With extensive expertise, we excel in research, process development, analytic support, and manufacturing from a dedicated, agile facility. We specialize in developing, scaling up, and manufacturing complex specialty chemicals. Our experienced team creates value for clients in various industries, including agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and polymer additives.
Delivering efficient processes, reliable custom manufacturing services, and Grignard reagents of the highest quality, we find solutions that support your growth.
Located in Elgin, South Carolina, 20 miles outside of Columbia, our proximity to Interstate I-20 and to the port of Charleston coupled with our extensive supply chain experience and expertise allows for fast import and export of your materials. Â
We support the development, scale-up, and commercial production of your fine chemical and specialty chemical products backed by extensive experience and knowledge in diverse chemistry and technology platforms serving numerous market sectors.Â
Our team has delivered products for sectors including but not limited to the following:Â
ElectronicsÂ
Polymers and plastic additivesÂ
Agriculture / AgrochemicalsÂ
Textiles and CoatingsÂ
AerospaceÂ
Fuel additives and lubricantsÂ
BiocidesÂ
Pharmaceuticals Â
Specialty chemicalsÂ
Located in Elgin, South Carolina, 20 miles outside of Columbia, our proximity to Interstate I-20 and to the port of Charleston coupled with our extensive supply chain experience and expertise allows for fast import and export of your materials. Â
| 1967 | Founded by Dr. James Hardwicke & Mr. Wilhelm Frings |
|---|---|
| 1978 | Acquired by Ethyl Corporation |
| 1993 | Acquired by BTP (Archimica) |
| 2000 | Acquired by Clariant |
| 2007 | Acquired by ICIG and creation of the WeylChem Group of Companies |
Chemistry Capabilities—including but not limited to:
Wurtz reactionÂ
Diazo chemistryÂ
Grignard reagents with N+X integration advantageÂ
MethylationÂ
Friedel-Crafts reactionsÂ
EsterificationÂ
Polymerizations Â
HydrolysisÂ
HydrosilyationÂ
MethoxylationÂ
Equipment Capabilities
Lab scale research, process development, analytical equipment, and scale-upÂ
RC-1 calorimeter for process safety and heat of reaction data collectionÂ
Pilot plantÂ
70-750-gallon scale Glass and Stainless Steel vessels with temperature ranges from Â
-20-205CÂ
Commercial Production Â
70 reactors, Glass, Hastelloy, and Stainless Steel 2,000-8,000 gallon vessels with temperature ranges from -20-215 CÂ
Distillation equipmentÂ
Multi-trayed with Glass and SS Material of Construction optionsÂ
 5 Wiped Film Evaporators (200C and 5mmHg vacuum)Â
Filtration, seperation, and drying equipment with a variety of MOC options Â
ISO 9001
WeylChem International GmbH
