





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.
In an ever-changing industrial landscape, Raw Materials Corporation prides itself on maintaining a strong network to stay ahead of trends and opportunities within its markets. In addition, we are 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 35 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.
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
Aquasol
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Carboxymethylated Starch (CM Starch)
Burgess Pigment Company
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Flash Calcined Meta Kaolin (for cements)
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
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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)
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
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
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
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
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Castor Oil Derivatives
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Aluminum Pastes
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)
Deurex
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Polyethylene Waxes (Non-polar & Oxidized)
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Wax Absorbent
Eagle Specialty Products
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Color Dispersions
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Defoamers and Dispersants
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Oils
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
Mauser Packaging
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Metal Pails (2.5 to 6 gallons)
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, Fuel, lubricants, HI&I, and Industrial Applications
Peramin
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Superplasticizers
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Other Concrete Additives
Polyethylene Containers Inc
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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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Additives (Anti-corrosion, flow & leveling, wetting, etc.)
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Adhesion Promoters
Other
Burgess Pigment Company
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Kaolin Clay
Eagle Specialty Products
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Dispersants
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Defoamers
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Solvent and Water-Borne Color Dispersions
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
Mauser Packaging
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Metal Pails
Norac
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Metallic Stearates (Calcium, Zinc and Aluminum)
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Ca/Zn Heat Stabilizers
Organic Dyes & Pigments
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Specially Formulated for Coatings, Fuel, lubricants, HI&I, and Industrial Applications
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 & CONTACT


Houston Location:
28,000 Sq. Ft.
Flammables & Corrosive Storage
Corporate Offices
Long Term Leased
Privately Operated


DFW Location:
32,000 Sq. Ft.
Flammables & Corrosive Storage
Long Term Leased
Privately Operated
Offices
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Corporate Headquarters & Warehouse
3860 W. 11th Street
Houston, TX 77055
Phone: (713) 861-2800
Fax: (713) 863-7113
Warehouse Hours: 8AM-4PM
Email: sb2@raw-materials.com
DFW Metroplex Office & Warehouse
2729 W. Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: (972) 256-1010
Fax: (972) 256-1313
Warehouse Hours: 8AM-4PM
Email:jamesbrownhill@raw-materials.com