Emerald Kalama Chemical

Benzaldehyde is used in a wide range of applications from aroma chemicals to a versatile building block in the synthesis of many different complex molecules for use in products ranging from pharmaceuticals to plastic additives. An FDA-sanctioned flavoring substance, generally-recognized as safe (GRAS), benzaldehyde is known for its unique sweet, aromatic note, reminiscent of the taste and odor of almonds. Emerald Kalama Chemical is the leading producer of benzaldehyde, producing several grades of chlorine free benzaldehyde using the toluene oxidation process at our facilities in Rotterdam and Kalama, WA.

Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Benzoate are primarily used as FDA GRAS food additive and preservative in food and beverage applications to reduce or inhibit activity of microorganisms. These products, produced at our GFSI (FSSC 22000) certified facility, are also used in a wide range of other applications such as pharmaceuticals, toiletries, adhesives, pastes, polishes, cleaners, and emulsions. Benzoate salts are typically used at 0.1% in food and beverage applications, and up to 1% in cosmetic and household products. Potassium benzoate is designed to replace sodium benzoate in applications where low sodium content is desired. We serve our customers globally, providing several grades and physical forms from our facilities in Kalama, WA (USA) and Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Emerald Kalama Chemical supplies premier Kalama® flavor and fragrance components to create a wide variety of products in fine fragrances, beauty and personal care, medicines, household care, candles and confectionary applications. Our flavor and fragrance chemicals are of high purity and NFFCC products are completely chlorine-free.

Sterically hindered phenol technology has been and continues to be the premier antioxidant for plastic applications –non-discoloring and highly effective. Emerald’s legacy to our predecessor company B.F. Goodrich makes us a pioneer in the development and manufacture of this technology. Good-rite® 3114 was invented and patented by B.F.Goodrich (predecessor company to Emerald) in 1972 (#3, 644, 277). Our plant in Henry, IL has been the sole production site for this material since the 1970’s.

The Good-Rite® brand covers a range of specialty aminic and phenolic antioxidants. The Good-Rite®antioxidants combine outstanding resistance to oxidation with low volatility, heat resistance, excellent solubility characteristics for use in a variety of polymers and lubricants. Our antioxidants are offered in a wide range of nitrogen contents, forms (solid or liquid), and viscosities; and have been tailored to provide exceptional performance in demanding applications.

Emerald Polymer Additives Accelerators were developed specifically for the tire and industrial rubber product markets by our predecessor organization, BFGoodrich. Cure-rite® Vulcanization Accelerators are produced at our ISO certified Henry, IL facility. Our customers, which include all of the world's largest tire and rubber manufacturers, have relied upon our decades of quality product, timely service and exceptional value.