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Dual-Function Demand: Sanitizer + Odor Control Cleaning Products and Their Growing Market

  • August 18, 2025
  • Blog

Two is better than one, as the saying goes, and it holds true for chemical cleaning products. Modern customers are looking for their cleaning purchases to do more, while they do less, which is why sanitizers that also offer odor control are increasingly in demand within the industry. We’re taking a look at this market […]

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Powering the Future: Specialty Chemical Manufacturing for High-Performance Batteries

  • July 28, 2025
  • Blog

As demand for high-performance batteries accelerates across electric vehicles (EVs), grid storage systems, wearables, and the Internet of Things (IoT), innovation in battery design has shifted toward advanced materials and formulations. While raw materials like lithium and cobalt tend to get the most attention, specialty chemicals—such as binders, electrolytes, and dispersants—can play a crucial role […]

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Maintaining Product Consistency During Scale-up of Complex Reactions and Product Formulations

  • June 16, 2025
  • Blog

Scaling up complex specialty chemical products isn’t just about increasing volume—it’s about preserving integrity. When transitioning from lab to production, the intricacies of a reaction or formulation can be compromised, jeopardizing product consistency, regulatory compliance, and time-to-market goals. For specialty chemical developers, where precision and performance are paramount, even minor variances in the production process […]

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Seatex Completes Sale to The Riverside Group

  • October 29, 2024
  • News

The Riverside Company, a global private investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has invested in Seatex, a leading provider of chemical manufacturing and technology solutions for startups through Fortune 100 companies. Headquartered in Rosenberg and with facilities in El Campo and Pasadena, Texas, Seatex offers an expansive range of technology […]

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Navigating Complexity: Supply Chain Optimization for Specialty Chemicals

  • October 11, 2024
  • Blog

The complexity of specialty chemicals is due to more than just their end-use applications. The supply chains needed to source, manufacture, and distribute these high-performing products are themselves multifaceted and too often fragile.  To keep up with shifting demand, strict regulatory requirements, and the sheer number of different products out there, an optimized supply chain […]

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How Chemical Surfactant Developers Can Adapt to the Rise of Bio-based Alternatives

  • September 27, 2024
  • Blog

Surfactants are hard-working and versatile chemical compounds, making a diverse array of end-use products possible. While laymen may be more familiar with the subclass “emulsifier,” surfactants (also called surface active agents) comprise materials that reduce the surface tension between two chemicals, not just between oil and water (as emulsifiers do). They help create wetting agents […]

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The Top Challenges in Developing Specialty Chemicals (and How to Overcome Them)

  • September 11, 2024
  • Blog

The market for specially formulated chemicals that improve safety, enhance sustainability, boost performance, and more is primed for strong global growth over the long term. However, to find lasting success, entrants may face a handful of obstacles particular to this sector of chemical manufacturing.  A seasoned partner like Seatex with premium experience, quality management, and […]

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What Is Driving the Development of Specialty Chemicals?

  • August 13, 2024
  • Blog

As a global market that is projected to be pushing $1 trillion by 2030, specialty chemicals are undeniably on the rise. These molecules and formulations are distinguished from traditional or commodity chemicals by their specific uses, being employed in everything from seat belts to astronaut cameras, from makeup to medicine. As we take a look […]

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How Technical Support Can Optimize Chemical Formulations for Better Performance

  • July 22, 2024
  • Blog

There are several hurdles your business may encounter when looking to develop a new chemical product, including stringent regulations, the demands of safety, and the complexities of the formulation process. Technical support from an experienced chemical manufacturing partner can be an invaluable asset in overcoming these challenges. With our own in-house technical team, Seatex is […]

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How Stricter VOC Regulations Can Lead to Specialty Chemical Innovation

  • June 18, 2024
  • Blog

Necessity is the mother of invention, and the need for innovation in the world of specialty chemicals is great right now.  With regulations tightening on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), businesses that make products containing VOCs or that release VOCs in their processes will have to adapt.  Seatex is an experienced chemical manufacturer that can help […]

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