Hawthorne Chemicals
Raw Material Supply
Raw Materials
Reliable raw material supply for chemical manufacturers.
Hawthorne sources and supplies surfactants, solvents, builders, acids, alkalis, preservatives, polymers, silicones and speciality additives for cleaning product manufacturers and brands.
Discuss Raw Material SupplyTechnical sourcing, not just chemical distribution.
Raw material supply should support the formulation, production process and commercial reality of the finished product.
Hawthorne combines sourcing capability with formulation understanding, helping customers access ingredients that are suitable for automotive, home care, industrial, janitorial and specialist cleaning applications.
Anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric and cationic systems.
Alcohols, glycols, glycol ethers and speciality solvent systems.
Performance ingredients for stability, cleaning and finish.
Surfactants
Surfactants are the foundation of most cleaning products. Hawthorne can support customers with a range of anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric and cationic surfactants depending on foam profile, detergency, wetting, residue, compatibility and cost target.
Anionic
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
- Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS)
- Sodium Xylene Sulfonate
- Sodium Cumene Sulfonate
- LABSA
Non-Ionic
- Alcohol Ethoxylates
- C9-11 Alcohol Ethoxylates
- C13 Alcohol Ethoxylates
- Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates
- Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG)
- Coco, Decyl and Lauryl Glucoside
Amphoteric
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)
- Coco Betaine
- Amphoacetates
- Foam boosting systems
- Mildness enhancers
- Compatibility additives
Cationic
- Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC)
- Quaternary ammonium compounds
- Fabric softener actives
- Surface conditioning additives
- Anti-static systems
- Speciality cationics
Technical Advantage
Ingredients selected around the finished product.
A raw material may look suitable on paper but perform differently inside a real formulation. Hawthorne considers compatibility, pH, foam, viscosity, preservation, packaging and production behaviour when supporting raw material selection.
Solvents
Solvents can improve grease removal, drying, fragrance solubility, wetting and specialist cleaning performance. Selection depends on safety, odour, volatility, material compatibility and the intended market.
Acids
Acidic raw materials are used in descaling, mineral removal, wheel cleaning, pH adjustment and specialist cleaning products.
Citric Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Sulphamic Acid
Oxalic Acid
Lactic Acid
Acetic Acid
Alkalis
Alkaline materials are commonly used in degreasers, pre-washes, traffic film removers and industrial cleaning systems.
Sodium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide
Sodium Metasilicate
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate
MEA
TEA
Chelating agents and builders
Chelating agents and builders improve cleaning performance by managing water hardness, metal ions and soil redeposition. They are important in both household and professional cleaning products.
GLDA
Biodegradable chelating system commonly used in modern cleaning formulations.
EDTA
Traditional chelating agent used where strong sequestration is required.
MGDA
Useful in high-performance cleaning systems and modern detergent formulations.
Sodium Citrate
Builder and pH support ingredient for milder cleaning systems.
Polymers and performance additives
Performance additives can improve product feel, surface finish, cleaning behaviour, anti-redeposition, gloss, water behaviour and user experience.
Silicones
Silicone materials are used in dressings, gloss systems, surface conditioning, defoaming and specialist automotive or industrial applications.
- Silicone emulsions
- Amino silicones
- PDMS fluids
- Silicone antifoams
- Gloss and dressing additives
Preservatives
Preservative selection depends on product pH, water activity, surfactant system, market and intended use.
- Phenoxyethanol
- BIT
- MIT
- CMIT / MIT
- Bronopol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, colour and visual additives
Fragrance, colour and appearance are important to how a finished product feels to the customer. Hawthorne can support sourcing for fragrance oils, dyes and visual modifiers suitable for cleaning products.
Fragrance Oils
Suitable fragrance systems for automotive, home, industrial and janitorial products.
Water Soluble Dyes
Colour options for liquid cleaning products and concentrates.
Pearlisers
Visual modifiers for premium product appearance.
Opacifiers
Appearance modifiers for opaque or cream-style formulations.
Sector Specific
Raw materials for specialist markets.
Hawthorne can support customers with ingredients and systems designed for automotive, home care, industrial and janitorial applications. This includes surfactant systems, polymers, silicones, chelates, acids, alkalis, solvents and speciality additives.
Automotive ingredients
Ingredients and additives for detailing, washing, pre-wash, wheel cleaning, drying aids and protection products.
Ceramic additives
SiO₂ emulsions
Carnauba emulsions
Drying aid polymers
Gloss enhancers
Hydrophobic polymers
Foam surfactants
Wheel cleaner systems
Industrial and janitorial
Ingredients for professional cleaning, heavy duty degreasing, floor care and commercial cleaning systems.
Heavy duty degreasing systems
Floor care additives
Low foam surfactants
CIP compatible ingredients
Industrial solvent systems
Defoamers
Scale inhibitors
Corrosion inhibitors
Supply formats
Raw material availability and pack size depend on the product, supplier and volume requirement. Hawthorne can support commercial supply across multiple formats.
Bags and smaller commercial formats.
Trade and production containers.
Drums for higher volume use.
IBC supply for commercial scale.
How we support sourcing
Requirement
We understand the ingredient, application, product type, volume and technical requirement.
Source
We identify suitable raw materials, pack sizes, supply routes and commercial options.
Review
Where needed, we consider compatibility, documentation and formulation suitability.
Supply
Materials are supplied in the required commercial format with technical support where available.
Raw Materials FAQs
Can Hawthorne source materials not listed on this page?
Yes. The list is not exhaustive. Hawthorne can review specific raw material requirements and investigate availability through supply partners.
Can you recommend alternatives?
Yes. Where appropriate, Hawthorne can suggest alternative materials based on application, compatibility, cost, availability and formulation objectives.
Can you supply in IBCs?
Many liquid raw materials and bulk products can be supplied in IBC format depending on product, minimum order quantity and availability.
Do you provide SDS documentation?
Raw material SDS documentation can usually be supplied where available from the relevant manufacturer or supply chain.
Can raw material sourcing be combined with formulation support?
Yes. This is one of Hawthorne's key advantages. We can support both the sourcing of raw materials and the development of finished products.
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