Private company

Hooker Chemical Company

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American chemical production company

Hooker Chemical Company (or Hooker Electrochemical Company) was an American firm producing chloralkali products that was active from 1903 to 1968. The company became notorious in 1977, when residents near its chemical waste site, Love Canal, reported extraordinarily high incidences of leukemia, birth defects, and other injuries.² It was founded by Elon Huntington Hooker.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1903Founded¹

Industrychemical industry¹
HeadquartersNiagara Falls¹

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Hooker Chemical Company (or Hooker Electrochemical Company) was an American firm producing chloralkali products that was active from 1903 to 1968. The company became notorious in 1977, when residents near its chemical waste site, Love Canal, reported extraordinarily high incidences of leukemia, birth defects, and other injuries.²

The story

Founded by Elon Huntington Hooker in 1903.¹

Leadership

Who has led Hooker Chemical Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderElon Huntington Hooker¹

Timeline

1968Dissolved Dissolved¹
1903Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaHooker Chemical Company
WikidataQ16466357

Sources

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WikidataHooker Chemical Company on Wikidata
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WikipediaHooker Chemical Company on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsHooker Chemical Company logo by WeaponizingArchitecture, Public domain