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Chemistries

Our chemistries

All our plants are well-equipped to handle a wide range of chemical processes. Our strength is in Ethoxylation and Propoxylation and most of our products are based on this chemistry. These products function as Surfactants (surface-active agents or tensides) and find application in personal care products, detergents, fabric softeners, emulsion polymerization, leather and textile processing. Besides this, we also manufacture EO/PO block co-polymers (alkoxylated surfactants) which are speciality products. We manufacture esters in substantial volumes, particularly sorbitan, glycol esters, glycerol esters and other fatty acid esters. We also handle sulfonation and phosphation processes and manufacture a wide range of products using this chemistry. Our chemical processing facilities enable us to produce diverse surface-active compounds and specialty chemical formulations. Please find more information on our products by referring to respective chemistries. Explore our custom synthesis services.

Core processes

  • Ethoxylation and propoxylation for nonionic alkoxylates and EO/PO copolymers.
  • Esterification for glycol, glycerol, sorbitan and PEG esters.
  • Sulfation, sulfonation and phosphation for anionic specialty grades.

Typical applications

  • Personal care, home care and fabric-care surfactant systems.
  • Emulsion polymerization, paints and coatings, leather and textile processing.
  • Agriculture, oil & gas, and industrial process aids.

How to specify

  • Open a chemistry family hub, then match HLB, cloud point, foam and regulatory needs.
  • Request samples and COA limits through the contact form for make-to-spec grades.
  • Use the chemistry finder when you know the function but not the family.
  • Run the HLB and cloud-point tools before sampling ethoxylates.

Find a chemistry Formulation tools

Selection guide

Esteem chemistry hubs at a glance

Alkoxylates

Ethoxylation / propoxylation workhorses

Alkoxylates

Esters

Emulsifiers, solubilizers, emollients

Esters

Sulfates & sulfosuccinates

Anionic detergency and foam

Sulfates
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Chemistries

Find answers to common questions about specialty chemical chemistries

Chemistries in specialty chemicals refer to different chemical structures and formulations used to create surfactants and specialty products. Esteem Industries offers various chemistries including alkoxylates, esters, sulfates, sulfosuccinates, phosphate esters, and miscellaneous chemistries for diverse industrial applications.
We offer various chemistries including alkoxylates, ester chemistries, sulfates and sulfosuccinates, phosphate esters, and miscellaneous chemistries for various industrial and personal care applications.
Choosing the right chemistry depends on your specific application requirements, performance needs, compatibility with other ingredients, regulatory requirements, and desired properties. Our technical team can help you select the most suitable chemistry based on your application and performance criteria.
Different chemistries offer unique properties and benefits. Alkoxylates provide excellent emulsification and wetting, esters offer mildness and conditioning, sulfates provide strong cleaning power, phosphate esters offer excellent emulsification and stability, and miscellaneous chemistries provide specialized functionality for specific applications.
Ethoxylation and propoxylation sit at the core of our plants, with esterification, sulfation and related processes available for specialty grades. Start at the alkoxylates hub or capabilities page.
Open the family hub (alkoxylates, esters, sulfates, phosphate esters), then use the related technical guides and the TDS / SDS / COA library for documents, or the contact form for samples.
Next step

Need a sample or formulation support?

Talk to Esteem Industries formulators about grade selection, HLB matching, custom ethoxylation, and application trials. Request a sample or technical discussion for your next project.