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Oct 20, 2026•9 min read

Polysorbate 20 vs 80: Choosing a Solubilizer for Your Formula

Oct 13, 2026•8 min read

Metal Finishing Chemical Supplier California: Complete Surface Treatment Solutions for Manufacturers

Through CALFIN Exclusive & CalChem Surface Tech, California Chemical supports metal treatment operations with chemistry for cleaning, surface preparation, plating, anodizing, pretreatment, and finishing applications.

Oct 8, 2026•10 min read

Specialty Silicone Supplier USA: Discover CalChem Silicone Fluids, Cyclics, Defoamers & Polymer Blends

40 Specialty Silicone Grades | 6 Product Categories | Industrial & Personal Care Applications.

Jul 7, 2026•5 min read

AOS 40: A Sulfate-Free Anionic Surfactant for High-Performance Cleaning and Personal Care Formulations

AOS 40 is a versatile anionic surfactant offering strong foaming, mildness, and hard water tolerance for detergent, industrial, and personal care formulations.

Jun 24, 2026•4 min read

CALCHEM BTMS: A Closer Look at California Chemical's Cationic Conditioning Emulsifier

A closer look at CALCHEM BTMS, the cationic conditioning emulsifier combining plant-derived Behentrimonium Methosulfate with RSPO Mass Balance certified Cetearyl Alcohol, valued by formulators for delivering conditioning and emulsification in one ingredient.

Jun 17, 2026•5 min read

Isododecane: The Versatile Carrier Behind High-Performance Formulations

Isododecane has become the go-to carrier for formulators in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing. Discover what makes it a spec-sheet staple, from its dry-touch feel and controlled volatility to its clean global compliance profile, and how California Chemical supplies it with verified analytical data on every lot.