Unitex Chemical Corporation manufactures and supplies specialty chemicals. It offers various plasticizers, flame retardants, and specialty/intermediates; and polymeric and organic intermediates. The company offers its products for applications in extruded plastic, polyester fibers, polyester resins, paints, cosmetics, adhesives, food and packaging films, automotives, engineering resins, circuit boards, explosives, fragrances, and electronic components. It serves customers who produce polymers, pharmaceuticals, agricultural, and specialty chemicals; the textile industry; and adhesives, sealants, paint, cosmetics, coatings, and thermoplastics and thermoset markets worldwide. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina. As of October 12, 2011, Unitex Chemical Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Lanxess AG.