Innovation

We offer hundreds of surface-modifying products employing a wide range of chemistries including alkoxylation, esterification, phosphation, sulfation, and custom synthesis.

Our Specialties

Custom synthesis, product development, toll/contract manufacturing, and a full surface-modifying product catalog. 

Privately Held

With about 180 employees, we are also a part of the Syntha Group family of companies.

Our Commitment

Ethox Chemicals has served the industry with quality products and services since 1968. We commit to specialized service for each customer.

Strategic Advantages

We are located on a 45-acre site in Greenville, South Carolina. This location lends railroad access and close proximity to interstate 85.

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Throughout the years, we have accumulated a number of publications and patents that have helped shape the specialty chemical industry and cemented our place as one of the go-to companies for custom synthesis and problem consultation in the southeast US.

Ethox Announces Completion of New Manufacturing Facility in Pasadena, Texas

At Ethox Chemicals, we have always believed that growth should be sustainable, fiscally responsible, and reactive to our customer and market demands. Today, we are proud to announce a major milestone in our company's history: the completed construction of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas.

Recent News

Ethox Announces Completion of New Manufacturing Facility in Pasadena, Texas

At Ethox Chemicals, we have always believed that growth should be sustainable, fiscally responsible, and reactive to our customer and market demands. Today, we are proud to announce a major milestone in our company's history: the completed construction of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas.

Oct 14, 2026

Custom Synthesis: Specialty Chemistry, Scaled

Custom Synthesis: Specialty Chemistry, Scaled

In specialty chemical manufacturing, flexibility and consistency matter just as much as capacity. Custom Synthesis, LLC, based in Anderson, South Carolina, brings these priorities together through a manufacturing platform designed for high-purity esters, specialty blends, and customer-specific toll production.

Sep 15, 2026

Bring Speed, Stability, and Service Onshore with Ethox

America has always been built by innovators—companies that turn bold ideas into reliable, real‑world solutions. Today, that same mindset is driving the resurgence of U.S. specialty chemical manufacturing. For organizations that value speed, quality, and supply‑chain certainty, companies like Ethox Chemicals show why partnering with a U.S.-based specialty chemical manufacturer is a strategic advantage.

Jul 13, 2026

Manufacturing Capabilities: Versatility and Adaptability Focused

Ethox Chemicals’ manufacturing capabilities combine more than 50 years of specialty chemical experience with a broad range of equipment and strong partnerships across sister facilities. Our ability to operate seamlessly across laboratory, pilot, and full commercial scales sets Ethox apart as a highly adaptable manufacturing partner.

Jun 3, 2026