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Trecora is a global leader in high-purity chemicals, performance waxes, aromatic monomers, and custom processing & toll production.

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About Trecora

Based in The Woodlands, Texas, Trecora is a recognized leader in high value, innovative materials, contributing to a sustainable future. Trecora supports its customers, communities, and planet through safe, efficient and profitable upgrading of chemical and energy byproducts, reducing carbon emissions across the markets we serve.

 

Mission

We support our customers, communities and planet through safe, efficient, and profitable upgrade of chemical and energy by-products reducing carbon emissions in the markets we serve.

Vision

Be a recognized leader in high value, innovative materials contributing to our sustainable future.

Trecora manufactures specialty hydrocarbons.

TRECOR™

TRECOR™

TRECOR™ provides high-purity materials including Isopentane, N-Pentane, Cyclopentane, Isohexane, and N- Hexane, crafted to exceed ASTM standards.  Our commitment to quality is further demonstrated through rigorous Statistical Process Control, custom loading procedures, and nitrogen purging options, ensuring consistent, reliable products with unparalleled integrity.

TRECWAX™

TRECWAX™

TRECWAX™ offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance polyethylene waxes.  These include hard, high melting point, and low to medium viscosity options for applications like hot melt adhesives, PVC, and rubber.  Our oxidized wax formulations also serve industries such as textiles and PVC extrusion, showcasing our expertise in providing tailored solutions across multiple sectors. Trecora also provides specialized custom processing and toll production services to support the unique requirements of customers across a range of industries. Our capabilities include reaction, distillation, and blending, enabling flexible solutions for diverse chemistry and production needs. With advanced facilities and deep technical expertise, we deliver reliable, high-quality processing that helps customers efficiently scale and manufacture specialty chemical products.

TRECAD™

TRECAD™

TRECAD™ provides quality products for use in a variety of applications, including lubricant additives, batteries, mining chemicals, and agricultural applications.  Our materials are manufactured with precision to ensure consistent performance and reliability.  Backed by technical expertise, we support customers in optimizing their processes and achieving superior results.

Monomers

Monomers

Our portfolio includes high-performance aromatic monomers: Para-Methylstyrene (PMS), Vinyltoluene (VT), Tertiary-Butylstyrene (TBS), and Divinylbenzene (DVB). These products serve as essential building blocks for chemical and polymer applications such as ion exchange, composites, and specialty coatings.

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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Why High-Purity Isopentane Customization Matters

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The Shift to Cyclopentane: A Comprehensive Guide for Manufacturers

The Shift to Cyclopentane: A Comprehensive Guide for Manufacturers

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How Custom Tolling Services Accelerate Innovation Among Formulators

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Summary: Producing new formulations is time-consuming and expensive. When custom chemical reactions are involved, both the time commitment and expense go up. But there is a better way than keeping

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Wood & Composite Board Treatments

Our specialty waxes enhance water resistance in particleboard and fiberboard, improving durability and structural integrity.  This makes them ideal for furniture, construction materials, and engineered wood products.  The use of wax formulations ensures added resistance to swelling and moisture damage.

Food-Grade Applications

Trecora’s food-grade waxes help preserve cheese freshness, extend fruit shelf life, and improve the texture of chocolate coatings.  These applications contribute to food safety and product appeal.  Our paraffin wax-based solutions enhance gloss and provide protective coatings for food preservation.

Cosmetics & Skincare

Our waxes are widely used in lip balms, lotions, and creams for their moisture retention and protective qualities.  They create smooth, non-greasy textures while enhancing product stability and performance.  The addition of paraffin wax can further improve emollient properties and provide a natural barrier against environmental stressors.

Lubricants & Polishes

Trecora’s specialty waxes serve as key ingredients in car waxes, furniture polishes, and floor finishes.  They enhance shine, durability, and resistance to wear, providing long-lasting surface protection.  Our paraffin wax formulations contribute to smoother application and enhanced water repellency in these products.

Rubber & Tire Industry

Our waxes prevent oxidation and cracking in rubber products, extending the lifespan of tires and other rubber-based materials.  This results in improved performance and sustainability for automotive and industrial applications.  The incorporation of paraffin wax blends enhances ozone resistance, further protecting rubber compounds from degradation.

Paper & Packaging Coatings

Trecora’s wax solutions enhance moisture resistance in food packaging, paper cups, and cartons.  They improve the durability and protective barrier properties of paper-based materials, ensuring product integrity and longevity.  Our paraffin wax-compatible formulations contribute to superior flexibility and sealing performance in these applications.

Lubricant Additives

Trecora supplies high-purity phosphorus pentasulfide (P2S5), a critical component in the production of lubricant additives used across the automotive, industrial, marine, and heavy-duty equipment sectors.  As a key building block for anti-wear and extreme pressure agents, P2S5 enhances performance and extends the life of engines and machinery operating under demanding conditions.  Our reliable sourcing, consistent product quality, and strong industry expertise make Trecora a trusted partner to additive formulators seeking dependable solutions for high-performance lubrication systems.

Polymers

Our alpha olefins serve as essential building blocks in polymer production, contributing to improved flexibility, toughness, and chemical resistance.  These properties support the development of high-performance plastics used in packaging, automotive, and industrial applications.

Ink & Coatings

Our specialty waxes enhance the performance of inks and coatings by improving scratch resistance, gloss control, and anti-blocking properties.  These benefits result in better print quality, longer-lasting finishes, and improved application consistency across a variety of surfaces.

Textile Emulsions

Trecora’s oxidized waxes play a crucial role in textile emulsions, providing superior softening, water repellency, and improved fiber lubrication.  These properties enhance fabric processing, dye uptake, and durability, ensuring textiles maintain their quality and performance over time.

Candles

Synthetic waxes from Trecora provide superior stability, cleaner burning, and enhanced fragrance retention in candle production.  By optimizing melt points and viscosity, our waxes help create high-quality candles with consistent performance and longer burn times.

PVC Lubricants

Trecora’s specialty waxes serve as effective lubricants in PVC manufacturing, improving processing efficiency and enhancing the mechanical properties of the final product.  Our waxes help reduce friction during extrusion and molding, preventing defects and ensuring a smoother, more uniform finish.  This leads to increased production speeds, reduced energy consumption, and improved durability in PVC-based applications.

Coatings & Lubricants

Our phosphorus-based additives significantly enhance anti-wear properties and oxidation resistance in high-performance coatings and lubricants.  This leads to improved equipment longevity, reduced friction, and increased operational efficiency.  The result is lower maintenance costs, extended machinery life, and higher performance in industries such as automotive, industrial machinery, and aerospace.

Pharmaceutical Cleaning

Trecora’s P2S5 plays an integral role in specialized cleaning formulations used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where it helps ensure compliance with stringent cleanliness and purity standards.  By contributing to the formulation of efficient cleaning agents, P2S5 supports the pharmaceutical industry in maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in drug production, preventing contamination and enhancing product quality.

Flotation Chemicals

Used in mining applications, our phosphorus-based additives optimize the efficiency of mineral separation processes in flotation cells.  By improving surface interaction between minerals and flotation agents, our additives increase yield and reduce waste, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective mining operations.

Custom Chemical Manufacturing

Trecora specializes in custom chemical manufacturing, offering tailored solutions to meet the specific requirements of our clients.  We utilize advanced technologies and expertise to produce high-quality, precision-engineered chemicals for a wide range of industries, ensuring safe, optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.

Specialty Packaging Solutions

Trecora provides innovative specialty packaging solutions designed to meet the unique needs of diverse industries.  Our packaging options ensure product integrity, enhance shelf life, and improve customer experience, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency in every design.

Private Label Products

Trecora offers private label products, providing businesses with high-quality materials that can be branded as their own.  Our expertise in production and formulation allows us to deliver customized solutions across various industries, from personal care to industrial applications, with consistent quality and reliable performance.

Custom Blends and Formulations

Trecora offers tailored solutions through custom processing, blends, and formulations to meet specific customer needs.  We work closely with clients to develop products with the ideal properties, whether it’s for unique applications in coatings, lubricants, or specialty chemicals.  Our expertise in formulation science and high-quality raw materials ensure safety, exceptional performance, consistency, and innovation in every custom solution we provide.

Expandable Polystyrene

Trecora supplies high-purity pentane, a critical blowing agent for the production of expandable polystyrene (EPS).  Our pentane supports the creation of lightweight, thermally efficient materials used in packaging, insulation, and construction.

Polyethylene Wax

Our polyethylene waxes are engineered for enhanced slip, gloss, and abrasion resistance, making them essential in coatings, plastics, and printing inks.  Trecora’s products improve durability and visual appeal in industrial and consumer applications.  Trecora’s low-carbon footprint waxes also provide excellent rheological modification with excellent heat stability for the most demanding applications.

Alpha Olefins

Trecora’s high-purity alpha olefins are versatile chemical building blocks used in lubricants, surfactants, and plasticizers.  Known for their consistency and quality, they drive innovation in diverse manufacturing processes.

Microcrystalline Wax

Designed for applications requiring flexibility and moisture retention, Trecora’s microcrystalline waxes excel in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products.  Their elasticity, adhesion, and barrier properties make them ideal for high-performance formulations.

Paraffin Wax

Trecora’s paraffin waxes are renowned for their exceptional purity and consistency, serving key roles in candles, coatings, and cosmetics.  They offer outstanding smoothness, moisture resistance, and pliability, ensuring optimal performance across various uses.

Oxidized Wax

Our oxidized waxes deliver reliable performance in coatings, adhesives, and inks.  Trecora’s high-quality formulations provide superior hardness, adhesion, and heat resistance, making them indispensable for demanding industrial and consumer products.  Trecora oxidized waxes also provide unmatched lubrication for polar polymers at high temperatures.

Polyisocyanurate

Trecora supplies specialty hydrocarbons and advanced materials tailored for polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam manufacturing.  Our solutions enhance PIR’s insulating properties and structural durability, supporting energy-efficient applications across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Polyethylene

Trecora’s high-purity hydrocarbons are vital feedstocks for polyethylene production, enabling the creation of durable, lightweight, and versatile materials used in packaging, construction, and everyday consumer products.

Solid State Batteries

Trecora’s P2S5 plays a crucial role in the development of advanced solid-state battery electrolytes, enabling higher energy densities, faster charging times, and improved safety in next-generation energy storage systems.  This provides significant benefits for applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics, helping to meet the growing demand for more efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

Fuels

Our specialty chemicals are used in diverse fuel formulations, enhancing combustion efficiency and reducing emissions.  Trecora’s products are designed to improve fuel performance in a wide range of applications, from gasoline and diesel fuels to biofuels and alternative energy sources.  By improving fuel efficiency and reducing harmful emissions, our solutions help meet environmental standards while supporting the continued development of clean energy technologies.

Geothermal

Trecora’s products are integral to geothermal energy applications, supporting the stability and efficiency of heat transfer fluids used in power generation.  Our products help maintain fluid stability at high temperatures and pressures, ensuring efficient energy extraction while minimizing corrosion in geothermal systems.  By enabling more effective geothermal energy production, we contribute to sustainable and renewable energy solutions.

Propellants

Our high-quality hydrocarbons are used in the formulation of aerosol propellants, ensuring consistent performance in both consumer and industrial applications.  Propellants offer rapid and reliable discharge, making them ideal for use in products such as spray paints, cleaning agents and personal care products.

Insulation and Durables

Trecora’s chemical solutions are used to develop high-performance insulation materials and durable goods that offer superior thermal resistance and longevity.  Our products are key in the creation of insulating foams, packaging and construction products that maintain their performance over time and contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings by reducingheating and cooling costs, and improving the lifespan of structural materials.  Trecora’s hydrocarbons are optimized for compliance with environmental regulations, including low Global Warming Potential (GWP) standards.

Road Markings

Trecora’s high-purity hydrocarbons and specialty waxes contribute to durable and weather-resistant road marking formulations, improving adhesion, visibility, and longevity.  These characteristics help maintain clear and lasting road markings in varying environmental conditions.  Trecora waxes provide excellent processability in a wide range of temperatures. 

Coatings

Trecora’s hydrocarbons and synthetic waxes contribute to the durability, gloss, and protective performance of automotive, industrial, and architectural coatings.

Extraction

Trecora’s specialty chemicals enhance the efficiency of impurity removal within various processes including seed oil, food spices and heavy refining by improving yields and reducing environmental impacts.  Our chemical solutions increase processing effectiveness by reducing harsh chemical usage, resulting in more sustainable products and operations.

Mining

Trecora supplies hydrocarbons and specialty materials that improve the efficiency and sustainability of mining processes, such as flotation agents and dust control solutions.

Organophosphate Insecticides

Trecora’s P2S5 is an essential precursor in the synthesis of organophosphate insecticides, providing powerful and targeted pest control solutions for agricultural and commercial applications.  Our P2S5 contributes to the effectiveness of insecticides by enhancing their ability to disrupt insect nervous systems, leading to better pest management and higher crop yields.

Pharmaceuticals

Trecora’s specialty chemicals are critical in the manufacturing of specific pharmaceutical products, where they meet rigorous purity standards for active ingredients and formulation stability.  Our chemicals help ensure the safety, efficacy, and longevity of medications, from active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to excipients.  By providing high-quality intermediate solutions, we support the development of life-saving drugs while adhering to regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Refrigerants

Our high-purity chemicals are central for modern refrigeration systems, offering optimal thermal stability and energy efficiency for cooling processes.  Trecora’s hydrocarbons ensure that refrigerants maintain performance over a wide temperature range while meeting environmental regulations.  This makes them ideal for use in LNG systems as well as wide ranging appliance units, while contributing to reduced energy consumption and lower carbon footprints.

Lubricants

Trecora’s high-purity hydrocarbons and synthetic waxes deliver exceptional viscosity control and thermal stability, optimizing the performance of lubricants in industrial and automotive applications even under challenging thermal conditions.

Hydrocarbons

Trecora produces high-purity hydrocarbons that serve as critical components for various applications, including plastics, adhesives, and coatings.  Our precise manufacturing processes ensure superior quality and performance to meet the demands of diverse industries.

Polymers & Catalysts

Trecora supplies key chemical components that are integral to various polyolefin, catalyst and polymer formulations utilized globally including polyethylene, synthetic rubber and elastomers.  By enhancing reaction efficiency and selectivity, our solutions help optimize the conversion of raw materials into valuable products, improving process yields while reducing energy consumption.  Our products are essential in the production of everyday use resin products and contribute to more sustainable and cost-effective industrial operations.