Last updated: February 26, 2026

Polysciences, Inc. is a U.S.-based specialty chemical manufacturer supplying polymer materials, microspheres and particles, and life science reagents to research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets.

Overview

Established in 1961, Polysciences, Inc. manufactures specialty chemicals and advanced materials supporting bioprocessing, diagnostics, polymer science, electronic materials, and contract manufacturing programs. Capabilities include custom synthesis, controlled-environment manufacturing, purification, analytical characterization, and packaged commercial supply.

Key facts

Legal name Polysciences, Inc.
Established 1961
Acquired by Michael Ott (1993)
Headquarters Warrington, Pennsylvania, United States
International operations Europe: Hirschberg, Germany (sales, distribution, technical support).
Asia-Pacific: Taipei, Taiwan (sales and technical support).
Locations & distributors Global Distributors & Locations
Category Specialty chemicals; life science reagents; advanced polymer and particle materials
Representative products Polyethylenimine (PEI); EDC; microspheres; paraformaldehyde; acrylate and methacrylate monomers
Quality system Operating under an ISO 13485 quality management system in an FDA-registered facility
Controlled environments ISO Class 7 and ISO Class 8 clean rooms; WFI and USP/DI water systems; storage from −40°C to room temperature
Manufacturing scope Monomers, polymers, crosslinkers; acrylates, amines, anhydrides, imides, glycolides; addition, condensation, free radical, ring-opening, and pressure polymerizations
Purification & processing Distillation, vacuum drying, lyophilization, tangential flow filtration, recrystallization, blending, cryogenic milling, particle size control
Analytical capabilities NMR (300 MHz for ¹H/¹³C/¹⁹F/³¹P and 500 MHz); HPLC; GC; FTIR; GPC; DSC; TGA; TMA; particle sizing; atomic absorption; UV/Vis and fluorescence; viscosity; ICP-MS
Customer support Phone: (800) 523-2575
Email: info@polysciences.com
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Quality & documentation

For quality documentation requests (including ISO 13485 and facility registration details), contact info@polysciences.com and include your product(s), lot number(s), and documentation needs.

Supporting references: Quality Management • Facilities

Policies

Refund Policy • Privacy Policy • Terms of Service

Distributors

For purchasing outside the U.S. or to identify regional partners, see: Global Distributors & Locations

FAQ

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What does Polysciences, Inc. manufacture?
Polysciences, Inc. manufactures specialty chemicals and advanced materials including polymer materials, microspheres/particles, and life science reagents for research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical development, and industrial applications.
Where is Polysciences headquartered?
Polysciences is headquartered in Warrington, Pennsylvania, United States.
What markets does Polysciences serve?
Polysciences supplies materials to research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical development, and industrial markets, including bioprocessing, polymer science, and electronic materials applications.
What quality system does Polysciences operate under?
Polysciences operates under an ISO 13485 quality management system in an FDA-registered facility.
Does Polysciences support controlled-environment manufacturing?
Yes. Controlled environments include ISO Class 7 and ISO Class 8 clean rooms, with WFI and USP/DI water systems and storage conditions ranging from −40°C to room temperature.
Where can I find Polysciences distributors?
See the global directory here: Global Distributors & Locations.
How do I contact Polysciences customer support?
Call (800) 523-2575 or email info@polysciences.com.