TRU Full Circle Additives — TFCA
TRU Full Circle Additives manufacturing facility Flint Michigan

TRU Full Circle Additives

Specialty Chemical Manufacturer — Flint, Michigan

Performance Additives for Superior Surface Protection

Sulfonates • Rust Preventives • Emulsifier Packages • Metalworking Additives
Manufactured in the USA. Distributed globally.

40+ Years of Expertise
100+ Product SKUs
9,500 gal Max Reactor Capacity
4 Brands EZ-Mulz™ · Counter Rust™ · Lubristay™ · SulfoGel™
Our Heritage

Decades of Sulfonate
Chemistry Expertise

TRU Full Circle Additives (TFCA) traces its roots to 1982 when the Flint, Michigan facility was established as a specialty chemical manufacturer. Today we manufacture and globally market a comprehensive range of sulfonates, rust preventives, emulsifier packages, and metalworking fluid additives.

Our central US location, large-capacity reactors, and experienced chemistry team make us the preferred partner for formulators worldwide — formerly known as Lockhart Chemical Company, now operating under the TFCA name.

TFCA bulk chemical delivery truck
Est. 1982 Flint, MI
Technologies & Products

What Are You Looking For?

EZ-Mulz™ • Counter Rust™ • Lubristay™ • SulfoGel™ — all manufactured at our Flint, Michigan facility

Sodium Sulfonates

Sodium Sulfonates

Natural EZ-Mulz™ sodium sulfonates with wide molecular weight range for optimal corrosion inhibition and emulsification.

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Base Oil Emulsifier Packages

Base Oil Emulsifiers

Cost-effective emulsifier packages for naphthenic and paraffinic base oils, soluble and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids.

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Rust Prevention and Corrosion Inhibitors

Rust Prevention & Corrosion Inhibitors

Counter Rust™ packages based on oxidates, oxidate esters, waxes and sulfonates — water displacing and water emulsifiable.

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Metalworking Additives

Metalworking Additives

Amides, co-emulsifiers, lubricity and extreme pressure additives for metalworking fluids and greases.

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Chlorinated Paraffins

Chlorinated Paraffins

Diversified portfolio of chlorinated paraffins for a wide range of industrial applications within the lubricant industry.

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Gelled Calcium Sulfonates

Gelled Calcium Sulfonates

SulfoGel™ — building blocks for long-term permanent coatings, calcium greases, and corrosion-resistant formulations.

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Why Choose TFCA

Built for Formulators.
Trusted Worldwide.

Deep Chemistry Expertise

Four decades of sulfonate reaction chemistry. Our technical team brings formulation knowledge few manufacturers can match.

US-Based Manufacturing

All products manufactured at our Flint, Michigan facility — giving you supply chain security and consistent quality.

Large-Capacity Reactors

Reactors up to 9,500 gallons plus multiple blend tanks enable us to scale production to your demand.

Global Distribution

Authorized distributors on multiple continents ensure you receive TFCA products wherever you formulate.

In-House Laboratory

On-site analytical laboratory provides quality assurance and technical support for every product we ship.

Contract Manufacturing

Custom reactions, large-scale blending, and bulk storage — we partner with you from development to delivery.

TRU Full Circle Additives manufacturing facility Flint Michigan
Our Facility

13 Acres of Manufacturing Capability in Flint, Michigan

Our Flint, Michigan campus provides the infrastructure to handle large-volume production runs with reliability. Key capabilities include:

  • Reactors up to 9,500-gallon capacity
  • Multiple blend tanks and mixer/dispersers
  • Dedicated thermal oxidation unit
  • Bulk raw material storage
  • Rail and truck access — central US logistics
  • On-site analytical laboratory
Contract Manufacturing
Browse TFCA product catalog

Browse Products Online

Our full product catalog with technical data sheets — download TDS documents for every product we manufacture.

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About TRU Full Circle Additives

About TRU Full Circle Additives

From our 1982 founding to today — a legacy of sulfonate chemistry and surface protection solutions for global formulators.

Our Mission
TFCA authorized distributors worldwide

Global Distributor Network

TFCA partners with a select group of authorized distributors who help bring our products to formulators worldwide.

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Authorized Global Distributors

Ready to Solve Your Formulation Challenge?

Our technical team welcomes inquiries from formulators, distributors, and industry partners worldwide. Request a sample or start a conversation today.