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Chemical Associates
Meeting the evolving needs of dynamic industries with renewable and sustainable natural oleochemical products
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What are Oleochemicals?
Oleochemicals are chemicals
derived from natural plant and
animal fat sources, such as:
o Palm oil
o Palm kernel oil
o Coconut oil
o Tallow
o Sunflower seeds
o Rapeseed
o Soy
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What are Oleochemicals?
Common types of oleochemicals
include:
o Coconut Fatty Acid
o Fatty Alcohol
o Glycerine
o Methyl Ester
o Metallic Stearates
o Oleic Acid
o Palmitic Acid
o Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
o Tall Oil Fatty Acid
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How are Oleochemicals Used?
Oleochemicals are typically
packaged and shipped in railcars,
drums or bags for use in a variety
of industries, including:
o Cosmetics
o Soaps
o Lubricants
o Pharmaceutical
o Adhesives
o Textiles
o Food Processing
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o Paints & Coatings
o Metalworking
o Polymers
o Candles
o Cleaners
o Oilfield Chemicals
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Advantages of Oleochemicals
Oleochemicals began displacing
more expensive petrochemicals
as the price of crude oil rose
significantly in the 1970s.
Today, other reasons
validate its increased use:
o Derived from renewable resources
o Natural-based components
o Reduced energy use in production
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Chemical Associates: Your Source for Oleochemicals
Operates on a global scale
Supplies oleochemicals to more than 20 industrial and consumer markets
Focuses on oleochemical products based on renewable resources – vegetable oils and tallow
Manufactures specialty oleochemical products and blends for:
o Niche markets
o Individual customer specifications
More than 30 years experience with an established reputation in the industry
o Capable
o Competent
o Creative
o Dependable
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Our Markets & Applications
Adhesives
Asphalt
Candle
Cement
Electrodes
Emulsion polymers
Flavors and fragrances
Food processing
Industrial cleaners
Lubricants and greases
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Metal working
Oil field
Paints and inks
Paper
Personal care
Pharmaceutical
Plastics
Polishes
Rubber
Textiles
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Products We Offer
Fatty acids
o Tall Oil, Oleic, Stearic
o Fractionated
o Polyunsaturated
o Dimer acids
Glycerine
o Crude
o Refined o USP, kosher, food grade
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Esters o Methyl esters o Stearate esters o Polyol esters
Metallic stearates o Calcium stearate o Zinc stearate
Fatty alcohols o Mixed o Fractionated
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Supply Chain Logistics
CAT – Chemical Associates Transportation Tank truck fleet
Tank car fleet
Truck van for LTL market
Freight forwarders
o Isotanks
o Containers
Customized service offerings
o Distribution and logistic specialists
Responsible Distribution Process complete
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Distribution Centers
• Corporate HQ in Akron, OH
• Bulk storage terminals
• Packaged goods distribution centers
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Customer Benefits
Value options
o Drum stock
o Bag stock
o Tote bin stock
o Special labels and stencils
Value benefits
o Product line breadth
o Order consolidation
o Special product blends
o Inventory management
o Special packaging
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Customer Benefits
Flexible order options
o Mixed bulk load
o Mixed package load FTL / LTL
Flexible product delivery options
o Multiple shipping points
o Just-in-time
o Next day
o Delivery via Chemical Associates truck fleet
Contract services offered
o Drumming
o Flaking
o Container recycling
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Customer Benefits
Trained and Attentive Staff
o Sales personnel
o Customer Service personnel
o Truck drivers
o Quality Management personnel
Timely information updates
o Product availability
o Product price changes
o Product lead time
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Quality Assurance
ISO 9001:2008 certified
o Since February, 2003
Total Quality Management System
Statistical quality control
Business driven quality objectives
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Chemical Associates
Global oleochemical knowledge and perspective
Strong relationships with suppliers and customers
Complete oleochemical product line
Knowledgeable and experienced work force
A strong, growing company
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1270 South Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Copley, Ohio 44321 Phone: 800-347-2891 www.chemicalassociates.com
