Private company

Cooper Chemical Company

American specialty manufacturing company

Cooper Chemical Company is an American chemical manufacturing firm that has operated since 1857. The roots of the company were planted in the Iron Bound section (Clifford and Van Buren Streets) of Newark, New Jersey, by Charles Cooper and Jacob Kleinhans. Originally called Charles Cooper & Co., the company developed chemicals, additives, paints, and other materials for US consumers and industries.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Cooper Chemical Company is an American chemical manufacturing firm that has operated since 1857. The roots of the company were planted in the Iron Bound section (Clifford and Van Buren Streets) of Newark, New Jersey, by Charles Cooper and Jacob Kleinhans. Originally called Charles Cooper & Co., the company developed chemicals, additives, paints, and other materials for US consumers and industries. The main business office was located on Worth Street near Chatham Square in New York City.2

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