Hallstar develops and manufactures specialty ester chemicals, including plasticizers and polymer modifiers, drawing on decades of ester competency and experience in polymer modification. Its industrial business works with customers on formulations for elastomers, thermoplastics, and adhesive and sealant applications, and it also serves beauty and personal care markets and select niche sectors.
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HallstarHallstar is a Chicago-headquartered specialty chemistry company serving beauty and personal care and industrial businesses. Its expertise centers on ester chemistry and polymer modification, and the company says it has more than 100 patents. Hallstar develops and manufactures products at multiple named manufacturing centers and has grown globally while retaining its Chicago headquarters.STOW, OH
PMC CrystalWith nearly a century in wax processing, PMC Crystal develops and manufactures formulated specialty chemical additives for plastics, rubber, coatings, personal care and other industrial markets. The Lansdale company combines wax and oleochemical expertise with custom manufacturing, including its CrystalPet® petrolatums and specialty wax blends. PMC Crystal is part of PMC Group, a global chemicals company founded in 1994, and is a certified Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil supplier for its metallic stearates.LANSDALE, PA
Polytek Development CorpSince 1984, Easton-based Polytek Development Corp. has formulated and manufactured specialty polymer materials for mold making, casting and coating, serving both industrial users and makers. Its materials help turn everything from sculptural originals and concrete textures to theatrical effects and food-contact molds into repeatable forms, with hands-on technical support built into the company’s approach. Polytek also develops private-label polymer products for businesses that want materials packaged under their own brands.EASTON, PA