Headquartered in Durham, N.C., Brenntag Southeast specializes in manufacturing solvents, lubricants and specialty chemicals. It serves a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and personal care and cosmetics. Its range of products for food and cosmetics industry includes acidulants, alkalis, alcohols, emulsifiers, emollients, enzymes, oils, preservatives, sweeteners, vitamins, baking powder, buffering agents, edible proteins and flavor enhancers. It also manufactures various types of chemical products, such as methanol, bleach, borax, defoamers, flocculants, perlite, soda ash and chlorine tablets. Additionally, the company provides coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. Its clients include Calgon, Jodawnco, Natrium, American Soda, Dow Chemical, Morton Salt, Tanner Industries, Stephen Company and Westvaco Corporation. Brenntag Southeast maintains locations in Bedford, Va., and Charleston, Duncan and Florence, S.C.