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Colonial Chemical, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of sustainable surfactants and specialty ingredients, has announced the upcoming addition of two new reactors at its South Pittsburg, Tennessee manufacturing facility. Scheduled to be operational in late Q4 2025, this expansion will…

Formulators will often blend fatty acids together to achieve mineral hydrophobization and control the flotation kinetics. However, fatty acids are rarely used without the assistance of surfactants. Surfactants can contribute to performance stability in varying water conditions, build and control…

The European Union’s REACH regulation mandates comprehensive chemical testing to ensure human and environmental safety, prioritizing non-animal methods whenever possible. Despite significant advancements in alternative testing strategies, certain endpoints still require animal studies due to the lack of validated in…

Selecting the correct surfactant for gas injection enhanced oil recovery is essential for optimal yield during the extraction. The surfactants assist in the retention and effectiveness of the gas being injected by manipulating volume and viscosity through the foam properties…

Foaming properties go hand in hand with aesthetics and functionality, depending on the market. These properties are manipulated by manufacturers and formulators to achieve a specific goal from cleansing to mineral collection. These manipulations are typically achieved through surfactant chemistry….

With the decline in mineral feed grades, mineral beneficiation will continue to face the challenge of economically obtaining high recoveries of industry specified quality mineral concentrates, while using lower quality feedstocks.  The collectors require an overhaul or an enhancement to…

Colonial Chemical is honored to be among the 25 companies honored with the SOCMA Safety Award, recognized for the leadership in elevating safety standards in chemical manufacturing. This award reflects our commitment to the highest safety protocols across our practices,…

Colonial Chemical was awarded the Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business of the Year (100+ employees) for 2024. This achievement reflects the company’s ongoing expansion in both market presence, workforce, and throughout the worldwide company, but most notably at…

The idea of using a lubricity aid to reduce friction between two substrates is a need for many industries.  With each varying substrate comes the complexity of understanding the mechanism of friction, thus how to manipulate it.  These variations have…

Amphoteric surfactants are likely the least understood, yet most commonly used class of surfactants in personal care. Their benefits in formulation are well known, but only a subset of these products have been very well characterized. The coconut derived products…

A momentous event signaling a major stride in chemical education and career development, Colonial Chemical hosted Colonial Institute’s first apprenticeship signing day in collaboration with Chattanooga State Community College. The signing event featured six students, four of which will begin…

Colonial Chemical was awarded the Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business of the Year (100+ employees) for 2023. With continuing growth in market and workforce continuing throughout the worldwide company, but most notably at its corporate headquarters in New…