Our History
Chattem Chemicals, Inc. has a rich history as part of Chattem, Inc, which was founded as the Chattanooga Medicine Company on February 21, 1879. Today Chattem Chemicals, Inc. manufacturers a broad variety of products in four primary markets: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Catalysts, Surfactants & Performance Additives.
Products & Services
Our Products
Chattem Chemicals, Inc. manufactures a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and performance chemicals used in consumer and industrial markets. Our products are used worldwide in a wide range of custom formulated products and industrial applications:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
We are a state-of-the-art generic API manufacturing site that focuses on integrity, safety, and security.
Controlled Substances
CCI has deep roots in the pharmaceutical industry. From our beginnings in novel aluminum chemistries for antacids to the current production of controlled substances, we have a breadth of experience to meet a variety of needs and applications.
Health & Beauty
Chattem Chemicals is the largest source for sarcosinate surfactants in the United States, which allows customers to have a reliable source in their supply chains to stay within the borders of the United States.
Glycine
With capabilities to control critical process parameters, glycine produced by CCI is a market leader for custom specifications and packaging solutions.