 Innovative Chemical Solutions, Inc., established in 2003, was founded to
address the concerns of mycobacteria and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in the
metalworking industry. Research had shown that the presence of mycobacteria,
either living or dead, could potentially be a cause for HP. With cases of HP in
the industry increasing, the manufacturing industry was looking for products
that would not contribute to these concerns, and at the same time last longer
than they ever have.As the
idea for Innovative Chemical Solutions was expanding, someone with the
expertise was needed to create the fluids to meet the demanding expectations
of the metalworking industry. Jim Cramer was approached to be the Technical
Director for this very reason. Jim's knowledge, from working at the Johnson
Division of the OMC Corporation, helped shape his ability to formulate
products that are process driven. With 130 die cast machines under one roof
and starting from blocks of aluminum on one end of the plant and finished
outboard motors coming out the other, Jim was able develop a true
understanding of process chemistry. Starting a specialty chemical company of
his own in 1983, he and a partner grew Chemical Technologies, Inc. at an
exponential rate. His products gained the reputation of quality in the
industry. However, in 1997, Jim and his partner sold this company and
retired from the industry. This break proved to be what Jim needed to look
at the industry differently.
The success of ozone in various facets of the manufacturing industry (cooling
towers, boiler, etc) intrigued Jim. He experimented with the use of ozone and
how it would react with a metalworking fluid, which had not be tried before.
Ozone had a much different effect on the bacteria than typical metalworking
biocides. Common biocides such as Kathon had been used to treat and kill
bacteria, however, they still left the remaining cell intact. Ozone killed the
bacteria, causing cell lysing. Cell lysing is a process that attacks the cell at
the nucleus and completely destroys it.
Through long hours of research, Jim was able to determine that he needed to use
raw materials that were not readily oxidized. Jim’s testing proved his
formulated product was compatible with ozone. This was an innovative approach to
the common problems of bacteria in the metalworking industry.
Through this process, Innovative Chemical Solutions was launched.
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