Specialty chemicals manufacturer serving various industries, including consumer goods and industrial applications.
Stepan Company, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the production and distribution of specialty and intermediate chemicals utilized across various industries. Organized into three key segments Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products the company supplies essential ingredients to manufacturers worldwide. The Surfactants segment manufactures a broad range of surfactants, pivotal in consumer and industrial cleaning products like detergents, shampoos, and disinfectants. These chemicals also find applications in agriculture, industrial processes such as latex systems, plastics, and composite materials.
In the Polymers segment, Stepan Company offers polyurethane polyols critical for rigid foam insulation in construction, as well as foundational materials for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. Additionally, the segment provides polyester resins used extensively in construction materials and various consumer goods, including automotive and marine products. Phthalic anhydride, another key product, serves as a core component in unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers.
The Specialty Products segment focuses on delivering flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers essential for food, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical applications. Stepan Company operates globally, serving markets in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, supporting diverse industries with innovative chemical solutions. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Stepan continues to drive forward with a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability in chemical manufacturing.