About Puretech Scientific
Cosmetic lab Puretech Scientific, located at 901 West Dupont Avenue in Belle, West Virginia, specializes in alpha hydroxy acids manufacturing. With 85+ years of experience, this facility produces:
- Ultra-high purity glycolic acid solutions
- Pharmaceutical grade crystalline powders
- Biodegradable medical polymers
- Advanced skin care ingredients
The West Virginia manufacturing site features dedicated equipment for continuous synthesis processes and maintains the only glycolic acid production facility in the Americas, serving both life sciences and specialty chemical sectors.
Frequently asked questions
Puretech Scientific manufactures the following products:
- Alpha hydroxy acids
- 70% high purity glycolic acid solution
- 99% high purity crystalline glycolic acid powder
- Glycolide products
- Patented cyclic diester formulations
- Moisture-activated glycolic acid compounds
- Medical polymers
- PGA polymers for sutures
- Biodegradable medical devices
All manufacturing occurs through continuous process equipment with secondary purification.
Puretech Scientific maintains the following technical infrastructure:
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Puretech Scientific serves multiple industry sectors:
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Medical device companies
- Research institutions
- Specialty Chemicals
- Cosmetic ingredient suppliers
- Personal care manufacturers
- Industrial chemical producers
As the sole manufacturer in the Americas, Puretech Scientific supplies products globally through an established distribution network.
More details about Puretech Scientific
Leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals in West Virginia
Puretech Scientific, located in Belle, West Virginia, stands as a prominent cosmetic lab and chemical manufacturing facility with over 85 years of expertise in the American market.
Specialized production and innovation
The company focuses on the organic synthesis of high-purity alpha hydroxy acids, serving both Life Sciences and Specialty Chemical sectors. Their state-of-the-art facility employs continuous process technology to manufacture nature-identical glycolic acid.
Product range and specifications
The manufacturing capabilities include:
- 70% high purity solution
- 99% high purity crystalline powder for anhydrous formulations
- Patented Glycolide formulation
Applications across industries
From their West Virginia facility, Puretech Scientific serves multiple sectors:
Cosmetic and skincare solutions
Their Glypure GL product line delivers measurable improvements in skin texture, elasticity, and hydration levels while maintaining gentle action on the skin.
Medical and pharmaceutical applications
The company produces PGA polymer for medical devices, specifically biodegradable sutures that naturally dissolve into safe byproducts in the body.
Strategic location and market reach
Operating from 901 West Dupont Avenue in Belle, Puretech Scientific maintains its position as the sole manufacturer of these specialized compounds in the Americas. The facility’s location in the chemical manufacturing corridor of West Virginia provides logistical advantages for distribution across North America.
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