• Products & Materials
    Providing specialty chemical products, raw materials and custom solutions to a growing range of formulators, manufacturers, and innovative partners. Learn More

    Products and Materials

  • Specialty Chemical Distribution
    Incorporated in 1969, John R. Hess & Co., Inc. continues its dedication to the responsible development and distribution of specialty chemicals and raw materials. Learn more about our company.

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  • Our Suppliers
    We are fortunate to work with a group of industry leading suppliers from around the globe, including Air Products, BASF, Clariant, Huntsman, Stepan and more.

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    Suppliers

  • Green Chemistry Solutions
    We deliver product alternatives with preferable regulatory profiles, plant-based components, and/or safer storage and handling properties. Learn More

    Green Chemistry Optimized for Performance and Compliance

Specialty Chemical Solutions

J R Hess & Co. Inc. delivers specialty chemical solutions through a unique combination of product design, development and distribution services. We are the proud provider of specialty chemical products and value added services to a diverse and growing range of manufacturers and industries … Learn More

Surfactant Expertise

We offer a complete range of  nonionic alcohol ethoxylates from both synthetic and plant-derived sources. These products are used to effectively replace nonyphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) as wetting agents, emulsifiers, and detergents. We also offer a wide range of specialty surfactant compounds … Learn More