Welcome to Houghton Chemical

Houghton Chemical Corporation is a family-owned and operated distribution and manufacturing company headquartered in Boston, MA  with diversified but interrelated operations.

For over 85 years we’ve built an enviable reputation for high quality and prompt, courteous service in chemicals and chemical-related products marketed on a national and international basis.

Well-known for our profit sharing plan, Houghton Chemical provides quality employment and encourages all employees to be active participants in community activities at work and at home.

We are enthusiastic supporters of many industry and trade organizations including NACD, Responsible Distribution Program, ASTM, Association of Water Technology, ASHRAE, NACE  (National Association of Corrosion Engineers),  and ACS (American Chemical Society).