ChemPoint.com
ChemPoint.com is a digital-first B2B specialty chemical and ingredient distribution platform that exclusively represents manufacturer partners (BASF, Dow, 3M, Eastman, and others) and resells their products to industrial buyers across 19 verticals in over 100 countries. It generates transaction-based revenue through e-commerce, inside sales, and technical content, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Univar Solutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersBellevue, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ChemPoint.com does
ChemPoint is a digital-first specialty chemical and ingredient distribution platform founded in 1999 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR), ChemPoint operates as a two-sided B2B channel partner: on the supply side it signs exclusive marketing and distribution mandates with specialty chemical manufacturers (e.g., 3M, BASF, Dow, DuPont, Eastman, Chemours, Henkel, IFF, LANXESS, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, LCY Chemical Corp.), under which it never carries the same molecule from competing producers; on the demand side it serves industrial buyers across 19 verticals — coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, food and nutrition, personal care, plastics, water treatment, energy and data center infrastructure, elastomers, inks, and more — in over 100 countries. Revenue is generated on a transaction/take-rate basis through quote-based specialty chemical resale with net-30 payment terms; pricing is not publicly disclosed.
ChemPoint's core technology stack is built around a multi-portal digital platform: the public ChemPoint.com site drives top-of-funnel demand via SEO-optimized product articles, formulation libraries, and selector guides; the MyChemPoint portal handles authenticated buyer order placement, order tracking, SDS/TDS retrieval, and quote management; and the ChemPointConnect portal gives manufacturer partners 24/7 access to strategy, marketing, sales, and competitive data harvested from CRM. Supporting systems include an SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process for supply availability, a CRM (Salesforce-based) recording thousands of daily interactions, and the 2025-launched IngredientPoint sub-platform dedicated to food, nutrition, and personal care ingredient sourcing. Distribution is executed through a non-asset-heavy 3PL network with products stocked in 30+ warehouses worldwide.
The go-to-market combines a technical inside-sales organization (two-thirds of reps hold science or engineering degrees), field/enterprise sales for larger accounts, self-serve e-commerce for mid-market and tail buyers, and dedicated market developers responsible for growth initiatives independent of geographic territories. Service-level commitments include 2-minute web chat responses, 2-hour website request responses, and 3-week new product line launches. As of 2025, ChemPoint operates from a North American headquarters in Bellevue, WA, a relocated EMEA headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and legacy VAT registrations across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Italy. Christopher (Chris) Kelley was appointed CEO effective June 1, 2026.
ChemPoint.com firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ChemPoint.com
- Legal name
- ChemPoint LLC
- Website
- https://chempoint.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ChemPoint.com is a digital-first B2B specialty chemical and ingredient distribution platform that exclusively represents manufacturer partners (BASF, Dow, 3M, Eastman, and others) and resells their products to industrial buyers across 19 verticals in over 100 countries. It generates transaction-based revenue through e-commerce, inside sales, and technical content, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Univar Solutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ChemPoint.com industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemical Distribution
- NAICS
- Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flavors, Fragrances & Aroma Chemicals (IMAEABAE)
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Where ChemPoint.com is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bellevue
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
ChemPoint.com business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations
Revenue model
- Specialty Chemical Product Distribution: ChemPoint acts as a reseller and distributor of specialty chemical products, generating revenue through the sale and distribution of specialty and fine chemicals across multiple industries including coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverage, and more. The company connects specialty product manufacturers (suppliers) with buyers globally.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard transaction-based pricing for specialty chemical products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
ChemPoint.com product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ChemPoint is a B2B specialty chemical and ingredient distribution company that connects chemical manufacturers (producers) with industrial buyers through digital e-commerce platforms, inside sales, and multi-channel marketing. The company resells specialty and fine chemicals across 19 industries (coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, food, personal care, etc.) using supplier-exclusive relationships, technical sales expertise, and a global warehouse/3PL network spanning over 100 countries.
Product overview
ChemPoint operates as a B2B chemical and ingredient distribution platform with multiple integrated digital services. The core offering is the ChemPoint.com platform for marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty chemicals across 19 industries. Supporting platforms include ChemPointConnect (supplier portal), MyChemPoint (customer account management), and IngredientPoint (food/nutrition/personal care marketplace). The product portfolio includes specialty chemicals from partnered manufacturers spanning nano-coatings (Aculon), antioxidants (Camlin Fine Sciences), fluorinated fluids (Halocarbon), heat transfer fluids (DOWFROST LC), and specialty solvents (TamiSolve NxG). Additional services include Product Articles, Formulation Library, and Selector Guides for technical customer support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- IngredientPoint: Digital platform dedicated to the food, nutrition, and personal care industries, connecting specialty suppliers with buyers through digital marketing, content curation, and collaborative tools.
- ChemPoint Connect
- marketConnect
Products and services
- ChemPoint Specialty Chemical Distribution Services Core B2B digital distribution and marketing service for specialty chemicals and ingredients. Connects specialty chemical producers with industrial buyers across 19 industries (coatings, adhesives, pharma, food, personal care, plastics, water treatment, etc.) through e-commerce, inside sales, and multi-channel demand generation. Reseller/distributor model with quote-based pricing.
- MyChemPoint Customer Portal Online customer account management portal providing order placement, order tracking, SDS/TDS document downloads, and quote access. Enables self-service ordering and information retrieval for ChemPoint buyers.
- ChemPointConnect Supplier Portal
- IngredientPoint Digital Platform
- DOWFROST LC Heat Transfer Fluid
- TamiSolve NxG Specialty Solvents
- LCY Chemical Premium Elastomers
- Aculon NanoCoatings and Surface Treatments
- Camlin Fine Sciences Antioxidants
- Halocarbon Fluorinated Fluids and Lubricants
- Donau Carbon Activated Carbon Products
Quantifiable outcome
- Web chat responses within 2 minutes; website request responses within 2 hours; new product line launches within 3 weeks
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ChemPoint.com
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ChemPoint.com technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
ChemPoint.com partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Eastman Chemical CompanycoreExpanded partnership in 2025 for the sales, marketing, and distribution of TamiSolve NxG solvents across the United States and Canada. The solvents are used in various industrial applications including coatings, inks, and industrial applications, and are positioned as a safer alternative to conventional solvents (NMP and NEP). This is a strategic distribution partnership leveraging ChemPoint's digital platform and multi-channel marketing capabilities.
- LCY Chemical Corp.coreTaiwan-based LCY Chemical Corp. formed a partnership with US-based ChemPoint LLC in January 2025 to market and distribute its premium elastomers in North America, leveraging ChemPoint's distribution network and digital platform. This partnership enables LCY to access ChemPoint's established customer base and distribution infrastructure for specialty elastomer products.
- 3McoreChemPoint distributes 3M specialty chemical products, representing the company in the distribution network. 3M is listed as one of the key manufacturer partners on ChemPoint's website.
- BASFcoreChemPoint distributes BASF specialty chemical products as a key manufacturer partner. BASF is listed prominently among ChemPoint's manufacturer partnerships.
- DowcoreChemPoint distributes Dow specialty chemical products including DOWFROST LC heat transfer fluids for data center liquid cooling applications. Dow products are featured prominently on ChemPoint's platform.
- DuPontcoreChemPoint distributes DuPont specialty chemical products as a key manufacturer partner, featured on ChemPoint's platform and product listings.
- EastmancoreChemPoint distributes Eastman specialty chemical products, including TamiSolve solvents. The expanded 2025 partnership for TamiSolve NxG is a flagship distribution relationship.
- ChemourscoreChemPoint distributes Chemours specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among the key brand partners on ChemPoint's platform.
- Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanycoreChemPoint distributes Chevron Phillips Chemical Company specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of trusted brand partners.
- HenkelcoreChemPoint distributes Henkel specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among key brand partners on ChemPoint's website.
- Huntsman Performance ProductscoreChemPoint distributes Huntsman Performance Products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of specialty chemical suppliers.
- IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)coreChemPoint distributes IFF specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, featured among ChemPoint's brand partner listings.
- MomentivecoreChemPoint distributes Momentive specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of specialty chemical suppliers.
- LANXESScoreChemPoint distributes LANXESS specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among ChemPoint's key brand partners.
- Livent LithiumcoreChemPoint distributes Livent Lithium specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, with product articles covering lithium hydroxide overview and uses.
- Mitsubishi Chemical GroupcoreChemPoint distributes Mitsubishi Chemical Group specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of trusted brand partners.
- Camlin Fine SciencescoreChemPoint distributes Camlin Fine Sciences antioxidant ingredients (Xtendra BHA, Xtendra BHT, NaSure Natural Antioxidants) as a manufacturer partner, with dedicated application lab testing support for antioxidant performance evaluation.
- AculoncoreChemPoint distributes Aculon advanced surface modification technologies and high-performance solvents including NanoProof electronic grade coatings and Aculon cleaners and degreasers, serving electronics, oil and gas, heavy industry, and aerospace sectors.
- HalocarboncoreChemPoint distributes Halocarbon high-performance fluorinated fluids, specialty lubricants, and advanced polymer additives for demanding industrial, aerospace, electronics, and chemical processing applications.
- SI GroupcoreChemPoint distributes SI Group specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among ChemPoint's brand partner logos on the homepage.
- Afton ChemicalcoreChemPoint distributes Afton Chemical lubricant additives and R&O (rust and oxidation) additives as a manufacturer partner, with comprehensive technical guides on ChemPoint's platform.
- Donau CarboncoreChemPoint distributes Donau Carbon activated carbon products for water treatment applications, with technical product articles on ChemPoint's platform.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ChemPoint.com competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Univar Solutions: Parent company of ChemPoint and one of the largest global chemical distributors. Directly comparable as a broad-line chemical and ingredient distributor serving overlapping end-markets (coatings, food, personal care, pharma); ChemPoint operates as Univar's specialty/digital channel within the larger portfolio.
- Helm AG: Hamburg-based chemical distribution and marketing company with specialty divisions in crop protection, nutrition, and industrial chemicals. Comparable to ChemPoint as a specialty marketing/distribution platform with manufacturer partnerships.
Direct peers
- Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company, with a significant specialty chemicals business serving the same end-markets as ChemPoint (coatings, personal care, food, pharma, adhesives). Both operate multi-channel, multi-region specialty distribution models with extensive manufacturer relationships.
- IMCD: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with deep focus on coatings, personal care, food, pharma, and industrial specialties. Closely comparable: vertically focused on specialty distribution with a technical sales model and digital go-to-market, serving many of the same manufacturer-customer flows as ChemPoint.
- Azelis: Specialty ingredients and chemicals distributor with strong presence in personal care, food, pharma, and industrial markets. Comparable to ChemPoint in its specialty focus, technical sales force, manufacturer-exclusive partnerships, and EMEA/global footprint.
- Biesterfeld: European specialty chemicals distributor serving polymers, rubbers, personal care, and industrial markets. Comparable to ChemPoint in serving specialty chemicals to formulators across multiple end-uses with a partnership/distribution model.
- TER Chemicals: Global specialty chemicals distributor focused on additives, coatings, personal care, and food ingredients. Similar mid-sized specialty distributor profile to ChemPoint with comparable manufacturer partnerships and value-added technical service.
- Caldic: Specialty ingredients and chemicals distributor serving food, personal care, pharma, and industrial markets globally. Comparable in serving specialty ingredient markets with value-added formulation support and digital go-to-market.
- ICC Chemical: Specialty chemicals distributor focused on flame retardants, plasticizers, and specialty intermediates with global distribution. Comparable to ChemPoint in serving industrial specialty chemicals markets with multi-region coverage and manufacturer exclusivity.
Emerging players
- Knowde: Digital marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of chemicals and ingredients — directly comparable to ChemPoint's digital-first specialty chemical marketplace model, but as an emerging platform rather than an established distributor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
ChemPoint.com financial estimates
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ChemPoint.com leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
ChemPoint.com funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ChemPoint.com M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ChemPoint.com
What does ChemPoint.com do?
ChemPoint is a B2B specialty chemical and ingredient distribution company that connects chemical manufacturers (producers) with industrial buyers through digital e-commerce platforms, inside sales, and multi-channel marketing. The company resells specialty and fine chemicals across 19 industries (coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, food, personal care, etc.) using supplier-exclusive relationships, technical sales expertise, and a global warehouse/3PL network spanning over 100 countries.
Is ChemPoint.com a public or private company?
ChemPoint.com is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ChemPoint.com founded?
ChemPoint.com was founded in 1999. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ChemPoint.com based?
ChemPoint.com is headquartered in Bellevue, United States, in the North America region.
How does ChemPoint.com make money?
One revenue line is on record: specialty Chemical Product Distribution.
Who are ChemPoint.com's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Univar Solutions and Helm AG. Direct peers are Brenntag, IMCD, Azelis, Biesterfeld, TER Chemicals, Caldic and ICC Chemical. Knowde is listed as an emerging player.
Does ChemPoint.com have an API?
No public API is recorded for ChemPoint.com.
What industry is ChemPoint.com in?
ChemPoint.com's product category is Specialty Chemical Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAE, Flavors, Fragrances & Aroma Chemicals. Its NAICS code is 42469 and its SIC code is 5160.