Principal Markets Served
General Chemical has a vast network of production facilities located to provide the principal markets that we serve. Our close proximity to these key industries allows for unparalleled customer service and product supply to the markets.
Water Treatment
General Chemical is the premier supplier of high-quality aluminum and iron-based coagulants for potable and wastewater treatment. We have manufactured coagulants for more than a century, and now operate a network of over 40 manufacturing plants and terminals in the U.S. and Canada. This network gives us an unparalleled ability to serve the North American water and wastewater treatment markets. learn more
Electronic Chemicals
General Chemical pioneered high-purity chemistries for the emerging semiconductor industry in the early 1950s. Today we offer the broadest line of ultrahigh purity acids, etchants, solvents, wafer-cleaning chemicals, and custom-formulated blends for semiconductor device, disk drive and silicon wafer fabricators. It's a market that is expanding worldwide. learn more
Food/Beverage
General Chemical manufactures a number of products that are approved for use in the food and beverage industry. Our production facilities carry certifications from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Food Processors of America, and Orthodox Union (kosher). General Chemical’s food grade products are available throughout North America. learn more
Pharmaceutical
For the pharmaceutical industry, General Chemical produces aluminum hydroxide and aluminum phosphate gels for vaccine adjuvants. We are a global supplier in animal health markets with a growing presence in human applications. learn more
Pulp and Paper
When General Chemical was founded in 1899, among its first products was aluminum sulfate (alum), a chemical that would come to be used extensively in the pulp and paper industry due to its versatility. Today we are the largest alum producer in North America with manufacturing sites near papermaking centers. We have expanded our paper chemicals product line, enhanced our technical support, distribution and customer service systems, and our commitment to quality. Since today's mills require top quality papermaking chemicals, that's what you consistently get from General Chemical. It's an ISO 9001:2000 commitment that extends coast to coast. We currently supply standard chemicals, like alum and sulfuric acid, to individual specialties, such as aluminum chlorohydrate and polyaluminum chloride, into the mills for papermaking. We have expertise in on-machine aluminum chemistry, mill raw water treatment as well as applications for our products in effluent suspended solids and color removal. learn more
Industrial Processing
General Chemical's performance chemicals enhance the quality of hundreds of products. Whether the compact battery in a power tool or your car's carpet, we played an essential role in the production process. Our nitrite, potassium, and aluminum -based intermediates form a spectrum of products for making tires, dyes, paints, metal and photographic products, textiles, leather, foods, fertilizers, and paper. learn more
Agriculture
General Chemical is an active supplier of products and services into the agriculture industry. Our primary role in this industry, is to work with live production management and contract growers through a network of animal health distributors, cooperatives, farm stores, and custom applicators, to make available Al+Clear® Poultry Grade Alum, Al+Clear® Liquid A7 and Al+Clear® Liquid Alum products. learn more
Oil Refining
We are active in the regeneration of spent sulfuric acid for the refining and chemical industries as well as providing such services as pollution abatement and sulfur recovery for refineries. Our manufacturing facilities that produce sulfuric acid are located in Richmond, CA; Ft. Madison, IA; Anacortes, WA; and Augusta, GA. learn more
