Target Chemicals Jordan FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Target Chemicals

Find answers to the most common questions about Target Chemicals, our products, services, and capabilities. If your question is not covered here, contact us directly at +962-6-533-5888 or info@targetchemicals.com, or visit our Contact page

What Industries Does Target Chemicals Serve?

Target Chemicals serves manufacturers across eight major industry sectors, organised into three commercial clusters:

Consumer &** Ingredients Cluster:**

Food Ingredients & Additives — enzymes, cultures, sweeteners, starches, vitamins, flavors, and functional ingredients for bakery, dairy, beverage, confectionery, snacks, and processed foods (/markets/food-ingredients/)
Personal Care — conditioning agents, rheology modifiers, starch-based ingredients, silicones, and surfactants for hair care, skin care, and cosmetics (/markets/personal-care/)
Home Care & Institutional Cleaning — chelating agents, surfactants, polymers, antifoams, and enzymes for laundry detergents, surface cleaners, and industrial cleaning products (/markets/home-care/)

Materials &** Construction Cluster:**

Industrial Adhesives — hot-melt adhesives, engineering adhesives, surface treatments (/markets/industrial-adhesives/)
Coatings & Paint — wetting agents, dispersants, rheology modifiers, defoamers, surface additives, and epoxy curatives (/markets/coatings/)

Life Sciences &** Agriculture Cluster:**

Pharmaceuticals — gelatin, collagen, pharmaceutical-grade vitamins, excipients (/markets/pharmaceutical/)
Agrochemicals & Crop Protection — adjuvants, formulation chemicals, and biocontrol enzymes (/markets/agrochemicals/)
Animal Nutrition & Feed — vitamins, carotenoids, and custom feed premixes (/markets/animal-nutrition/)

View our complete Products Catalog (/products/) for the full range across all industries.

Where Is Target Chemicals Located?

Our headquarters and main offices are located at:

Target Chemicals Est.

137 King Abdullah II Street, Masannat Plaza, 2nd Floor
P.O.Box 961079, Amman 11196, Jordan
Phone: +962-6-533-5888
Email: info@targetchemicals.com

We operate temperature-controlled warehouse facilities in Jordan and maintain a sourcing office in China. Our sales and technical teams serve customers across Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia.

Can Target Chemicals Export to My Country?

Yes. Target Chemicals actively exports specialty chemicals across the Levant and broader MENA region. Our Regional Trade (DTR) engine manages cross-border supply including:

Export documentation and customs clearance
Compliance with destination country import regulations
Logistics coordination — land freight across Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and the West Bank; sea freight for longer-distance shipments
Re-export fulfillment for customers who need materials shipped from Jordan to third-party destinations

Our current active export markets include Iraq, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. If you are a manufacturer in another MENA country, contact us (/contact/) to discuss supply options — we are expanding our export capabilities and may already have logistics solutions for your location.

Is Target Chemicals an Authorized Distributor?

Yes. Target Chemicals holds direct authorized distributor agreements with 33 global chemical producers. We do not source through gray market channels or unauthorized intermediaries. Every product we supply comes through a verified chain of custody from the manufacturer.

Our authorized principal partnerships include:

Principal	Headquarters	Key Product Lines
Novonesis	Denmark	Food enzymes, laundry/home care enzymes, feed enzymes, BioAg biocontrol
Henkel Adhesive Technologies	Germany	Technomelt®, Loctite®, Bonderite®
DSM-Firmenich	Netherlands/Switzerland	DELVO® cultures, Vitamins (Quali®), MEG-3®, ROVIMIX®, Hy-D®, CAROPHYLL®, BREWERS CLAREX®
Tate & Lyle	United Kingdom	SPLENDA® Sucralose, modified food starches, HAMULSION stabilisers, maltodextrins, sweeteners
BYK / ALTANA	Germany	DISPERBYK®, RHEOBYK, BYK defoamers, BYK surface additives, personal care additives
Nouryon	Netherlands	Ethylene amines, Armocare®, Dissolvine®, Adsee® adjuvants
MEGGLE	Germany	Whipping agents (Edifett HWP), emulsifiers (Edifett SCP), WPC 80, coffee creamer
Emsland Group	Germany	Emjel® starches, Emflake® potato flakes, Empure® pea products
AROMSA	Turkey	Flavors, extracts, sauces, fruit powders, caramel colorants
Dr. Suwelack	Germany	Freeze-dried instant coffee, skimmed milk yoghurt powder
Darling Ingredients / Rousselot	USA/Global	Pharmaceutical gelatin, food gelatin, Peptan® collagen peptides
Dow	United States	DOWSIL™ sealants, construction chemicals, personal care silicones, home care antifoams
FOI	United Kingdom	Specialty fragrance oils for personal care, home care, fine fragrance
Jungbunzlauer	Switzerland	Citric acid, xanthan gum, lactic acid, gluconates
EOC Surfactants	Belgium	Mild surfactants for household and personal care
Gelymar	Chile	Carrageenan hydrocolloids for dairy, confectionery, meat
Kalsec	United States	Natural spice extracts, rosemary antioxidants, natural colors
Vink Chemicals	Germany	Biocide preservatives for household, personal care, coatings, and industrial applications
Rikevita	Japan	Distilled monoglycerides, food emulsifiers
Interfiber	Germany	Natural dietary fibers — wheat fiber, bamboo fiber
J&K Ingredients	United States	Bred-Mate natural mold inhibitor for bakery
Eckart / ALTANA	Germany	Metallic effect pigments for coatings, inks, cosmetics
Industrial Physics	United States	TQC Sheen coatings test instruments
Sudarshan	India	Color pigments for coatings, plastics, printing inks
Synthomer	United Kingdom	Emulsion polymers for coatings and construction
Sasol	South Africa	Pharmaceutical excipients — LIPOXOL PEGs, fatty alcohols
Fiber Star	United States	Citri-Fi® functional citrus fibers for clean-label food applications
Solar Comercio	Brazil	Egg albumen powder, egg yolk powder for bakery and food manufacturing
Inter-Harz	Germany	Paraben preservatives for personal care and cosmetic formulations
Alteqo	Europe	Glycasol solvent for personal care/home care, Glycamal EP for pharmaceutical/veterinary
DIC	Japan	ACRYDIC acrylic resins for coatings and paint applications
Hexion	United States	EPIKOTE epoxy resins, EPIKURE curing agents for protective coatings
Kimix	Turkey	Titanium dioxide, calcined kaolin clay for paints and coatings

Each principal regularly audits our facilities and trains our teams. This authorized status means our customers receive genuine products with full manufacturer support, warranty coverage, and access to the latest formulations.

Does Target Chemicals Provide Technical Support?

Yes — technical support is central to our business model. Our team of approximately 24 professionals includes pharmacists, chemical engineers, food scientists, adhesive application engineers, coating chemists, and regulatory specialists. We provide:

Application Trials: We conduct pilot-scale and bench-scale trials in our laboratory to demonstrate product performance before you commit to production-scale adoption.
Formulation Support: Our chemists and food scientists work with your R&D team to develop new formulations, optimize existing ones, and solve production challenges.
Competitor Matching: When you need to evaluate alternatives to your current materials, we conduct systematic side-by-side comparisons and provide data-driven recommendations.
Product Reverse Engineering: We analyze competitor products and develop matching or superior formulations using materials from our portfolio.
On-Site Support: Our application engineers visit customer facilities for equipment setup, process optimization, and troubleshooting — particularly for adhesive bonding and coating applications.
Training: We organize product training sessions, application workshops, and technical seminars — both at our offices and at customer facilities.

Learn more about our capabilities on the About Us (/about-us/) page.

How Do I Request a Product Sample?

Requesting a sample is straightforward:

Contact us by phone (+962-6-533-5888), email (info@targetchemicals.com), or through our Contact page .
Tell us your application, the product you are interested in, and the quantity you need for evaluation.
Our technical team will confirm product suitability, prepare the sample with full documentation (TDS, SDS, CoA), and arrange delivery.
For enzyme and culture products, we can also provide dosage recommendations and application guidelines for your specific production process.

Most standard samples ship within 3–5 business days from our Amman warehouse. Specialty items or custom formulations may require additional lead time — our team will confirm timelines when you place your request.

There is no charge for standard evaluation samples. For larger trial quantities, we provide competitive trial pricing.

Does Target Chemicals Handle Product Registration and Regulatory Compliance?

Yes. Regulatory support is a core part of our service portfolio. Our regulatory specialists manage:

JFDA Registration: Product registration and notification with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration for food additives, processing aids, pharmaceutical excipients, and other regulated materials.
Pharmaceutical Documentation: Dossier preparation, DMF (Drug Master File) support, and pharmacopoeial compliance verification (Ph. Eur., USP-NF, JP, ChP) for pharmaceutical raw materials.
Import Permits: Customs documentation, import license management, and regulatory clearance for controlled and regulated chemical imports.
Export Documentation: Certificates of Origin, Free Sale Certificates, and destination-market regulatory documentation for cross-border shipments.
Halal Certification: We maintain and supply valid Halal certificates for all applicable products from accredited certification bodies.
CoA Verification: Every batch we supply includes a manufacturer Certificate of Analysis. We verify specifications and lot traceability before releasing any shipment.

What Are the Minimum Order Quantities?

Minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary by product, principal, and delivery mode:

Local Stock Products: For products we hold in our Amman warehouse, MOQs are typically as low as a single case, drum, or bag — depending on the product’s standard packaging unit. This allows customers to start with manageable quantities for trials or small-batch production.
Direct Import Orders: For products ordered directly from our principals’ factories, MOQs depend on the principal’s shipping terms. These typically range from a single pallet to a full container, depending on the product and origin.
Custom Blends and Premixes: For DSM-Firmenich vitamin premixes and other custom-blended products, MOQs are determined by the blending facility’s minimum batch size — typically 100–500 kg depending on complexity.

Our team will confirm exact MOQs, lead times, and pricing when you inquire about a specific product. For first-time orders, we often arrange smaller introductory quantities to support your evaluation process.

How Does Target Chemicals Ensure Product Quality?

Quality assurance runs through every step of our supply chain:

Authorized Sourcing Only: Every product comes directly from the manufacturer through our authorized distributor agreements — no unauthorized channels or third-party intermediaries.
Temperature-Controlled Storage: Our warehouses maintain controlled temperature zones for heat-sensitive products including enzymes, dairy cultures, vitamins, and pharmaceutical excipients. All storage follows GDP (Good Distribution Practice) guidelines.
FIFO Inventory Management: First In, First Out stock rotation ensures customers always receive the freshest product available with maximum remaining shelf life.
Batch Traceability: Full lot number tracking from manufacturer to customer. Every product can be traced back to its production batch, manufacturing date, and quality release documentation.
CoA with Every Shipment: Certificate of Analysis from the manufacturer accompanies every batch delivery, confirming the product meets its published specifications.
Principal Audits: Our facilities and processes are regularly audited by our principals — Henkel, Novonesis, DSM-Firmenich, MEGGLE, and others conduct periodic on-site assessments.

What Is Target Chemicals’ History and Experience?

Target Chemicals was established in 1990 in Amman, Jordan. For over 30 years, we have specialized exclusively in specialty chemical distribution — not general trading or commodity chemicals. Key milestones:

1990: Founded in Amman, Jordan as a specialty chemical distributor
Pioneered technical distribution in the Levant — building a model based on application expertise rather than transactional trading
Expanded from a single principal partnership to 33 authorized global supplier relationships
Grew geographic coverage from Jordan to Iraq, Lebanon, the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, and China (sourcing office)
Built a team of ~24 professionals including pharmacists, engineers, food scientists, and regulatory specialists
Developed laboratory and application trial capabilities for formulation support and competitor matching

Read our full story on the About Us page.