News / Press Releases
Fitz Chem is a Charter Member of the PASS Coalition
Fitz Chem is proud to share the news of our latest contribution to the suncare industry. We are a charter member of the PASS Coalition (Public Access to Sunscreens), a coalition formed to fight the growing skin cancer epidemic in the United States by ensuring Americans have access to the latest effective sunscreens ingredients.
IMERYS Filtration Appoints Fitz Chem
Fitz Chem is pleased to announce that effective March 6, 2013, Imerys Filtration Minerals has appointed Fitz Chem to be your authorized distributor along with other accounts in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Northern Iowa, Northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Arlypon® TT
Superior Thickener for Difficult Formulations
INCI: PEG/PPG-120/10-Trimethylolpropane Trioleate (and) Laureth-2
Some of our customers have been inquiring about alternatives to Cocamide DEA.
Agitan P8850
AGITAN P8850 is a cost effective and economical powder defoamer specifically designed for use in grout, self-leveling compounds and most other powdered building materials. It combines a cutting edge, unique composition with ease of handling to create additional value to the end user.
AGITAN P 8850 performance matches or exceeds that of BASF's Foamaster PD1 in every system tested.
Deb Faber New Director of Industrial Sales
Itasca, Illinois – March 1, 2013: Fitz Chem Corporation, a leading Central U.S distributor of raw materials to the Coatings, Plastics, Ink, Construction, Adhesives, H,I & I and Personal Care Industries, is happy to announce the hiring of Deb Faber as Director of Industrial Sales - North. Deb comes to Fitz Chem with 12 years of sales, distribution and management experience in the Chemical Industry. Her track record of generating results through innovative thinking, problem solving and people leadership will make her successful in this new assignment.
Are You Looking To Extend Your Tio2 Efficiency?
Hydrous Kaolin Clays (Hydrite® and Kaopaque®) that are effective in replacing up to 20% of the TiO2 component in water based systems especially those formulated below CPVC.
New from BASF Z-Cote® LSA
Z-Cote® LSA is an inorganic, broad spectrum sunscreen filter with a particle size > 100 nm. It is outside typical nanoparticle consumer concerns, and is geared toward gentle yet elegant formulations.
Magnum Fill
This product is a versatile pigment for TiO2 extension in architectural flat and semi-gloss paint applications.
Lincoln Expands New and Natural Preservatives Through Fitz Chem
Lincoln Fine Ingredients" LINATURAL MBS (Patent Pending) microbial blocking systems are made from naturally derived ingredients. They bring performance benefits to personal care and pharmaceutical applications, as well as for preservative-free household cleaning products.
DSM-AGI Corporation
"We are pleased to announce that effective August 23, 2012, Fitz Chem has begun representation of DSM-AGI Corporation. DSM-AGI Corporation is a global supplier of innovative high-quality and environmentally friendly UV-curable resins and other specialty chemicals.
Lincoln Fine Ingredients offers multifunctional natural ingredients
LINESSENTIAL™ CO Camelina Seed Oil from Lincoln Fine Ingredients is cold processed and domestically sourced. It contains up to 10 times more essential fatty acids than other vegetable oils. It is high in gamma tocopherol, a superior Vitamin E, for antioxidant properties.