SCL Profile
Stepan Company, based in Northbrook, Illinois, operates as a leading producer and distributor of specialty and intermediate chemicals worldwide through its subsidiaries. Founded in 1932, the company is organized into three distinct segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products.
The Surfactants segment is pivotal in providing key ingredients for consumer and industrial cleaning products. These include detergents for various applications such as laundry, dishwashing, carpet care, and personal care items like shampoos and body washes. Additionally, Stepan's surfactants are integral in fabric softeners, disinfectants, and industrial applications like emulsifiers for agricultural products and components in latex systems, plastics, and composites.
In the Polymers segment, Stepan Company manufactures polyurethane polyols essential for rigid foam used in thermal insulation within the construction sector. These polyols also serve as foundational materials for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE). The segment further produces polyester resins, including liquid and powdered variants, crucial in CASE applications, as well as phthalic anhydride utilized in unsaturated polyester resins and consumer goods like automotive and boating products.
The Specialty Products segment rounds out Stepan's portfolio with offerings in flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers tailored for food, flavoring, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical industries. With operations spanning across the United States, Europe (France, Poland, United Kingdom), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico), and other international markets, Stepan Company continues to innovate and expand its chemical solutions to meet the evolving needs of diverse global industries.
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