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Sustainability as a Core Principle

Every product we make, every system we design, is guided by a simple belief: momentum today must not compromise tomorrow. That’s why sustainability has long been a Blachford principle. We develop eco-responsible formulations, minimize waste in our customers’ operations, and align our facilities with the world’s most trusted environmental standards.

Formulae that Put Health and Safety First

Our R&D teams are committed to advancing health, safety, and sustainability across every division. We continuously evaluate and refine our specialty chemical formulations to eliminate hazardous substances and meet regulatory standards, without compromising performance.

Through ongoing collaboration between our health & safety specialists and formulation chemists, we engineer products that deliver industry-leading performance while reducing risks for people and the planet.

  • Responsible Formulation: No diethanolamine (DEA), secondary amines, chlorinated paraffins, or solvents.
  • Safer Surfactants: Free from octylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates (OPEs/NPEs) to ensure compliance.
  • Low-Emission Design: Formulated to minimize or eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and airborne mists.
  • Controlled Silica Content: Less than 0.1% respirable crystalline silica
  • Material Stewardship: Transitioning from borax-based additives and other regulated substances to safer, modern alternatives.
  • Green Chemistry Principles: Prioritizing renewable raw materials, waste reduction, and water conservation in product development.

Committed to Standards That Matter

Blachford operates certified facilities and leads industry stewardship programs to ensure our impact is positive — for people, products, and the planet.

ISO 14001

Environmental Management Systems

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems

Safe Feed/Safe Food (SFSF)

Certified facilities for agriculture and animal feed

NSF HX-1 Registered Products

Safe lubricants for food-grade applications

REACH Lead Registrant

Stearates in Europe

Memberships in NLGI, ELGI, WAI, STLE, and WICS

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Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Plants

Sustainability means designing systems that help customers operate more efficiently with fewer resources.

  • NINJA Anti-Tack System – Dust-free, automated delivery of anti-tack solutions, reducing overuse and operator exposure.
  • Fluid Recycling Systems – Extend lubricant life in wire drawing operations, cutting chemical waste and disposal.
  • Low Pickup, Fast-Drying Coatings – Use less material per batch, leaving behind minimal residue and reducing energy use in cleaning.
  • Dust-Free Products: formulations that minimize dust in your facilities
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Sustainable Practices, Worldwide

With manufacturing and R&D facilities in Canada and the United States, Blachford applies sustainability consistently across its operations. Supported by warehousing and distribution centers around the world, we ensure that environmentally responsible products reach customers wherever they operate.

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Download Policies & Sustainability Reports

Environmental, health & safety, CSR, and compliance documents—all in one place.