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Glycolic Acid
Science & Solutions

We are the Global Leader in High-Purity Glycolic Acid Innovation

Headquartered in Belle, West Virginia, on the historic Dupont site, PureTech Scientific is the world’s leading manufacturer of ultra-high-purity glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid), serving critical applications across the Life Sciences and Specialty Chemicals sectors. PureTech Scientific was formed from the DuPont (Chemours) Glycolic Acid Division in August of 2023.

We operate the only continuous manufacturing process globally, delivering the largest commercial production capacity worldwide and ensuring consistent quality, capacity, and supply security.

With more than 85 years of operational expertise in synthesis and customized purification, PureTech Scientific is leading innovation in Glycolic Acid Science. Our commitment to sustainable manufacturing drives our continuous improvement without compromising performance or purity.

We are more than a supplier, we are your partner in advancing science, safety, and sustainability through superior glycolic acid solutions.

Our Leadership

Jake Fitzgerald

CEO

BS Chemical Engineering

Located in Belle, WV

20+ years of proven global leadership experience in operational, business and commercial management.

Reginald Malmberg

CFO, VP FP&A

BS Ag Economics

MBA Finance

Located in Naples, FL

35 years of industry experience as a finance leader in numerous domestic and global businesses.

Nav Arora

CCO

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science (MS)
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Located in Chicago, IL

25+ years of proven global leadership experience in commercial and strategic business initiatives.

Matthew Smith

VP, Global Operations

BS Chemical Engineering

Located in Belle, WV

20 years of global experience in chemical plant operation, management, finance, supply chain, and sustainability.

Our Mission

PureTech Scientific leverages our operational excellence, unique process knowledge, and deep product expertise to introduce the world to innovative applications of glycolic acid.

Our Vision

PureTech Scientific will be recognized by our customers as creating a safer and healthier world through the power of applied glycolic acid science.

Our Values

P

People
The Foundation

Our people will demonstrate transparency, mutual support and respect, and integrity to others, both internally and externally.

U

Uniqueness
Being One of a Kind

PureTech is recognized as providing innovative one-of-a-kind products and data-driven solutions to meet the demands of our customers and consumers.

R

Reliability
Earn trust by ensuring everything we do is reliable

PureTech will build reliability into everything we do: safety, production, quality, and innovation. Customers and team members recognize what we bring as a company and as individuals to solve the toughest problems and challenges through teamwork and collaboration.

E

Empowerment
Freedom to make a difference

Team members at all levels view themselves as owners of PureTech Scientific. With an 85-year heritage, our employees have passionately focused on one thing: making the highest quality and purest glycolic acid. Each member plays an empowered role in our growth by being responsive, taking initiative, and owning outcomes.

Sustainability

PureTech Scientific is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the production of an environmentally friendly and biodegradable portfolio of glycolic acid solutions.

The journey to sustainable glycolic acid production is driven by the growing consumer demand for sustainable, nature-identical, active ingredients.

The Sustainability Journey

Carbon Monoxide
Methylene Glycol
Electricity
All Other
Kg CO2 Equivalent / Kg Glycolic Acid
Baseline
Step 1
22% Reduction
RECs
Step 2
53% Reduction
CO2
Step 3
71% Reduction
Methylene
Glycol
Step 4
80% Reduction
All Other
  • Step 01

    Replace fossil fuel-based electricity with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.

  • Step 02

    Replace fossil fuel-derived carbon dioxide with renewably sourced recycled carbon dioxide.

  • Step 03

    Replace synthetic precursor with bio-based syngas.

  • Step 04

    Install carbon capture in production exhaust gases for utilities generation.

PureTech Scientific is committed to creating the lowest environmental impact glycolic acid on the market. We are working to validate raw material and power supply baseline impact as we undergo a shift to hit our near-term targets to source 50% of our raw materials from bio-based or upcycled sources.

Customer Commitment – Your Trusted Glycolic Acid Supplier

Great chemistry begins where our customers’ needs meet our ability to consistently deliver high quality products. With a long history of manufacturing excellence and backed by regulatory and technical support, PureTech Scientific is committed to building long-term partnerships with our customers to advance the applications of glycolic acid.

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