American Pacific was founded in Henderson, Nevada, US, in 1955 for the purpose of manufacturing specialty chemicals, principally oxidizers. Since then, our business has expanded to include other Specialty Chemicals including clean fire extinguishing agents. Our customers and product distribution now span most of the globe. Our headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are now located in Utah, US.

For the aerospace and defense industry, we provide specialty chemicals used in solid rocket motors for space launch and military missiles. We also produce clean fire extinguishing agents for the fire protection industry. Our products are designed to meet customer specifications and often must meet certain governmental and regulatory approvals.

Through technical and manufacturing expertise and a focus on customer service, American Pacific has achieved a reputation for quality, reliability, technical performance, and innovation. Given the mission-critical nature of most of our products, we have established longstanding strategic customer relationships, and we work collaboratively with customers to develop customized solutions that meet rigorous US federal and international standards. Our products are generally sold through long-term contracts.