Frequently asked questions

We distribute specialty chemicals and raw materials across several categories: shellac (Lemon #1 flake and high-flow grades), plasticizers (Citriflex citrates, ProFlex reactive plasticizers), TPU and elastomers through COIM (Laripur) and Sipol (Sipolprene TPC-ET), polyurethane dispersions and binders, tackifiers and rubber resins, calcium stearate, halogen-free flame retardants, quaternary ammonium compounds, liquid color dispersions through REPI, phenolic resins, and coconut-derived chemicals.

Food and beverage ingredients, including gum acacia, guar gum powder, and spray-dried oil powders, are at patingredients.com. The full industrial catalog is at patproducts.store.

Yes, for specific product lines. PAT Ingredients, our food and beverage division, supplies Oregon Tilth certified organic gum acacia and spray-dried oil powders for food and supplement applications. Shellac is stocked as Lemon #1 flake for industrial use, with food-contact and confectioner's glaze grades available by arrangement. Ingredient grades and specifications are at patingredients.com.

Documentation requirements vary by application. Confirm your specific grade needs when requesting a sample and we'll route you to the right material.

We are the North American distributor for COIM's Laripur thermoplastic polyurethane, covering the full hardness range from Shore A 70 to Shore D 75 in polyester, polyether, and caprolactone chemistries. We also supply Sipol Sipolprene TPC-ET for higher-temperature service. See the TPU product page.

Polyester grades lead on abrasion, strength, and oil and heat resistance; polyether grades lead on hydrolysis resistance, low-temperature flexibility, and microbial resistance. Choose by the environment the part lives in. Our guide to polyester vs polyether TPU walks through the trade-offs.

Yes. We match a Laripur grade by hardness, soft-segment chemistry, and processing profile, and cross-references to commonly specified TPU grades are available on request. Send us the grade you run today or the spec you need to hit.

Click Request a Sample anywhere on the site or use the contact form. Tell us the product or application you're working on and we'll send a representative sample with the relevant technical data sheet. We typically ship samples the same business day.

MOQs vary by product and partner manufacturer. Most stocked items are available by the pail, drum, or bag for smaller qualification runs. For commercial volumes we quote by truckload or container. Contact us with your product and target volume and we'll confirm current MOQ and lead time.

We stock inventory in warehouses across the United States and ship throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Lead times depend on the product and destination. Many stocked items ship the next business day. Direct container shipments from our manufacturing partners are also available for larger orders.

Yes. Certificates of Analysis, Technical Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets are available for every product we stock. Most documents are sent with samples and quotes by default. If you need documentation before committing to a sample, contact us and we'll send what you need.

Depending on the product: Kosher and Halal certificates, organic certificates (Oregon Tilth for applicable grades), Prop 65 compliance statements, allergen statements, GMO-free declarations, and food safety certifications (FSSC 22000, SQF) for food-grade materials. Tell us what your supplier qualification process requires and we'll pull the documents.

We represent manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Current partners include REPI (Italy, liquid colorants), COIM Group (Italy, Laripur TPU and FILCO binders), Sipol (Italy, Sipolprene TPC-ET elastomers), Deuteron (Germany, coatings additives), ROWA Lack (Germany, coatings additives), Tramaco (Germany, PU and foam chemicals), Willy Benecke (Germany, gum acacia and natural gums), Lankem (UK, surfactants), Nutreo (Colombia, functional ingredients), Rama Gums (India, guar gum), Chemrez (Philippines, coconut-derived chemicals), and Feno Resinas (Mexico, phenolic resins).

See the partners page for the full list and company profiles.

We hold stock, we have direct relationships with the manufacturers we represent, and we have a technical team that knows the products. When something goes wrong with a shipment or a formulation, you're not routing a message through three parties. You call us and we handle it.

Yes. We offer custom color matching for liquid colorants and dispersions through our color match service. For toll blending and custom formulation, we work with customers directly and with our manufacturing partners to qualify programs case by case. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Since 1974. P.A.T. Products is a family-owned, second-generation specialty chemical distributor based in New England. Over 50 years serving manufacturers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

PAT Ingredients is our food and beverage division. Same ownership, same sourcing relationships. It exists separately because food ingredient buyers need a focused point of contact with the right documentation and a brand presence that fits the food industry. Visit patingredients.com →