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G.J. CHEMICAL CO., INC. • 40 Veronica Ave • Somerset NJ 08873 • P 973.589.1450 • F 732.249.0082 Over 45 years of Credibility & Reliability G.J. Chemical is an active member of The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), as well as SOCMA, DCAT and ILDA. We operate under Responsible Care Guidelines, maintain an extensive on-site laboratory and adhere to strict QC/QA practices such as cGMP guidelines. G.J. Chemical is family owned and operated and has been in the chemical business for over 45 years. G.J. Chemical is also certified by the New Jersey Commerce & Economic Growth Commission as a Women Business Enterprise. G.J. has solidified its presence in the industry by making substantial investments into expansion and diversification programs. G.J. Chemical is a credible, reliable partner that can help you succeed well into the next century. Corporate Offices: 40 Veronica Ave Somerset, NJ 08873 Phone: 973-589-1450 Fax: 732-249-0082 Production Facility: 128 Doremus Ave., Newark, NJ 07105 Phone: 973-589-4176 Fax: 973-589-3072 Warehouse Location: 370-376 Adams St., Newark, NJ 07114 Phone: 973-589-1450 Fax: 732-249-0082 Minimum Order: $150 for orders shipped F.O.B. our facilities, Newark, NJ $250 or orders shipped prepaid (delivered price). Terms: Net 30 days after shipment Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday EST G.J. Chemical is Customer Driven: We offer the flexibility in product lines, product specifications, custom formulations, packaging and labeling to help you meet your changing needs and solve your most pressing problems. We provide what is needed most, not what we want to sell. G.J. CHEMICAL CO., INC. • 40 Veronica Ave • Somerset NJ 08873 • P 973.589.1450 • F 732.249.0082 Acids & Anhydrides Alcohols Alcohol - Denatured Aliphatic Solvents Amines Acetic Acid Glacial Benzyl Alochol Duplicating Fluid Heptane Cyclohexylamine Acetic Anhydrides Isobutyl Alcohol Proprietary Solvent #1 190 Hexane Diethanolamine Acrylic Acid Isopropyl Alcohol 99% Proprietary Solvent #1 200 Lactol Spirits Diethylethanolamine Formic Acid 90% Isopropyl Alcohol 91% Proprietary Solvent #3 190 Laktane Dimethylaminopropylamine Methacrylic Acid Galcial Methanol Proprietary Solvent #3 200 Mineral Spirits Regular Dimethyloethanol Muratic Acid 90% Normal Butyl Alcohol Special Denatured Alcohols Mineral Spirits Ec (Rule 66) Methoxypropylamine Muratic Acid 22º Bé Normal Propyl Alcohol All Formulas 190/200 Proof Mineral Spirits Ec (Low Aromatic) Monoethanolamine Phosphoric Acid Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Mineral Spirits Odorless Morpholine Tetrhydrofurfural Alcohol Chlorinated Solvents Rubber Solvent Triethanolamine 85 & 99% Aromatic Solvents Ethylene Dichloride Solvent 5,19, 25, 40 Triethylamine Aromatic 100 Automotive Methylene Chloride Solvent 140, 340 Aromatic 150 Antifreeze Perchlorethylene VM&P Naptha Esters Methyl Naothaline #5 Wind Shield Washer Trichlorethylene Ethyl Acetate 99% Orthoxylene Enamel Reducer Epoxy Resins Glycol Ether DB Acetate Tolunene Fast Auto Laquer Thinner Cosmetic Preservatives 828 Type Glycol Ether DPM Acetate Xylenes Fast Enamel Reducer Ethyl Paraen 826 Type Glycol Ether EB Acetate High Temp Auto Laquer Isopropyl Myristate 8132 Type Glycol Ether EE Acetate Glycol Ethers Laquer Thinner Isopropyl Palmitate Aliphatic Reactive Diluent Glycol Ether EM Acetate Glycol Ether DB, DE Mid Temp Reducer Methyl Paraben Bge Reactive Diluent Glycol Ether PM Acetate Glycol Ether DM, DPM Mid Temp Thinner Octyl Palmitate Nonyl-Phenol Isobutyl Acetate Glycol Ether EB, EE Retarder Propyl Paraben Isopropyl Acetate Glycol Ether EM, EP, PE Slow Reducer Keytone Normal Butyl Acetate Wash Thinner Normal Propyl Acetate Glycol Ether PM Acetone Wax, Oil & Grease Remover Intermediate Primary Amyl Acetate Glycol Ether PTB Cyclohexanone Glycol Ether TPM Alcohols 2-Ethyl Hexanol Diacetone Alcohol Heat Trans Tridecyl Alcohol Isophrone Monomers Glycols Propylene Glycol Xylenes Methyl Amyl Ketone Butyl Acrylate Diethylene Glycol Ethylene Glycol Methyl Ethyl Ketone Ethyl Acrylate Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Isoamyl Ketone Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate Ethylene Glycol Specialties Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Methyl Acrylate Plastricizers Acetonitrile Hexylene Glycol Dibutyl Phthalate Methyl N-Propyl Ketone Methyl Methacrylate Styrene Amonium Benzoate Polyethylene Glycol 200 Diethyl Pthalate 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Anti Static Additives Stadis Polyethylene Glycol 300 Diisodecyl Phthalate N-Butyl Methacrylate Benzaldehyde Silicones Polyethylene Glycol 400 Diisononyl Phthalate Ethyl Methacrylate Castor Oil Dimethyl Fluids Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dimethyl Phthalate Hydroxypropyl Acrylate Dimethyl Formanide Propylene Glycol Ind. Dioctyl Adipate Isobutyl Methacrylate Glycerine 99.5% & 99.8% Propylene Glycol Usp Dioctyl Phthalate Surfactants (Non Ionic) Isobornyl Methacrylate Triethylene Glycol Isobutyl Isobutyrate Surfonic N-40, 60, 95, 100 Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate Liquid Caustic Soda 25% Surfonic N102, 102, 150 Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Liquid Caustic Soda 50% Surfonic LF-17 Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate N-Methyl 2-Pyrrolidone Surfonic JL-80X Lauryl Methacrylate Phenol 90% & Solutions Tetrahydrofuran.
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