Founded in 1982 by its President, Charles Hinnant, Charkit celebrates its 25th anniversary of continuing growth in 2007. Charkit built its reputation as a leading provider of unique specialty chemicals; hydrazine and hydrazine derivatives; toluene derivatives, including benzyl alcohol and benzyl chloride; and imaging chemicals. Over the years, the company
has expanded to become a reliable provider of high performance ingredients to the personal care, flavor and fragrance, aroma chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Charkit offers these ingredients thanks to its global supplier relationships, many of which are exclusive, and distributes from over 17 stocking locations in North America. Charkit is also a source for product development, manufacturing and warehouse/distribution solutions. Through its affiliates, Arran Chemical in Ireland, Optima Chemical in Georgia, and Diversitec Corporation in Colorado, Charkit can provide custom manufacturing services at all scales.