Ivanhoe Industries Inc

Name: Ivanhoe Industries Inc
Address: 3333 20th Street, Zion, IL, 60099, US
Telephone: +18478723311

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Ivanhoe Industries Inc

Ivanhoe Industries is the leader in antifoams, emulsifiers, hydrophobic silica & release agents •

Ivanhoe Industries operates two independent FSSC 22000 - GFSI Certified specialty chemical manufacturing facilities. The two facilities have similar capabilities and provide redundant manufacturing assets for nearly all the products we offer. Together the facilities provide over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space. We have the ability to blend antifoam formulations in both s

mall and large capacity with a number of types of milling equipment to produce emulsions or to finely disperse solid particles in various types of carriers. We operate numerous hot oil and steam reactors with varying auxiliaries and sizes that give us a wide range of capabilities and flexibility to manufacture both pilot scale and large scale non-ionic surfactants and hydrophobic silica. Ivanhoe has two packaging lines for our hydrophobic silica that can produce both small kraft bags as well as large bulk bags of product. Our capabilities are complete with state-of-the-art analytical, R&D, and application labs. Our analytical lab ensures that all our products comply with our quality and foods safety standards and supports many of our R&D efforts. The R&D lab has all the capabilities of our full scale product plants to facilitate the development of new products from lab to pilot to production scale. The applications lab assists in new product development and often allows our customers to outsource their foam control R&D to Ivanhoe to reduce the burden of qualifying new defoamer products.

09/04/2026

Solutions for Food
We manufacture foam control agents for all types of food and applications and offer a range of chemistries to allow to comply with specific regulations, desired marketing claims, or downstream processing requirements.

We offer a standard product line, but can also customize formulations to suit specific processing conditions.

Our full R&D and applications laboratory can test defoamer formulations using either the actual customer-supplied foaming media or a simulated media, and our applications chemists are available for onsite testing using portable defoaming test kits. Our investment in these methods helps our customers choose the optimum defoamer formulation for reducing defoamer spent and/or increasing production throughput.

Beverages
Corn Processing
Egg Washing
Fruit & Vegetable processing
Jellies, jams, syrups, condiments
Potato processing
Protein Processing
Sugar beet processing
Whey processing

, Non-GMO, Silicone Free available
certified

https://ivanhoeind.com/product/foamcontrol/foodagents - Food Foam Control Agents
https://ivanhoeind.com/industry/food - Food Manufacturers

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09/02/2026

for
We utilize hot oil esterification reactors to manufacture non-ionic for .

Our product offering can also be sold as and is manufactured under the strict quality provisions of our food safety program. Many products are 100% derived from natural plant sources, are non-toxic and serve multiple functions in personal care formulations.

(PGE’s) are made by the polymerization of glycerin and then esterification with a fatty acid. The glycerin polymer chain length and the degree of esterification determines the physical properties of the ester. PGE’s are made from all natural and renewable raw material sources that have not been genetically modified. PGE’s can replace ethoxylated nonionic surfactants and are multifunctional additives that have emollient properties.

are derived from vegetable sources and function as co-emulsifiers that work in conjunction with higher HLB emulsifiers to form stable emulsions. These esters also act as lubricants and can help solubilize other additives into a wide range of formulations.

are low HLB surfactants derived from vegetable sources. Sorbitan esters function as co-emulsifiers and work particularly well with polysorbates to form stable emulsions with increased viscosity.

are high HLB surfactants made via the ethoxylation of sorbitan esters. The HLBs of these surfactants also range from water dispersible to water soluble and have superior stability across all types of formulations, including both acidic and caustic systems.

are made via the esterification of polyethylene glycols with fatty acids and serve multiple functions in personal care formulations. Their HLBs range from water dispersible to water soluble and are stable in high electrolyte systems with a pH that is near neutral.

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Release Agents for direct food contact and applications that manufacture .
Our silicone emulsion concentrates can be diluted with water and remain stable emulsions.
NSF 3H,
HX-1,
M1 Certifications,
21 CFR 175.300 (3)(b)(xxv),
21 CFR 178.3570.
facilities

https://ivanhoeind.com/product/silicone/foodsilicone - Food Silicone Release Agents

HI&I Agents
We also manufacture non-ionic for a range of activities that can be diluted down to 5% active just prior to use. We use food grade emulsification packages that allow these products to be used in both food and non-food contact applications.
Some of the common non-food applications include:
Mold Release Agent
Polish and Dressing
Gloss Aid
Water Repellant
Pigment dispersions
Printing Anti-Marring Agent

https://ivanhoeind.com/product/silicone/hiisilicone - HI&I Silicone Release Agents

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We operate hot oil esterification reactors that allow us to manufacture that are approved for use as direct food additives and have function as dispersants, stabilizers, or solubilizers for other formulations.

Many of our emulsifiers are made with Non-GMO ingredients and some carry the Project Non-GMO certification. We also manufacture emulsifiers using RSPO Mass Balance certified palm oil based components and have Non-Palm options available.

Our technical sales team will provide assistance with selecting the correct emulsifier for your application.

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGEs) are polymers of glycerin and fatty acids derived from vegetable sources. PGEs can be made with a wide range of HLBs and are popular choices to replace emulsifiers made from synthetic materials such as polysorbates.
Our PGEs are approved for use as an emulsifier for food per 21 CFR 172.854 and are Non-GMO compliant.

Mono- and Diglycerides (MDGs) are oil soluble surfactants made via the esterification of glycerin and fatty acids. MDGs have a wide range of approved uses in food per 21 CFR 184.1505 which include emulsifiers, lubricants, release agents, flavoring adjuvants, formulations aids, and others.
We offer Non-GMO and Non-Palm varieties.

Phosphated Mono and Diglycerides (PMDGs) are derivatives of MDGs, have properties similar to lecithin, and are Non-GMO and allergen free. PMDGs have lower viscosity than lecithin and better thermal properties. PMDGs are approved for use as an emulsifier, lubricant and release agents per 21 CFR 184.1521.

Sorbitan esters are oil soluble surfactants made by the esterification of sorbitol and fatty acids. They are often combined with water soluble surfactants, like polysorbates, to make stable emulsions. Each sorbitan ester has specific FDA clearances and use restrictions, but is approved as an emulsifier in a wide range of foods.

Polysorbates are water soluble surfactants that are made by reacting sorbitan esters with ethylene oxide. Each polysorbate has specific FDA clearances and use restrictions, but are approved for a wide range of applications such as emulsifiers, solubilizing and dispersing agent, defoaming agent, and flavoring adjuvant.
Non-GMO polysorbates are available upon request.

https://ivanhoeind.com/product/emulsifiers/foodemulsifier - Food Emulsifiers

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08/26/2026

and development for your custom solution needs

Colorants Surfactants

HI&I Emulsifiers
Lubricants Emulsifiers
Surfactants
Emulsifiers
Emulsifiers

We operate stainless steel hot oil reactors that we use to make non-ionic esters which are used as , , defoaming actives, and adjuvants.

We have the capability in our R&D lab to manufacture small quantities of esters for sampling purposes and we have a 15 gallon pilot scale reactor with all of the capabilities of our commercial reactors which is often used to scale up a new ester or to provide larger quantities for field trials.

Our full-scale reactors manufacture batch sizes ranging from 150 gallons to 3,000 gallons which give us flexibility to manufacture less than truck load and up to bulk truck quantities.

https://ivanhoeind.com/custom/custom-surfactant - Surfactant and Emulsifier Development

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Agents

WHO WE ARE
We deliver maximum value to our customers through our commitment to food safety and defense, superior customer service, and cutting edge technology. We take the time to understand the needs of our customers, stay informed about consumer and regulatory trends in the market and constantly challenge ourselves to develop new and innovative products and services.

PRODUCT VALUE
• certified production
• Dedicated food grade production
• Allergen-free & options
• In-house & On-site application testing of
• Customized product delivery systems

CUSTOMER VALUE
• Responsive customer service
• Expert technical sales team
• Flexibility to adjust to our customer’s needs
• Short lead times & Made-to-Stock mentality
• Near 100% OTIF metrics
• Willingness to develop new products & services

https://ivanhoeind.com/about/who - Who We Are

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additives for the

We manufacture foam control additives for a wide range of that can be utilized in either the grind or letdown portions of the coating manufacturing process. Each of our products are designed for specific applications and we often utilize our application lab to custom develop foam control additives for our clients.

We manufacture many of our foam control additive components, which allows us to innovate beyond what is commonly used in the industry.

https://ivanhoeind.com/industry/coatingcolorants - Coatings and Colorants Industry
https://ivanhoeind.com/product/foamcontrol/coloragent - Coatings and Colorants Foam Control Agents

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Our 100% active & water extended for tank side add & agricultural spray packaging operations quickly disperse into agricultural spray formulations and impart quick knock down and long hold down of foam.

We also produce a wide range of non-ionic that can be safely used in agricultural spray formulations and have 40 CFR 180 clearances. Their functions are to reduce the sprays surface tension to help evenly spread active components across plant surfaces, improve the efficiency of the spray, and act as to help incorporate oils into your formulation.

Our R&D facilities are equipped for application testing of agents and synthesis of surfactants, which allows us to custom develop variants of our standard product line in order to satisfy your specific requirements.

https://ivanhoeind.com/industry/agricultural - Agricultural Industry

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●PEG Free, Biodegradable, Toxicologically Safe
●Based on naturally derived, & manufactured from 100% plant derived, raw materials
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●Non-GMO, RSPO, Non-Palm versions available
●Replacement for polysorbates, PEG esters and linear alcohol ethoxylates

For our PGEs are Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) when used as . Their food label declaration is polyglycerol esters of fatty acids and can be used to replace polysorbates for initiatives.

Our (PGEs) are non-ionic made from naturally derived glycerin and fatty acids. The product line contains options for both low and high HLB's, allowing the formulator free range to utilize them as dispersants or surfactant pairs to prepare . These surfactants do not irritate the skin and support many of the popular claims used in the today.

https://ivanhoeind.com/custom/custom-surfactant - Surfactant and Emulsifier Development
https://ivanhoeind.com/product/emulsifiers/foodemulsifier - Food Emulsifiers
https://ivanhoeind.com/product/emulsifiers/personalcareemulsifier - Emulsifiers for Personal Care Products

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08/14/2026

for Applications

We're unique in that we have the ability to manufacture our own actives such as non-ionic surfactants, silicone compounds, and hydrophobic silica. This capability allows us to innovate beyond components that are readily available in the open market and to custom design foam control agents for any fermentation application.

We employ an experienced regulatory team that ensures our products are compliant for the industries that utilize our products. Our R&D chemists work closely with our regulatory team, not only for compliance but also to gain regulatory approvals for the new defoaming formulations that we develop. This coordination often provides us with a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Our custom development capabilities are complimented by our application testing of fermentation foam control agents. We have the ability to simulate conditions in fermentation reactions in our lab to screen new defoamer formulations. When possible, we conduct customer site testing with portable equipment to test our foam control agents in live fermentation broth and immediately share performance data with our customers.

Our goal for fermentation applications is to reduce overall defoamer use while increasing fermentation batch yields.

Options include Non-Silicone, Organic Compliant, Non-GMO designed to customer requirements, non-toxic. Our products can be sterilized prior to use.

https://ivanhoeind.com/product/foamcontrol/fermentationagent - Foam Control for Fermentation Applications

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Address

3333 20th Street
Zion, IL
60099

Telephone

+18478723311

Website

http://ivanhoeind.com/

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