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Quality

Product quality is of utmost importance to us. 99.8% of our shipments were accepted upon delivery in 2024.

Responsiveness

We get our products to you and resolve any problems as quickly as possible. 93.5% of shipments were delivered on-time in 2024.

Timeliness

With an average production lead time of only 22.3 days in 2024, we create our products quickly without sacrificing quality.

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09/22/25

Capacity Expansion with Addition of Two New Reactors and Expanded Production Facility

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 […]

09/04/25

Performance Study of a Novel Modified Alkylpolyglucoside Towards the Enhancement of Apatite Beneficiation

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 […]

08/08/25

Endpoints Lacking Animal-Free Alternatives Under REACH and the Remaining Challenges

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 […]

05/27/25

Impact of Water Chemistry on Zwitterionic Foamers for Enhanced Oil Recovery

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 […]

02/21/25

Novel APG Surfactant that Offers Robustness in Foam Properties to Varying Water Chemistries

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 […]

01/02/25

Novel Surfactants to Enhance Collectors for the Direct Flotation of Apatite

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 […]

11/13/24

Colonial Chemical Receives the 2024 SOCMA Safety Recognition Award

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 […]

08/20/24

Colonial Chemical Wins 2024 Large Business Of The Year

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, […]

Industries

Utilizing competitive R&D technology and processes, Colonial Chemical has developed breakthrough, patented materials that benefit both the developer and end-users and provide cost-saving, flexible alternatives to conventional chemistry. Our chemists and engineers blend years of experience in industry manufacturing processes to deliver products that meet customer's demands for options, features, quick order fulfillment, and fast delivery for broad surfactant requirements.

Formulation
Podcast

Formula Girls is a podcast that showcases a specific formulation developed and tested in the laboratories of Colonial Chemical. This fast-paced podcast briefly covers the ingredients used, how they interact, mixing tips, and trends related to each formulation. All formulations are lab-tested and both ready-to-use or provide a great starting point for your next formulation.

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