Stepan (NYSE:SCL) (NYSE:SCL) is a global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals. The company produces surfactants, polymers and specialty products used in a broad range of consumer and industrial applications, including household and institutional cleaning, personal care, agriculture, food, construction, automotive, coatings and insulation.
Stepan’s surfactants are used as cleaning agents, emulsifiers, dispersants and wetting agents in products such as detergents, shampoos, agricultural formulations and industrial cleaners. Its polymer products include polyols and other materials used in rigid foam insulation, CASE applications—coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers—and other specialty markets.
Founded in 1932, Stepan is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and serves customers through manufacturing and research operations in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The company sells its products to manufacturers across consumer, agricultural, food, construction and industrial markets.
