Grasselli Chemical Company

The Grasselli Chemical Company was established by Eugene Ramiro Grasselli in Cincinnati in 1839. In 1886 it moved its headquarters and major production facilities to Cleveland. During the 19th century the company became a major producer of sulfuric acid, nitric acid, baking soda, chloroform and pharmaceutical chemicals. In the 1850s the company became a major producer of kerosene. In the mid 1870s Grasselli became the Du Pont Company's major supplier of sulfuric acid which was used to make nitroglycerin. During the First World War, Grasselli entered the explosives business establishing the Grasselli Powder Company. In 1928 Grasselli was absorbed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.

From the description of Records, 1843-1929. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122503469