Stepan Co

SCL

Company Profile

  • Business description

    Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.

  • Contact

    1101 Skokie Boulevard
    Suite 500
    NorthbrookIL60062
    USA

    T: +1 847 446-7500

    E: [email protected]

    https://www.stepan.com

  • Sector

    Basic Materials

    Stock type

    Cyclical

  • Industry

    Specialty Chemicals

    Fiscal Year End

    31 December 2026

    Employees

    2,396

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