Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals serving consumer and industrial markets. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and founded in 1932, the company is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: SCL). Stepan operates manufacturing and R&D facilities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
The company’s portfolio spans three main segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. Its surfactants include anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric chemistries used in home and personal care products, detergents, agriculture, oilfield, and industrial applications. The polymers business focuses on polyester polyols and related materials used in rigid foam insulation and in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. Specialty Products include nutritional lipids and other ingredients used in food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical applications. Stepan supplies customers in cleaning, construction, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods markets worldwide.