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McLennan County · 70 mi from our Taylor warehouse
Chemical Supplier in Waco, TX — Same-Day Delivery from Our Taylor Warehouse
Waco is uniquely demanding: SpaceX's McGregor rocket-engine test stands, Baylor research, Mars' candy plant, L3Harris defense work. Our Waco lane runs north 70 miles to plug the gap between Austin distributors and Dallas warehouses.
We're a family-owned chemical distributor in Taylor, TX, about 70 miles from Waco up I-35. We've been doing this since 1998. Next-day standard on all orders; same-day by arrangement on dedicated runs. 2,000+ SKUs on the floor — pints to totes, no order minimums, no minimums dressed up as freight surcharges. SDS, TDS, and lot-specific COAs come with the order. CAGE Code 1LT50.
Same-Day
Next-day standard on all orders
70 mi
From our Taylor warehouse
2,000+
SKUs stocked
No min
1 pint to FTL truckload
Quick Facts
Service area
Waco, McLennan County, TX
Distance from warehouse
70 miles (Taylor, TX 76574)
Delivery cutoff
Next-day standard on all orders; same-day by arrangement on dedicated runs
Hazmat freight
Local-fleet rate (well below $150–$400 LTL surcharge from Dallas/Houston)
Order minimums
None — 1 pint to FTL truckload
Top SKUs in stock
precision cleaning solvents (rocket-engine testing), IPA 99%, acetone ACS, ACS reagent acids and bases (Baylor labs)…
Anchor customers (Central TX)
Samsung Taylor, Komico, Toppan Photomask
Year founded
1998 · CAGE Code 1LT50 · Family-owned
Account terms
Net 30 (1–2 day setup), credit card, wire
Documentation
SDS, TDS, lot-specific COA on every order
Phone
(512) 365-6838 · sales@alliancechemical.com
The Waco supply-chain advantage
Waco's industrial profile is unique in Central Texas: rocket-engine testing at SpaceX McGregor, large-format food processing (Mars, Cargill), Baylor research, and an aerospace/defense cluster around L3Harris and TSTC. Our chemistry lane north closes the gap between Austin stocked distributors and Dallas warehouses that charge $250-400 hazmat surcharges and 48-72 hour transit.
Waco's industrial profile is unique in Central Texas: rocket-engine testing at SpaceX McGregor, large-format food processing (Mars, Cargill), Baylor research, and an aerospace/defense cluster around L3Harris and TSTC. Our chemistry lane north closes the gap between Austin stocked distributors and Dallas warehouses that charge $250-400 hazmat surcharges and 48-72 hour transit.
Our angle for Waco
McGregor's test-stand schedule does not wait for an LTL carrier. We can dispatch a dedicated truck to Waco on 24-hour notice, with cryo-compatible solvents and ACS-reagent acids loaded for the specific test campaign.
No freight surcharge games
Our trucks roll from Taylor every morning. We charge a small local delivery rate — not the $150–$400 hazmat LTL surcharge Univar, Brenntag, and Nexeo stack on shipments out of Dallas or Houston. Same chemistry, way less freight nonsense.
HazMat-endorsed drivers
Every driver is HazMat-endorsed with a CDL. Drums, totes, pallets — everything shows up with the right placards, the right BOL, and the right manifest. Your receiver doesn't have to chase paperwork.
Live ETA, signed POD
You get a live ETA the moment we dispatch and a signed proof-of-delivery at hand-off. No freight claims purgatory because a drum got hammered in some LTL transfer terminal — our trucks are single-handling.
COAs in hand before the truck arrives
Waco labs, QC teams, aerospace and medical buyers — just ask. We email lot-specific COAs ahead of the shipment, or attach them with delivery. CAGE Code 1LT50 sits on every federal invoice.
Alliance vs national distributors for Waco buyers
Direct comparison on the line items that move the needle for Waco-area procurement teams. All figures based on actual quotes pulled in Q1 2026 for identical chemistry (55-gal drum of IPA 99%, drum-pallet hazmat shipment).
| Factor | Alliance Chemical | Univar Solutions | Brenntag | Nexeo Plastics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin warehouse → Waco | Taylor, TX (~70 mi) | Dallas-Ft Worth (~190+ mi) | Houston (~165+ mi) | Dallas (~190+ mi) |
| Typical lead time, in-stock | Same business day | 2–3 business days | 2–4 business days | 3–5 business days |
| Hazmat freight charge | Local-fleet rate (no LTL stacking) | +~$150–$300 LTL surcharge | +~$200–$400 LTL surcharge | +~$175–$325 LTL surcharge |
| Minimum order | No minimum (1 pint to FTL) | Typically 1 drum | Typically 1 drum + freight min | Pallet-level minimums |
| Lot-specific COA turnaround | Pre-shipment or with delivery | Post-shipment, 24–72h | On request, 24–48h | On request |
| Net 30 setup time | 1–2 business days | 5–10 business days | 5–10 business days | 7–14 business days |
| Local-pickup option | Yes — Taylor warehouse | No | No | No |
| Federal contracting (SAM/CAGE) | CAGE 1LT50 active | Yes (large-cap) | Yes (large-cap) | Limited |
Pricing comparisons exclude product unit price (which is competitive across all four). Surcharge and lead-time figures are based on quoted shipments to Waco-area buyers in Q1 2026; actuals may vary by chemistry, season, and dock requirements.
Quote request — Waco delivery
Tell us what you need. We typically respond within one business hour during open hours, and same business day otherwise.
Central Texas delivery lanes
Our trucks run a daily Central Texas loop out of 204 S Edmond St, Taylor — routing via I-35, US-77, SH-6. In-stock orders ship same business day to every city below. Bigger loads or anywhere off the lane? UPS Ground, LTL, or FTL — whatever the math says.
For Waco: Waco is 70 miles north — next-day standard on all orders, same-day on dedicated truck runs by arrangement. SpaceX McGregor's test-stand schedule doesn't wait for LTL; we coordinate dedicated delivery windows on 24-hour notice. Summer I-35 congestion adds roughly 45 min to the north run Jun-Aug.
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For Waco: Waco is 70 miles north — next-day standard on all orders, same-day on dedicated truck runs by arrangement. SpaceX McGregor's test-stand schedule doesn't wait for LTL; we coordinate dedicated delivery windows on 24-hour notice. Summer I-35 congestion adds roughly 45 min to the north run Jun-Aug.
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- Austin35 mi
- Round Rock20 mi
- Georgetown15 mi
- Pflugerville22 mi
- Cedar Park30 mi
- Hutto10 mi
- Taylor0 mi
- San Marcos50 mi
- Kyle48 mi
- Bastrop32 mi
- Waco70 mi
What Waco actually orders from us
These are the SKUs Waco-area buyers reach for most — mostly the aerospace & launch, laboratory & qc, food & beverage crowd. Everything below ships same business day from our Taylor warehouse, in whatever pack size makes sense (pint up to 275-gal tote). Don't see what you need? We've got 2,000+ SKUs on the floor — just call.
The standing Waco stock includes: precision cleaning solvents (rocket-engine testing), IPA 99%, acetone ACS, ACS reagent acids and bases (Baylor labs), USP glycerin, food-grade phosphoric and citric acids (Mars/Cargill), peracetic acid (food safety).
Isopropyl Alcohol
From $23.10
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Acetone
From $27.30
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Hydrogen Peroxide
From $25.30
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Sodium Hydroxide
From $22.09
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Methanol
From $24.20
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Ethylene Glycol
From $22.00
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Sulfuric Acid
From $27.50
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Sodium Bisulfite
From $25.00
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Hydrochloric Acid
From $14.99
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Glycerin
From $26.27
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Citric Acid
From $19.00
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Sodium Hypochlorite
From $18.70
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Potassium Hydroxide
From $21.03
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Propylene Glycol
From $28.91
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Phosphoric Acid
From $28.71
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Acetic Acid
From $16.13
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Ammonium Hydroxide
From $29.70
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Oxalic Acid
From $32.00
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Prices shown are starting-from rates for our smallest pack size, picked up at our Taylor warehouse. Larger pack sizes (5-gal pails, 55-gal drums, 275-gal totes) and Net 30 terms available — call (512) 365-6838 or use the quote form below.
Who buys chemistry in Waco, and why
Waco's industrial profile is unique in Central Texas: rocket-engine testing at SpaceX McGregor, large-format food processing (Mars, Cargill), Baylor research, and an aerospace/defense cluster around L3Harris and TSTC. Our chemistry lane north closes the gap between Austin stocked distributors and Dallas warehouses that charge $250-400 hazmat surcharges and 48-72 hour transit.
Named Waco-area operators and facilities in our coverage:
- • SpaceX McGregor — rocket-engine test facility
- • Baylor University (research + facilities)
- • Mars Inc. Waco (M&Ms, Skittles)
- • L3Harris Technologies
- • TSTC (Texas State Technical College) aerospace programs
- • Cargill protein processing
- • Magnolia Market facility operations
Areas of Waco we route daily
SpaceX McGregor (20 mi W of Waco)
rocket-engine test facility, cryo and solvent demand
Baylor University district
research labs, science/medical faculty
Waco Industrial Park
Mars candy plant, L3Harris, food-and-beverage
TSTC / Airport corridor
aerospace education, maintenance bases
Major Waco routes we use: I-35, US-77, SH-6, Loop 340.
Waco zip codes served: 76701, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711.
The Waco crowd we know best
Most Waco and McLennan County orders fall into these buckets. Doesn't matter which one — you get the same lane, same paperwork, same CAGE 1LT50 invoice if you're a federal buyer. We don't run a tiered service.
Aerospace & Launch
Precision cleaning solvents, IPA at the grades flight hardware actually needs, and the regulated-shipment paperwork that goes with it. Test-stand schedules don't wait — neither do we.
Laboratory & QC
ACS reagent and USP-grade acids, bases, and solvents. Need a lot-specific COA? Just ask — we'll send it before the truck even rolls.
Food & Beverage
Food-grade phosphoric, citric, peracetic, and sanitation chemistry for processing plants. Paperwork ready, dock windows respected.
Manufacturing
Process chemistry, cleaning solvents, and bulk commodities for production lines. We consolidate shipments, run Net 30, and don't ghost you between orders.
R&D & Pilot Plants
Small packs, specialty intermediates, and fast-turn custom packs for research and prototype work. We talk to chemists, not just procurement.
Facilities & Maintenance
Degreasers, acids, glycols, and cleaners for plant ops, HVAC, and the MRO crew. Net 30 if you want it, no minimums, no drama.
Honest reasons Waco buyers stay
1998. Same family. Same dock.
Alliance Solvents & Chemicals has been shipping out of Central Texas for 28+ years. Family-founded, still privately held, still loading trucks at 204 S Edmond.
CAGE Code 1LT50
If you're DoD, NASA, or a federal lab — we're already on file. SAM.gov registered, invoices flow normally.
People you've heard of buy from us
Samsung Taylor, Komico, Toppan Photomask — plus the semi subcontractors, breweries, data-center ops, and municipal water plants across McLennan County. Real customers we'd reference if they let us.
Paperwork is part of the order
SDS and TDS sit on every product page. Lot-specific COAs go out ahead of the truck if you need them — or attached to the BOL. DOT hazmat compliance, every load, no exceptions.
Waco buyer FAQ
How fast can you actually get chemistry to Waco?
Next-day standard on all orders; same-day by arrangement on dedicated runs. Our warehouse is at 204 S Edmond St in Taylor — about 70 miles from Waco. If it's in stock and you order before the cutoff, our truck rolls that day. We don't bounce McLennan County loads through LTL carriers when our own truck can be there in under an hour.
Why are you cheaper than Univar, Brenntag, or Nexeo on freight?
Because we're not stacking a hazmat freight surcharge on top. National distributors ship from Dallas or Houston via LTL — that adds $150-$400 per shipment and 2-3 days of transit. Our trucks are 30-50 miles away, so we charge a small local delivery rate, not a freight stacking. No order minimums either. Q1 2026 McLennan County buyers we tracked typically came out way ahead on delivered cost and got their chemistry roughly 44 hours faster.
Who actually buys from you in Waco?
Mostly the aerospace & launch, laboratory & qc, food & beverage, manufacturing, r&d & pilot plants, facilities & maintenance crowd. Our named Central Texas anchors are Samsung, Komico, and Toppan Photomask — others we'd happily reference under NDA. In Waco specifically, we run loads near SpaceX McGregor, Baylor University, Mars Inc. Waco.
How do I get Net 30?
Easiest way: call (512) 365-6838 or email sales@alliancechemical.com. We'll need a credit app, your W-9, and three trade references. Most established companies are set up inside 1-2 business days. Federal buyer? CAGE 1LT50 is already on file.
Can I get an SDS, TDS, or lot-specific COA?
Yes — SDS and TDS sit right on every product page. For lot-specific COAs, just ask in the order or after; we'll email it ahead of the truck so your QC team has it before receiving. Waco's lab, aerospace, semi, and food-and-bev buyers usually want it in hand at the dock — that's the default for them.
Which Waco ZIPs and neighborhoods do you actually deliver to?
All of Waco and the rest of McLennan County. ZIPs we run regularly: 76701, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711. Areas we route through every day include SpaceX McGregor (20 mi W of Waco); Baylor University district; Waco Industrial Park; TSTC / Airport corridor.
What chemistry sells most in Waco?
The standing list: precision cleaning solvents (rocket-engine testing), IPA 99%, acetone ACS, ACS reagent acids and bases (Baylor labs), USP glycerin, food-grade phosphoric and citric acids (Mars/Cargill), peracetic acid (food safety). We keep all of it on the floor in pints, gallons, 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes.
What about winter storms and summer heat — do you keep moving?
Waco is 70 miles north — next-day standard on all orders, same-day on dedicated truck runs by arrangement. SpaceX McGregor's test-stand schedule doesn't wait for LTL; we coordinate dedicated delivery windows on 24-hour notice. Summer I-35 congestion adds roughly 45 min to the north run Jun-Aug.
Do you supply SpaceX, Samsung, Tesla, or the SH-130 data-center crowd?
Yes. Either directly or through their service contractors and facilities teams — Samsung Taylor, SpaceX Bastrop, SpaceX McGregor, Tesla Giga Texas, the SH-130 data-center spine. Being 30 miles down the road plus running a hazmat-trained fleet is why we end up the default for those operations.
What if you don't stock what I need?
Call us anyway. Out of 2,000+ SKUs on the floor we usually have it — and if not, we have standing relationships with the upstream producers and can typically land a custom pack or direct-from-mfr shipment inside a week. Bulk, drum, tote, whatever you need.
Looking for a specific chemical? Start here.
We keep statewide pages for the chemistry most Waco buyers reach for. Jump into the Texas-wide page for any of these and narrow by grade, size, and delivery lane.
Getting chemistry on your Waco dock — five steps
- Figure out what you need. Poke around our catalog or just call (512) 365-6838. Have the chemical, grade (ACS / USP / technical), concentration, and pack size in mind — pints, gallons, pails, drums, totes. We'll talk you through the rest.
- Ask for a quote. Easiest is the Waco quote form right above. Or email sales@alliancechemical.com, or call. We get back within an hour during open hours.
- Set up Net 30 if you want it. Send the credit app, W-9, and three trade references. Most B2B accounts go live inside 1–2 business days. Federal buyer? CAGE 1LT50 is already on file.
- Drop the order. PO via email, our website, or phone — whatever's easiest. You'll get an order confirm with the delivery window inside two hours. Need a COA before receiving? Just ask, we'll send it ahead.
- Take the delivery. Our HazMat-endorsed driver dispatches from Taylor with all the placarding, manifest, and BOL squared away. You get a live ETA at dispatch and signed POD at the dock. Next-day standard, or same-day on a dedicated truck run if you need it.
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