Quaker Chemical Corporation

Quaker Houghton uses over 1,000 raw materials in its specialty chemical formulations, including animal fats and their derivatives. The company’s product portfolio includes lubricants, metalworking fluids, and corrosion preventatives that serve heavy industries such as steel, aluminum, and automotive manufacturing. While the specific volume or revenue attributable to animal-derived inputs is not publicly detailed, their inclusion as a core raw material category indicates a commercial dependency on animal exploitation.

The company’s operations have drawn scrutiny from animal rights organizations focused on laboratory testing. In 2021, PETA’s annual review of victories for animals used in experiments listed accomplishments related to pressuring companies in the chemical sector, though the specific nature of Quaker Houghton’s involvement is not detailed in available public summaries. The use of animal fats derivatives links the company’s supply chain to industrial animal agriculture, an industry associated with large-scale confinement and systematic animal exploitation.