GFS Chemicals Unveils Veritas Quantum: A Breakthrough in PPQ-Grade Nitric Acid

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September 8^th, 2025

GFS Chemicals Unveils Veritas Quantum: A Breakthrough in PPQ-Grade Nitric Acid 

COLUMBUS, OH – GFS Chemicals, a manufacturing leader in the high-purity acid market, announced today the launch of Veritas Quantum Nitric Acid. An innovative parts-per-quadrillion (PPQ) grade acid designed for trace metal analysis across diverse industries. This marks a significant advancement as the first product of its kind in the high-purity acid market. 

Veritas Quantum Nitric Acid is produced in a state-of-the-art clean room facility – an ISO-5 environment – using proprietary distillation equipment. Undergoing rigorous testing using high-resolution and triple-quad ICP-MS instrumentation. This first-of-its-kind nitric acid provides customers with unmatched quality and purity. 

“We are excited to bring this product to market. It represents the amalgamation of distillation expertise, analytical sophistication and process ingenuity” said Steel Hutchinson, GFS Chemicals, President and CEO.  

GFS Chemicals expects the launch of Veritas Quantum Nitric Acid to significantly strengthen its position in the pharmaceutical and semiconductor markets. This product debut marks the beginning of the Veritas Quantum line – a family of PPQ-grade acids – with additional releases planned throughout 2026 to support the industry's growing demand for ultra-high-purity chemical solutions. 

"GFS continues to showcase its unparalleled innovation in the high-purity acids market. With our Veritas Quantum Nitric Acid, we are providing our customers with the cleanest, highest-quality acid on the market. Ensuring exceptional analytical reproducibility" said Dominique Rice, GFS Chemicals, Acids Product Manager.

About GFS Chemicals 
Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1928, GFS Chemicals is a chemical manufacturer serving companies worldwide. Providing high-purity, specification-driven specialty and fine chemicals for industries such as pharma, textiles, agriculture, food, environmental, petrochemical, flavors and fragrances, photovoltaics, batteries, and semiconductors. 

GFS Chemicals is a leader in the chemical industry – with the flexibility of a family-owned, company GFS can support of the needs of regional and global customers. GFS Chemicals participates in ChemStewards®, SOCMA’s nationally recognized EHS&S program that promotes safety and environmental compliance to all stakeholders.

Visit www.gfschemicals.com to learn more.