From Solution To Supply
Since 2002
Surfactants Ltd is a trusted provider of specialist surfactant technology and chemical expertise. Since our founding in 2002, we have supported customers by delivering practical guidance, tailored formulations and effective products covering a wide range of application areas, such as defoaming, lubrication, textiles, water treatment, coatings, cleaners, polymers, paper processing and other speciality chemical sectors.
Our Heritage
The company was founded by Bob Ainscow, a well-known specialist in surfactant technology who began his career at Lankro Chemicals in Eccles in the 1960s and went on to work for leading chemical companies including Ugine Kuhlmann, ICI, Mazer Chemicals, PPG and BASF. His 40 years of experience in alkoxylation, together with the manufacture and formulation of nonionic, anionic and cationic surfactants, creating a lasting legacy that we continue to build upon today.
Capabilities and Facilities
Our facility at Trafford Park is the operational hub for our technical and supply chain activities. Equipped with laboratory, manufacturing, and storage facilities, we provide a comprehensive range of services that encompasses product assessment, formulation development and customised blending. Additionally, our established network of manufacturing sites enables us to fulfil large scale requirements for raw materials and related speciality chemical products.
