CATO Research Chemical

Higher Standards for Greater Accuracy

CATO is a leading enterprise dedicated to the research, testing, calibration, and distribution of analytical reference standards. Headquartered in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, the company covers 6,000 m² of facility space and employs over 170 staff members, with technical personnel accounting for approximately 72%. By leveraging advanced small-molecule compound synthesis and analytical technologies, along with global ISO 17034 reference material certification, CATO has successfully addressed more than 980 complex chemical quality control challenges, driving significant improvements in clients’ R&D efficiency and product innovation.

Beyond its core expertise in reference standards, CATO is actively expanding into strategic new material fields, including vaccine adjuvants, pharmaceutical intermediates, photoresist intermediates, and next-generation advanced materials such as organosilicon solar cell intermediates and polyimide intermediates.

Global Partnerships

The only reference material manufacturer accredited under ISO 17034 by both CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute).

CNASSO17034

ANAB SO17034

SGSS0 9001

CATO provides a comprehensive portfolio of over 112,000 pharmacopeia- and regulation-compliant reference standards, covering more than 95% of global regulatory requirements.

58800+

Pharmaceuticals

15000+

Isotopically Labeled Reference Standards

12200+

Pesticide Residue Reference Standards

9900+

Consumer Products

5200+

Veterinary Drug Residue Standards

3150+

Natural Extracts

3100+

Quality Control Reference Standards

3000+

New Materials

2950+

Food

2200+

Environment

5200+

Custom Synthesis Services

Pesticide Residue Reference Standards

Biopesticides
Agrochemical Residue Standards
Insecticides
Herbicides, Desiccants, and Soil Fumigants
Fungicides
Plant Growth Regulators
Acaricides
Other Pesticide Residue Standards

Natural Extract Reference Standards

Fatty Acids
Phenolic Acids
Anthraquinones
Terpenes
Sterols
Saponins

Phenylpropanoids
Flavonoids
Alkaloids
Amino Acids and Peptides
Other Natural Extract Standardsy84

Veterinary Drug Residue Standards

β-adrenergic receptor agonists
Cephalosporins
Malachite Green
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Melamine and Analogues

Hormones in Animal-Derived Food
Nitroimidazoles and Metabolites
Penicillins
Nitroimidazoles
Quinolones
Other Veterinary Drug Residue Standards

Food Testing Reference Standards

Food Additives
Amino Acids & Organic Acids
Natural Toxins & Metabolites
Fatty Acids & Esters
Vitamins

Food Colorants
Other Food Testing Standards
Hormones
Nitrosamines

Consumer Product Testing Standards

RoHS Directive Standards
REACH Regulation Standards
Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)
Flame Retardants
Plasticizers
Azo Dyes
Optical Brighteners

Optical Brighteners
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Environmental Testing Standards

Dioxins
Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)
Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs)
Antibiotics (Environmental Residues)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Polychlorobenzenes
Pentachlorophenol and Its Salts/Esters
Emerging Contaminants
Organophosphate Esters (OPEs)
Other Environmental Testing Standards

Quality Control Reference Standards

Veterinary Drug Residues
Pesticide Residues
Nutritional Component Analysis
Contaminant Analysis
Active Ingredient Analysis
Additive Testing

Toxin Testing
Inorganic Elemental Analysis
Physicochemical Analysis
Microbiological Analysis
Other Quality Control Reference Standards

Isotopically Labeled Reference Materials

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Mass Spectrometry
Environmental Testing
Food Testing
Pesticide Residue Analysis
Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis
Other Isotopically Labeled Standard

Professional Packaging

CATO reference standards are shipped worldwide with dedicated dry ice containers and protective thick-walled foam boxes, combined with high-density ice packs, ensuring product integrity during transportation.

Dedicated Dry Ice Containers

-20°C Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring

Zipper-Style Opening for Easy Unpacking

Insulated Foam for Refrigerated/Frozen Transport

Clearly Labeled, Moisture-Proof Exterior

Reusable Transport Containers

PP Plastic Bottles

  • Resistant to Organic Solvents and Acids/Alkalis, Drop-Tested to 20m
  • Bottom Locking Design, Modular Assembly, Efficient Storage
  • Rewritable Bottle Caps for Convenient Labeling
  • Tamper-Evident Locking Design with Seal Indicator

PP Synthetic Labels

  • Tear-Resistant, Smudge-Proof, Moisture-Protected Printing
  • QR Code for Certificate Download

CATO packaging upgrade highlights

  • Modular Assembly for Flexible & Efficient Storage

  • Writable Bottles & Labels for Clear Identification

  • Tamper-Evident Rings for Product Integrity

  • Erasable Labels for Reuse & Sustainability

  • PP Label Paper, Smudge-Proof & Legible

  • Waterproof & Durable for Long-Term Stability