Mineral Research & Development (MRD) is a basic manufacturer of high quality, inorganic, metallic salts. We have been in business since the early l960’s and operate as a Division of Chemical Specialties, LLC, which is owned by Huntsman Corporation (NYSE symbol HUN) headquartered in The Woodlands, TX, USA. Huntsman Corporation employs over 16,000 people worldwide and has net sales in excess of $11 billion.