ChemPoint.com

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical distribution
• Chemical e-commerce platform
• Specialty ingredients marketing
• Industrial chemical sourcing
• Chemical manufacturer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core 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

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Eastman Chemical CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Expanded 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.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Taiwan-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.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint 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.
• BASFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes BASF specialty chemical products as a key manufacturer partner. BASF is listed prominently among ChemPoint's manufacturer partnerships.
• DowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint 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.
• DuPontcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes DuPont specialty chemical products as a key manufacturer partner, featured on ChemPoint's platform and product listings.
• EastmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Eastman specialty chemical products, including TamiSolve solvents. The expanded 2025 partnership for TamiSolve NxG is a flagship distribution relationship.
• ChemourscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Chemours specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among the key brand partners on ChemPoint's platform.
• Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Chevron Phillips Chemical Company specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of trusted brand partners.
• HenkelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Henkel specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among key brand partners on ChemPoint's website.
• Huntsman Performance ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Huntsman Performance Products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of specialty chemical suppliers.
• IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes IFF specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, featured among ChemPoint's brand partner listings.
• MomentivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Momentive specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of specialty chemical suppliers.
• LANXESScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes LANXESS specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among ChemPoint's key brand partners.
• Livent LithiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Livent Lithium specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, with product articles covering lithium hydroxide overview and uses.
• Mitsubishi Chemical GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Mitsubishi Chemical Group specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, included in ChemPoint's portfolio of trusted brand partners.
• Camlin Fine SciencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint 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.
• AculoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint 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.
• HalocarboncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes Halocarbon high-performance fluorinated fluids, specialty lubricants, and advanced polymer additives for demanding industrial, aerospace, electronics, and chemical processing applications.
• SI GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint distributes SI Group specialty chemical products as a manufacturer partner, listed among ChemPoint's brand partner logos on the homepage.
• Afton ChemicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint 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 CarboncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemPoint 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

Broad 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChemPointComm/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chempoint

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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