UNDERSTANDING YOUR BUSINESS, AND EARNING IT.
In the specialty chemicals business, your distributor should fulfill more than your product order. As our customer, you can:
Make confident product choices.
Our technical expertise goes beyond an in-depth knowledge of raw materials to include your products and manufacturing processes. Utilize the research and development tools available through our laboratory and rely on us to help you select the best product for your specific application.
Expect personal attention.
Our staff of highly-trained professionals ensures you’ll consistently receive the support you need, when you need it.
Benefit from continuous improvement.
As an active member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), Raw Materials Corporation is committed to their Responsible Distribution program and is committed to achieving health, safety and security through continuous improvement in chemical storage, handling, transportation and disposal.
Contact us today and experience the way we’ve responsibly and effectively
served the industrial chemicals industry for more than 30 years.
ABOUT US
Growth that's Grounded in Service.
Raw Materials Corporation (RMC) was incorporated in 1985 and has since become a trusted distributor to the Specialty Chemicals Market. RMC services customers primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas through a network of suppliers of premium specialty chemicals designed for these markets. The product portfolio for this sector is robust and well-rounded to ensure delivery of best-in-class technologies to our customers.
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Our supplier base continues to grow and now represents more than 30 high-quality industrial and specialty chemicals suppliers in our target markets. Our current customer base is in North America and continues to grow annually. Through those customers, our products are positioned in international markets as well. Raw Material Corporation understands the unique business drivers of our network of suppliers and provides reputable specialty products, technical expertise and responsive service to the markets we serve.
Tapping Resources to Ensure Best Business Practices.
By utilizing our networks and memberships in key associations, we understand, implement and adhere to best work practices and remain up-to-date on specific industry matters.
1985
Year Established
30+
Suppliers
200+
Products
7
Sales Achievement Awards
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Raw Materials Corporation was founded as a distributor initially serving the coatings and ink industries. Since our inception, we have expanded our distribution to include the various markets listed below. While our product line continues to grow and now represents more than 30 high-quality industrial and specialty chemicals suppliers, our commitment to delivering first-class service remains unchanged.
Oilfield
Paint & Coatings
Construction & Building Materials
Grease & Lubricants
Inks
Adhesives
Plastics
Cleaning Products
SUPPLIERS & PRODUCTS
Oilfield Fluid Services
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Polyanionic Cellulose (PAC) (available in regular or low viscosity grades, high purity or tech grades)
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Carboxymethylated Cellulose (CMC) (available in tech grades only with extra high, high or low viscosity)
Aquasol
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Carboxymethylated Starch (CM Starch)
Burgess Pigment Company
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Flash Calcined Meta Kaolin (for cements)
EP Minerals
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Loss Circulation Plugs
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Anti-Caking Agents
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Natural, Calcined and Flux Calcined Diatomaceous Earth
Epoch Resources
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MgO pH Buffering Agent
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Brucite
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Mica and Other Minerals
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Ceramic Proppants
Lhoist North America
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Sized Calcium Carbonate (for completion and drill-in fluids)
Norac Additives
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Aluminum Stearates
Organic Dyes & Pigments
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Dyes for Downhole Fluids in Both Water-Based and Oil-Based Sytsems
R&F Industries
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Amine-Based Polymeric Formulations (for shale inhibition for water-based muds)
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Water-Based Lubricants
Tarak Chemicals Limited
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100% Sulphonated Asphalt (Soltex Replacement
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Lignite Technologies
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Acid Soluble Flake Calcium Carbonate
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Zinc Carbonate
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H2S Scavenger
SNF
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Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (PHPA) (for shale inhibition and solids control)
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Low Molecular Weight Acrylic Polymers and Copolymer Deflocculants (for water-based muds, function at high temperatures and resistant to electrolytes)
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Scale Inhibition, Acid Gellants and High Molecular Weight Sodium Polyacrylates (SPA)
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High Temperature Polymers for filtration control of water-based muds
Tri-Iso: Tryline Group
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Sized Hydrocarbon Resins (for filtration control in completion fluids)
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Glass Beads (for water-based systems)
Tecno Industries
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Calcium Carbonate
U.S. Aluminum
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Aluminum, Bronze and Copper Flakes, Powders and Paste
Other Specialty Products​
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Sulfomethylated Tannin (to control the rheology of water-based muds)
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Micaceous Acid Soluble Calcium Carbonate Bridging Agent
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Xanthan Gum (Dispersible)
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Citric Acid
Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomerics
Advanced Marketing Int.​
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Castor Oil Derivatives
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Aluminum Pastes
Eagle Specialty Products
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Color Dispersions
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Defoamers and Dispersants
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Oils
EP Minerals
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Diatomaceous Earth
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Perlite
Hoover Color
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Natural Iron Oxide Pigments​
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Bone Black
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Ultramarine Blue
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Cobalt Blue
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Custom Dry-Pigment Blending
Kerneos
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Calcium Aluminate
Kolon Industries
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Hydrocarbon Resins (C5 & C9)
Lapinus
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Engineered Mineral Fibers
Lhoist North America
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Calcium Carbonate
Norac
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Metallic Stearates (Calcium, Zinc and Aluminum)
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Ca/Zn Heat Stabilizers
Onichem Specialties
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Organofunctional Silates
Organic Dyes & Pigments
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Specially Formulated for Coatings, Plastics, and Inks Applications
Peramin
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Superplasticizers
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Other Concrete Additives
Rehrig Pacific
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Plastic Pails (2 gallons to 20 L)
Rhino Container
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Tinplate Cans (Pints to 1 Gallon)
Tecno Industries
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White Calcium Carbonate
TryLine
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Domestic Titanium Dioxide
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Sino American Titanium Dioxide
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Hydrocarbon Resins (C5 and C9)
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Hydrogenated Resins (C5)
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SIS and SBS Resins
U.S. Aluminum
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Aluminum Powders and Pastes (Leafing & Non-Leafing)
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Stainless Steel Flake
Umicore
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Zinc Dust
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Zinc Oxide
Worlee
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Alkyd Emulsions
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Additives (Anti-corrosion, flow & leveling, wetting, etc.)
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Adhesion Promoters
American eChem
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Defoamers, Surfactants, Wetting & Dispersing Agents
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Wax Dispersions
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Plasticizers
Ayers International Corporation
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VAE Redispersable Powder
Burgess Pigment Company
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Kaolin Clay (Calcined, Water Washed & Surface Treated)
BWay Corporation
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Metal Pails (2.5 to 6 gallons)
Cathay Industries
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Iron Oxides
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Zinc Ferrites
Deurex
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Polyethylene Waxes (Non-polar & Oxidized)
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Wax Absorbent
Other
Burgess Pigment Company
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Kaolin Clay
BWAY Corporation
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Metal Pails
Cathay Industries
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Iron Oxides
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Zinc Ferrites
Eagle Specialty Products
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Dispersants
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Defoamers
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Solvent and Water-Borne Color Dispersions
Hoover Color
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Natural Iron Oxide Pigments​
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Bone Black
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Ultramarine Blue
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Cobalt Blue
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Custom Dry-Pigment Blending
Impact Composite Technology
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Lignin Fibers
ITP International
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Fumed Silica (Treated and Untreated)
Lapinus Fibres
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Roxul (engineered mineral fibers)
Lhoist North America
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Calcium Carbonate
Norac
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Metallic Stearates (Calcium, Zinc and Aluminum)
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Ca/Zn Heat Stabilizers
Sino-American Pigment Systems
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Titanium Dioxide
Tri-Iso: TryLine Group
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Hydrocarbon Resins (C5 and C9)
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Hydrogenated Resins (C5)
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SIS and SBS Resins
Umicore
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Zinc Dust
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Zinc Oxide
FACILITIES & LABORATORY
Houston Location:
40,000 Sq. Ft.
Flammables & Corrosive Storage
Coatings & Fluids Services Lab
Corporate Offices
Long Term Leased
Privately Operated
DFW Location:
20,000 Sq. Ft.
Flammables & Corrosive Storage
Long Term Leased
Privately Operated
Your Partner in Research and Development.
Unique resources and tools are available to you, in partnership with your facilities. Please contact us with your needs.
Formulation and Chemistry Development
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Technical assistance for new applications
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Troubleshooting existing formulations
With more than 30 years of experience in the coatings industry, our experienced staff works with your Raw Materials Corporation sales representative to define and implement your laboratory project.
Personal Library of Clive Hare
To aid your research, access the entire volume of work of Mr. Hare, the definitive voice of the coatings industry.
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Books
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Journal articles
CONTACT
Request Information
If you're in need of Samples, Tech Sheets, SDS, Other, or another Product of Interest, please provide that information in the provided "Request Information" line below.
Offices
Corporate Headquarters & Warehouse
3860 W. 11th Street
Houston, TX 77055
Phone: 1-800-259-9172 or (713) 861-2800
Fax: (713) 863-7113
Email: info@raw-materials.com
DFW Metroplex Office & Warehouse
2729 W. Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 1-800-283-8086 or (972) 256-1010
Fax: (972) 256-1313
Email: info@raw-materials.com