 50 countries in more than 21 different industries. Today, Chemanol is one of the most integrated and reliable global producers of methanol and derivatives. The Company is also one of the world’s largest formaldehyde producers situated in a single location, and the biggest producer in the GCC. Chemanol manufactures premium-grade methanol derivatives including aqueous and urea formaldehydes, superplasticizers, amino resins, hexamethylene tetramine, paraformaldehyde, dimethyl formamide, methylamines, pentaerythritol and sodium formate. These products have applications as diverse as agriculture, automobiles, pharmaceuticals and construction.

"Shanghai Jiuta Chemical Co.. LTD. is one of China's largest titanium dioxide producer and distributor. Company was founded in 1995 with headquartered in Shanghai Jiading area. Jiuta focus on production and sales about ilmenite, titanium slag, titanium dioxide, herbicide, also involves in other trade and investment.For more than 20 years focusing and hard work,Jiuta annual sells 150,000 tons of ilmenite and 60,000 tons of titanium dioxide and 3,000 tons herbicide intermediate. The main business clients refers to paper, coating, plastics, pesticide and other industries.As a global group company, with 6 branches in china and 3 offices overseas, Jiuta has already set up warehouses in different global main ports to provide professional products and convenient services. We have a client base that we are exporting mostly to North and South America, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, more than 40 countries and regions. Our clients base is ever expanding as we continue to forge new partnerships and develop new markets. The management policy and mission of JIUTA are centered around CUSTOMER SATISFACTION"". We believe that it's far more important to gain customer's trust than to win an isolated deal."

ALEASTUR, founded in the 70's, manufactures a comprehensive range of products for the aluminium and steel industries. Both of our two manufacturing facilities are located in the North of Spain, with easy access to water ways and truck lines. Currently, we are selling our products in more than 60 countries all around the world. Our aim is to fulfil our customers needs offering the finest products in the market, maintaining a direct and personalized contact with all of them, no matter size or location, and constantly improving our standards in supply terms, quality assurance and customer service support. Our more than 30 years of industry experience as well as our commitment to meet and exceed our customers expectations, mainly throughout direct collaborations and internal R&D efforts, has provided ALEASTUR with an excellent and extensive knowledge base in specialized products for the aluminium and steel industries . This ability and willingness to apply this know-how for our customers benefit has earned our company a solid reputation and a significant presence in the international market.

"American Pacific has been producing high quality specialty chemicals for over 60-years, principally oxidizers. We provide the oxidizer used in solid rocket motors for space launch vehicles and national defense applications. We also produce clean fire extinguishing agents for the fire protection industry, and sodium azide for the pharmaceutical industry and various other industries. Our products are designed to meet customer specifications and often must meet governmental and regulatory approvals. Our headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are located in Southern Utah, with administrative support in Nevada."

To meet the growing demands of our global clients and to participate in international Industrial supply, we have got into strategic tie up with potential miners and rotating equipment manufacturers across globe. Our team member has in-depth knowledge in the domain and guides us throughout our endeavor. Further ensures that our professionals work in micro level to meet the demands of our esteemed clients.

Cymer was incorporated in 1997 by a team of chemical industry veterans, and is a privately held enterprise. In 1998 a grass-roots facility was erected in Decatur, TN and commenced operations, predominantly as a contract manufacturer. Over the next fifteen years the plant expanded, and Cymer achieved a reputation as a top-rated specialty chemical producer. In 2017 Cymer acquired the business of GP Chemicals Inc., a specialty chemical technology developer in New Jersey. Also, in 2017 Cymer acquired Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals, U.S.A.’s specialty chemical plant in Dayton Tennessee, along with certain polymer technologies.