CrossChem

CrossChem, a member of The Cross Group, is a USA-based specialty chemicals company. Founded in 2001 as a spin-off from a Rohm and Haas product line, we develop proprietary and patented chemistries for high-value specialty markets. Our portfolio — including GlyAcid®, GLYPLEX®, GlySmart®, and GLYBase™ — sets the industry standard for clean, high-purity chemistry. We deliver next-generation solutions for personal care through a global manufacturing footprint.

GlyAcid®

GlyAcid® is high-purity glycolic acid, produced without the use of formaldehyde and manufactured to tightly controlled specifications for purity, color, and trace impurities. Available in 70% and 99% grades, GlyAcid® serves personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications where consistency and technical precision matter.

GLYPLEX®

GLYPLEX® is a proprietary dual-domain active matrix for hair and scalp care, validated by independent testing. Results demonstrated a 77.8% reduction in hair breakage and measurable gains in tensile performance, while exploratory scalp testing showed directional benefits in surface exfoliation and hydration. GLYPLEX® is supplied as a complete, formulation-ready active matrix for rinse-off and professional hair care systems.

GlySmart®

GlySmart® is an amphoteric complex of GlyAcid® and arginine. The association between glycolic acid and arginine moderates the availability of free acid at the skin surface, supporting effective AHA exfoliation with a gentler sensory profile than comparable free-acid systems. GlySmart® is designed for daily-use, sensitive-skin, and broader-reach AHA formulations.

GLYBase™

GLYBase™ is CrossChem’s sodium glycolate solution for precision endpoint control in formulation pH adjustment. Where conventional alkalis handle bulk pH lift, GLYBase™ owns the precision endpoint window — enabling accurate, repeatable final pH in glycolic acid systems without overshoot. GLYBase™ supports consistent batch-to-batch performance in personal care manufacturing.