Tenside Chemicals is a specialised supplier and developer of industrial surfactants and chemical raw materials, serving a wide range of manufacturing sectors across South Africa. With a strong focus on quality, technical expertise and reliable supply, we work closely with businesses that require dependable chemical solutions for their production processes.

The company’s roots lie in the paint and mining industries, where surfactants were supplied for emulsion polymerisation in aqueous systems. Tenside Chemicals initially supplied emulsifiers to Revertex Ltd, before expanding its customer base to support other major paint and emulsion manufacturers throughout South Africa. This early involvement in technically demanding industrial applications helped establish the company’s strong reputation for performance-driven chemical solutions.

Today, Tenside Chemicals continues to support industry through toll manufacturing and blending, specialised surfactant development, and the supply of chemical raw materials, solvents, food-grade materials, homecare chemicals, and paints and coatings ingredients. Our commitment to quality, consistency and industry knowledge allows us to deliver practical chemical solutions that help our clients maintain efficient production and high product standards.