KIK Custom Products, 340 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL 60827, US

Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in consumer products and industrial applications. The company produces surfactants that are formulated into a wide range of cleaning compounds, detergents, shampoos, lotions, toothpastes and cosmetics to achieve foaming and cleaning qualities. Its products are also incorporated into lubricating ingredients and emulsifiers for agricultural operations. Stepan develops germicidal compounds, as well as flavors, emulsifiers and solubilizers used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The company is a principle supplier of phthalic anhydride, a commodity chemical employed in polyester and alkyd resins. Its polyurethane polyols and foam systems are components of thermal insulation. Stepan maintains a network of production facilities located in North America, South America, Europe and the Philippines. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northfield, Ill.