Base Chemicals & Intermediates

GWAX 50W is a bio-based surface modifier derived from polyethylene waxes. It falls under the category of CASE ingredients and is suitable for various applications in personal care, industrial, and cosmetic manufacturing. With its granular form, GWAX 50W ensures convenient handling and is particularly effective as a surface modifier in hot-melt adhesive formulations and resin manufacturing processes. This versatile product finds use in skin care and other beauty and care products. With its bio-based labeling claim, GWAX 50W offers a sustainable solution for enhancing the performance of your masterbatch and other end-use products.

GWAX 50E is a multi-purpose bio-based isomeric polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 95%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

GWAX 30E is a multi-purpose bio-based isomeric polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 95%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

GWAX 250E is a bio-based surface modifier derived from polyethylenes, specifically designed for applications in personal care, industrial, and cosmetic manufacturing. Its granular form ensures easy handling and use. As a surface modifier, GWAX 250E enhances the performance of hot-melt adhesives and resin manufacturing processes. It finds applications in various beauty and care products like skin care and other formulations. With its bio-based nature, GWAX 250E offers a sustainable solution for your additive needs, providing reliable and effective results.

GWAX 50A is a multi-purpose bio-based linear polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 96%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

Braskem America Ortho Xylene is also known as O-Xylene, is an aromatic intermediate used in the industrial sector, particularly in chemical manufacturing processes. It finds application in various end uses, including plasticizers manufacturing, dyes, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, PVC plastics, and phthalic anhydride production.

GWAX 150E is a bio-based surface modifier derived from polyethylenes, specifically designed for various applications in the personal care, industrial, and cosmetic industries. Its high-quality granules make it easy to handle and use. As a surface modifier, GWAX 150E enhances the performance of hot-melt adhesives and resin manufacturing processes. It is also suitable for use in masterbatch formulations and pigment applications. With its bio-based nature, GWAX 150E offers a sustainable solution for your additive needs, ensuring reliable and effective results.

STEPANATE® PTSA-C is a crystalline p-toluene sulfonic acid used as an intermediate in fine chemical manufacture, dye and pigment manufacture, metalworking, and catalyzing crosslinking reactions. Holding kosher certification makes it applicable in industrial products and institutional and industrial cleaning markets, particularly in cutting fluids and foundry catalysts.

STEPAN® MWA-570 HS is a diethylene glycol-phthalic anhydride-based modified polyester polyol that exhibits hydrolysis resistance and good thermal stability. It exhibits a good hardness/flexibility balance, clarity, and low color. It is used in metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties and is a great option as a chlorinated paraffin replacement, either alone or with the addition of phosphate esters. It also shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.