Supplier Profile: AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX)
Primary Focus: Acetone (Merchant Producer)
Status: Strategic Domestic Supplier | Last Updated: June 2026
- Acetone Production & Logistics
AdvanSix is one of the largest vertically integrated producers of acetone in North America.
Primary Manufacturing Plant:
- Frankford Plant (Philadelphia, PA): 2501 Margaret Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137.
- Note: This site uses the cumene process to produce Phenol and Acetone simultaneously.
- Terminal & Warehouse Locations:
- Hopewell Marine Terminal (Hopewell, VA): Deepwater access for bulk shipments and integrated storage.
- Regional Distribution: They utilize a network of bulk terminals across the US Midwest and Gulf Coast (typically via partners like Kinder Morgan or Vopak) to maintain local inventory for truck delivery.
- Logistics Capabilities:
- Rail: Heavy focus on CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) direct-from-plant.
- Truck: Bulk tank truck (MC307/DOT407) from Frankford or regional terminals.
- Marine: Barge and vessel capabilities via the Delaware River (Frankford) and James River (Hopewell).
- Acetone Product Grades
| Grade | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Standard Grade | High purity (99.5% min), used for general industrial solvent applications. |
| ACS Reagent | Meets American Chemical Society standards for lab and high-precision use. |
| NF Grade | National Formulary certified; used in pharmaceutical and personal care. |
| Low Water | Specialized for moisture-sensitive polyurethane and adhesive formulations. |
- Regulatory & Affiliations
- ACD Affiliate: AdvanSix is an active affiliate of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (formerly NACD).
- Quality Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 certified across all major manufacturing sites.
- Sustainability: Holds a Platinum EcoVadis rating.
- Key Contacts (Acetone Specific)
- Adam Watson:
- Email: adam.watson@advansix.com
- Phone:
- Primary Responsibility: Director of Sales
- Matthew Russell
- Email: matthew.russell2@advansix.com
- Phone: 804-551-0816
- Account Responsibility:
- Diane Lewis
- Email: diane.lewis@advansix.com
- Phone: 703-376-1640
- Account Responsibility:
- Customer Experience: 1-844-890-8949 (Order placement, delivery tracking).
- Technical Support: techsupport@advansix.com (SDS, COA requests, and application engineering).
- Headquarters: 300 Kimball Drive, Suite 101, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
- Website: www.advansix.com
- Other Non-CDN Program Products
AdvanSix produces several other co-products and downstream materials:
- Chemical Intermediates:
- Phenol: High-purity feedstock for resins and BPA.
- Alpha-Methylstyrene (AMS): Used in heat-resistant plastics and tackifiers.
- Cyclohexanone/KA Oil: Feedstock for adipic acid and solvents.
- Amines: Versatile intermediates used in agrochemicals, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials.
- Nylon Solutions:
- Aegis® Nylon 6 Resins: For carpet, automotive parts, and food packaging.
- Caprolactam: The monomer used to create Nylon 6.
- Plant Nutrients:
- Sulf-N® Ammonium Sulfate: High-analysis fertilizer (Granular and Mid grades).