| November 2007
Pollution Prevention Update
Ethox Chemicals LLC was recently awarded a
Certificate of Achievment by the Western Carolina
Regional Sewer Authority under its
Pollution Prevention Program. This award
acknowledges innovative ways of preventing pollution
through waste minimization, water conservation,
recycling, product reformulation, and toxic material
substitution. We at Ethox Chemicals are proud to be
recognized as being environmentally conscious.
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April 2007
E-Sperse Products Update
Ethox Chemicals, LLC releases its latest new
dispersant for high loadings of Diarylide Yellow,
Lithol Rubine, and Phthalocyanine Blue in resin.
Where others dispersants fail, E-Sperse 355 offers
exceptional stability at higher loadings. Please
click on the E-Sperse logo to view the technical
bulletin. Please click
here for actual formulations.
March 2007
E-Sperse Products Update
Ethox Chemicals, LLC releases new formulations for
ink jet black using either E-Sperse 100 or our
latest dispersant E-Sperse 600, and our new
non-silicone Defoamer 31. E-Sperse 100 allows higher
pigment loadings, whereas E-Sperse 600 generates
more color development.
Please click here for actual formulations.
January 2007
Safety Award
Ethox has qualified for recognition from the
South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance for the
SCMA Plant Safety Recognition Program.
The Ethox rate for total "Cases with days away
from work, job transfer or restriction" is .62
The industry average, compared to others with
the same NAICS Code, is 1.9
Ethox will receive the award from Adrienne
Youmans, Director of the South Carolina
Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation at
the annual SCMA Safety Conference on March 19,
2007
May 2006
Product Brochure Online
Product brochure is now online!
Click here to visit our listing.
April 2006
E-Sperse
Please see the new formulation for E-Sperse
506/Red 57:1. Pseudoplastic tendencies were
dramatically reduced. Heat stability testing at 140
F, now up to ten days. More data to be added later.
March 2006
Safety Performance
For the second consecutive year, Ethox received
the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Safety
Performance Recognition Award.
April 2005
New Technology
Gelling Systems
Ethox has applied for a patent covering a novel
gel system for both aqueous and nonaqueous systems
to generate firm gels.
Viscosifiers
Ethox now has aqueous surfactant systems that
perform significantly better than existing
technology. With levels of as low as 1%, viscosities
of 100,000 cps or greater can be achieved. These
viscosifiers have been successfully used in shampoos
and bath products.
Ethox has also partnered with Earth Reclaim who
bring unique technology in various industrial
markets such as inks, concrete sealer, railroad
track grease, mold releases, and sintered metals.
In October of 2004, Calvin Wicker joined Ethox as
our Product Development Manager. He brings expertise
in metal, textile, and personal care industries.
For many years Ethox Chemicals has been
participating in the United Way of Greenville County
campaigns. This year was an outstanding success for
us. We raised over $35,400 which included a generous
corporate gift. We are particularly proud of our
participation rate of 93%. Our campaign qualified us
to once again be the recipient of the Chairman’s
Award. Ethox Chemicals also participates in the
Meals on Wheels program. A team of volunteers
delivers hot lunches to the homebound in our
community every Friday.
Ethox Chemicals is proud of its tradition of
community support through both voluntarism and
financial gifts.
May 2004
2004 NYSCC Supplier's Day
Ethox participated in the 2004 NYSCC Supplier's
Day at the Meadowlands Convention Center to showcase
several new Personal Care products. Click Here
October 2003
Ethox Chemicals received the Army Reserve
Patriotic Employer Support Award on Tuesday October
28th.
Captain Scott Bullions was sent to Iraq in
February of 2002 as part of the Army Reserve 416th
Chemical Department. He is a Developmental Engineer
at Ethox.
The award recognizes the company's willingness to
accommodate and support Scott's ongoing training and
deployment overseas.
We here at Ethox are very proud of Scott and wish
him a safe return home.
March 2003
Ethox has partnered with Global Seven to produce
specialty products for the Personal Care industry.
Products will be manufactured in SC at the Ethox
facility and warehoused both in NJ and SC. Ethox's
35 years of manufacturing expertise coupled with
Global Seven's extensive Marketing capability
produces a unique synergy which will benefit both
the two companies and the Personal Care industry.
October 2002
Ethox commercializes its line of E-sperse color
dispersants. For information please contact Ed
Godwin at (864) 277-1620 ext 116, EGodwin@Ethox.com
or visit Ethox at booth #1161 at the ICE in New
Orleans October 29, 30, and 31.
January 2002
Ethox has been registered under the new 2000 ISO
9001 Standard. This registration represents the
continuing effort of quality improvement at Ethox.
November 2001
Ethox is pleased to welcome Helen Wright, formerly
employed by BASF Corporation, who has joined Ethox
to assume the role of Fiber Finish Specialist. Helen
has an extensive background in nylon processing and
fiber finish and will add additional depth to
Ethox's fiber lubricant program.
November 2001
Ethox Chemicals has recently updated its Static
and Friction testing labs. It features the
Rothschilds F Meter Winder R-1084, Static Voltmeter
R-4021, and F Meter R-1188 in a temperature and
humidity controlled environment. We are able to test
the static and friction values on yam in various
ways, Fiber to Ceramic, Fiber to Fiber, and Fiber to
Metal. We are now able to apply an experimental
finish to yam and test for performance enabling us
to custom manufacture finishes for optimal
performance on a variety of yarns.
October 2001
Ethox is pleased to announce the issue of two US
Patents dealing with oil gelling. George Geib is the
inventor of both patents.
October 2001
Ethox Chemicals has just celebrated its 365th
consecutive day without a lost time accident. To
mark the occasion, each Ethox employee received an
award to recognize their contribution to this
milestone.
May 2001
Awards
For the third consecutive year, Ethox Chemicals
has been awarded the Western Carolina Regional Sewer
Authorities Compliance Excellency Award.
The Award will be presented May 11th at a BBQ
recognizing all the companies who have made a
conscious effort in their environmental stewardship.
March 2000
Product Brochure Online
Product brochure is now online! Click here to
visit our listing.
January 200
Safety News
As of December 31, 1999, Ethox had gone for a
full calendar year without a lost time accident.
This occasion was celebrated by the entire plant
with a full breakfast provided by the company.
January 1999 Capital
expansion program completed. The addition of two
tank farms and a new tank wagon loading area will
allow for further expansion of Ethox's production
area.
June 1999
Ethox's second production reactor successfully
changed to DCS control system. The remaining
reactors are slated to be converted to the new
system before the end of the year.
June 1999
ETHOX FEATURED IN Chemical Week
See our feature article in the June 2, 1999 issue
of Chemical Week.
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