Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.

Lab Inside Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.

Identifier:: 047658
Collection Number:: A&M 2523
Title:: Lab Inside Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:: Undated
Description:: Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.
Subjects:: Factories--West Virginia, Industries.
Geographic:: Charleston (W. Va.)
Acquisition Source:: Gravely Studios
Acquisition Method:: Gift
Medium:: film negative
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView