QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP
10-K, 1996-03-29
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-K

              |X| ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                   For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995

                                       or

            |_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

             for transition period from                 to 

                          Commission file number 0-7154

                           QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

   A Pennsylvania Corporation                           No. 23-0993790
(State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
incorporation or organization)

              Elm and Lee Streets, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania    19428
              (Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 832-4000

           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                                   Name of each Exchange on
        Title of each class                            which registered

                                      None

           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                          Common Stock, $1.00 par value

         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes _X_   No ___.

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. ___

         State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant. (The aggregate market value is computed by
reference to the last reported sale on the Nasdaq National Market System on
March 15, 1996): $102,577,374.

         Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's
classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date: 8,669,320 shares of
Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value, as of March 15, 1996.

                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(1)  Portions of the Registrant's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year
     ended December 31, 1995 are incorporated into Parts I and II.

(2)  Portions of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement dated March 29,
     1996 in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
     May 9, 1996 are incorporated into Part III.

The exhibit index is located on page 12.

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                                     PART I

         As used in this Report, the term "Quaker," unless the context otherwise
requires,  means Quaker Chemical Corporation,  its subsidiaries,  and associated
companies.

Item 1.  Business.

General Description

         Quaker  develops,  produces,  and markets a broad  range of  formulated
chemical  specialty  products for various  heavy  industrial  and  manufacturing
applications and, in addition,  offers and markets chemical management services,
including recycling services.  Quaker's principal products and services include:
(i)  rolling  lubricants  (used  by  manufacturers  of steel in the hot and cold
rolling of steel);  (ii) corrosion  preventives  (used by steel and metalworking
customers to protect metal during  manufacture,  storage,  and shipment);  (iii)
metal finishing compounds (used to prepare metal surfaces for special treatments
such  as  galvanizing   and  tin  plating  and  to  prepare  metal  for  further
processing);  (iv)  machining  and  grinding  compounds  (used  by  metalworking
customers in cutting,  shaping,  and grinding metal parts which require  special
treatment to enable them to tolerate  the  manufacturing  process);  (v) forming
compounds (used to facilitate the drawing and extrusion of metal products); (vi)
paper  production  products  (used  as  defoamers,  release  agents,  softeners,
debonders,   and   dispersants);   (vii)   hydraulic   fluids  (used  by  steel,
metalworking, and other customers to operate hydraulically activated equipment);
(viii)  products  for the  removal of  hydrogen  sulfide  in various  industrial
applications;  (ix) chemical  milling maskants for the aerospace  industry;  (x)
construction  products  such as flexible  sealants and  protective  coatings for
various  applications;  and (xi)  programs  to provide  recycling  and  chemical
management services.

         In 1995,  the Company  acquired 90% of the outstanding  common stock of
Celumi Ltda.  (located in Brazil),  a supplier of chemical specialty products to
the  metalworking  industry,  and a 60%  interest in a joint  venture  with Wuxi
Quaker Chemical  Company Limited to manufacture  lubricants for the cold rolling
of steel and other  products  for the steel  industry in China.  For  additional
information  regarding these transactions,  see Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial  Statements  which  appears on p. 27 of the  Registrant's  1995 Annual
Report to  Shareholders,  the  incorporated  portions  of which are  included as
Exhibit 13 to this Report.

         Substantially all of Quaker's sales worldwide are made directly through
its own  sales  force.  Quaker  sales  persons  visit the  plants  of  customers
regularly, and through training and experience,  identify production needs which
can be resolved or alleviated  either by adapting  Quaker's existing products or
by applying new formulations developed in Quaker's laboratories. Sales personnel
may call upon Quaker's regional managers,  product managers,  and members of its
laboratory  staff for  assistance  in obtaining and setting up product tests and
evaluating the results of such tests. In


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1995,  certain products were also sold in Canada,  Korea, and India by exclusive
licensees under long-term royalty agreements.  Generally, separate manufacturing
facilities of a single customer are served by different sales personnel.

Competition

         The chemical specialty industry is composed of a number of companies of
similar size as well as companies larger and smaller than Quaker.  Quaker cannot
readily determine its precise position in the industry.  Many competitors are in
fewer and more specialized  product  classifications or provide different levels
of  technical  services  in  terms  of  specific   formulations  for  individual
customers.  Competition  in the  industry is based  primarily  on the ability to
provide  products  which meet the needs of the  customer  and  render  technical
services and  laboratory  assistance to customers  and, to a lesser  extent,  on
price.

Major Customers

         During 1995, Quaker's five largest customers (each composed of multiple
subsidiaries or divisions with semi-autonomous  purchasing  authority) accounted
for  approximately  13% of its  consolidated net sales with the largest of these
customers  accounting for  approximately  3% of  consolidated  net sales. 

Raw Materials

         Quaker uses over 500 raw materials,  including  mineral oils,  fats and
fat  derivatives,   ethylene  derivatives,   solvents,  surface  active  agents,
chlorinated  paraffinic  compounds,  and a wide variety of organic and inorganic
compounds.  In 1995,  only one raw material  accounted for as much as 12% of the
total cost of Quaker's raw material  purchases.  Quaker has multiple  sources of
supply for most  materials,  and  management  believes  that the  failure of any
single supplier would not have a material adverse effect upon its business.

Patents and Trademarks

         Quaker  has a  limited  number  of  patents  and  patent  applications,
including  patents issued,  applied for, or acquired in the United States and in
various  foreign  countries,  some of  which  may  prove to be  material  to its
business.  Principal reliance is placed upon Quaker's  proprietary  formulae and
the  application of its skills and experience to meet customer  needs.  Quaker's
products are  identified  by  trademarks  which are  registered  throughout  its
marketing  area.  Quaker makes little use of advertising but relies heavily upon
its reputation in the markets which it serves.


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Research and Development--Laboratories

         Quaker's research and development  laboratories are directed  primarily
toward applied  research and development  since the nature of Quaker's  business
requires  continuing  modification  and  improvement of  formulations to provide
chemical specialties to satisfy customer requirements.

         Quaker maintains quality control  laboratory  facilities in each of its
manufacturing   locations.  In  addition,   Quaker  maintains  in  Conshohocken,
Pennsylvania,  laboratory  facilities  which are  devoted  primarily  to applied
research and development.

         Most of  Quaker's  subsidiaries  and  associates  also have  laboratory
facilities.  Although not as complete as the  Conshohocken  laboratories,  these
facilities are generally  sufficient for the requirements of the customers being
served.   If  problems  are  encountered  which  cannot  be  resolved  by  local
laboratories,  such problems may be referred to the corporate  laboratory staff,
which also defines and supervises corporate research projects.

         Approximately  160  persons,  of whom 84 have B. S. degrees and 34 have
B.S. and advanced degrees, are employed in Quaker's laboratories.

Number of Employees

         On December 31, 1995, Quaker's consolidated companies had 870 full-time
employees  of whom  388  were  employed  by the  parent  company  and  its  U.S.
subsidiaries  and 482 were  employed by its  non-U.S.  subsidiaries.  Associated
non-U.S.  companies of Quaker (in which it owns 50% or less) employed 146 people
on December 31, 1995.

Product Classification

         Incorporated  by  reference  is  the  information   concerning  product
classification  by markets  served  appearing  under the  caption  "Supplemental
Financial  Information"  on page 32 of the  Registrant's  1995 Annual  Report to
Shareholders,  the incorporated  portions of which are included as Exhibit 13 to
this Report.

Non-U.S. Activities

         Incorporated  by  reference  is  the  information  concerning  non-U.S.
activities appearing in Note 9 to Notes to Consolidated  Financial Statements on
page 27 of the  Registrant's  1995 Annual Report to  Shareholders  and under the
caption  "General" of the  Operations  section of  Management's  Discussion  and
Analysis of Financial  Condition and Results of Operations which appears on page
15


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of the  aforementioned  Annual Report,  the  incorporated  portions of which are
included as Exhibit 13 to this Report.

Item 2.  Properties.

         Quaker's  principal  facilities  in the United  States  are  located in
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and Detroit, Michigan. Quaker's non-U.S. subsidiaries
own facilities in Woodchester,  England; Uithoorn, The Netherlands;  Villeneuve,
France; and Santa Perpetua de Mogoda,  Spain and lease small sales facilities in
other locations.  All of these facilities are owned mortgage free. Financing for
the Technical Center in Conshohocken,  Pennsylvania was arranged through the use
of  industrial  revenue and  development  bonds with an  outstanding  balance at
December 31, 1995 of $5,000,000.

         Quaker's  aforementioned  facilities consist of various  manufacturing,
administrative,  warehouse,  and laboratory buildings.  Substantially all of the
buildings are of  fire-resistant  construction  and are equipped with  sprinkler
systems.  All facilities are primarily of masonry and/or steel  construction and
are adequate and suitable  for Quaker's  present  operations.  The Company has a
program to identify  needed  capital  improvements  which will be implemented as
management considers necessary or desirable. Most locations have various numbers
of raw material storage tanks ranging from 6 to 63 having a capacity from 500 to
80,000 gallons each and processing or manufacturing  vessels ranging in capacity
from 50 to 12,000 gallons each.

         In order to facilitate  compliance with applicable federal,  state, and
local statutes and regulations  relating to  occupational  health and safety and
protection  of the  environment,  the  Company  has an  ongoing  program of site
assessment,  currently directed primarily to facilities in the United States for
the purpose of  identifying  capital  expenditures  or other actions that may be
necessary  to comply  with such  requirements.  The  program  includes  periodic
inspections  of each facility in the United States by Quaker and/or  independent
environmental experts, as well as ongoing inspections by on-site personnel. Such
inspections  are addressed to  operational  matters,  record-keeping,  reporting
requirements,  and capital improvements.  In 1995, capital expenditures directed
solely  or  primarily  to  regulatory   compliance   amounted  to  approximately
$1,800,000.

         Quaker's  executive  offices  are  located  in  a  four-story  building
containing a total of  approximately  47,000  square  feet.  A Technical  Center
containing approximately 28,700 square feet houses the laboratory facility. Both
of  these  facilities  are  adjacent  to  Quaker's   manufacturing  facility  in
Conshohocken.

         Quaker's  50% or less owned  non-U.S.  associates  own or lease a plant
and/or sales facilities in various locations.


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Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.

         The  Company  is a  party  to  proceedings,  cases,  and  requests  for
information from, and negotiations with, various claimants and federal and state
agencies relating to various matters including  environmental  matters,  none of
which is expected to result in  monetary  sanctions  in an amount or in an award
that would have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations
or financial  condition.  For information  concerning  pending  asbestos-related
cases against a  non-operating  subsidiary and amounts  accrued  associated with
certain environmental  investigatory and noncapital  remediation costs, refer to
Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated  Financial  Statements which appears on page 28
in the  Registrant's  1995  Annual  Report  to  Shareholders,  the  incorporated
portions of which are included as Exhibit 13 to this Report.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

         No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the last
quarter of the period covered by this Report.

Item 4(a).  Executive Officers of the Registrant.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                           Year First
                                                                                                           Elected as
                                                                                                          an Executive
       Name                                   Office (since)                             Age                Officer
       ----                                   --------------                             ---                -------
<S>                                         <C>                                          <C>                <C> 
Peter A. Benoliel                           Chairman of the Board (1980)                 64                 1963

Ronald J. Naples                            President and Chief                          50                 1995
                                            Executive Officer (1995)

Jose Luiz Bregolato                         Vice President-South America                 50                 1993
                                             (1993)

Daniel S. Ma                                Vice President-Asia/Pacific                  55                 1995
                                             (1995)

Marcus C. J. Meijer                         Vice President-Europe (1990)                 48                 1990

Clifford E. Montgomery                      Vice President-Human Resources               48                 1990
                                             (1990)
</TABLE>

         All of the Executive Officers with the exception of Messrs.  Bregolato,
Ma, and Naples have served as officers of the  Registrant for more than the past
five years. Prior to his election as an officer of the Registrant, Mr. Bregolato
served as Financial Consultant and Administrative Director of Fabrica Carioca de
Catalisadores,  S.A. to which he was appointed in 1985. Prior to his election as
an officer of the Registrant, Mr. Ma was Managing Director, Asia/Pacific Region,
to which he was appointed in


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1993 and was Business  Manager,  PPG Industries from 1991 to 1993.  Prior to his
election as President and Chief Executive  Officer,  effective  October 2, 1995,
Mr. Naples served as Chairman of the Board and Chief  Executive  Officer of Hunt
Manufacturing  Company until April 6, 1995, a position held for over five years.
Mr. Naples has been a Director of the Registrant since 1988.

         There  is no  family  relationship  between  any  of  the  Registrant's
Executive Officers. Each officer is elected for a term of one year.

                                     PART II

Item 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Equity and
         Related Stockholder Matters.

         Incorporated  by  reference  is the  information  appearing  under  the
caption  "Stock Market and Related  Security  Holder  Matters" on page 32 of the
Registrant's  1995 Annual Report to Shareholders,  the incorporated  portions of
which are included as Exhibit 13 to this Report.

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data.

         Incorporated  by  reference  is the  information  appearing  under  the
caption  "Eleven-Year   Financial  Information"  on  pages  30  and  31  of  the
Registrant's  1995 Annual Report to Shareholders,  the incorporated  portions of
which are included as Exhibit 13 to this Report.

Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations.

         Incorporated  by  reference  is the  information  appearing  under  the
caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of  Operations"  on pages 14 and 15 of the  Registrant's  1995 Annual  Report to
Shareholders,  the incorporated  portions of which are included as Exhibit 13 to
this Report.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

         Incorporated  by  reference  is the  information  appearing on pages 13
through  32  of  the  Registrant's  1995  Annual  Report  to  Shareholders,  the
incorporated portions of which are included as Exhibit 13 to this Report.

Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
         on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

         None.


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                                    PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.

         Incorporated  by reference  is the  information  beginning  immediately
following the caption "Election of Directors" to, but not including, the caption
"Executive   Compensation"   contained  in  the  Registrant's  definitive  Proxy
Statement  to be filed no later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year
ended  December  31,  1995 (the  "1996  Proxy  Statement")  and the  information
appearing in Item 4(a) on page 5 of this Report.  Based solely on the  Company's
review of certain  reports  filed with the  Securities  and Exchange  Commission
pursuant  to Section  16(a) of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of 1934 (the "1934
Act"), as amended,  and written  representations  of the Company's  officers and
directors,  the Company  believes that all reports required to be filed pursuant
to the 1934 Act with  respect to  transactions  in the  Company's  Common  Stock
through  December 31, 1995 were filed on a timely basis except for one filing on
Form 4 covering one  transaction  each for Patricia C. Barron,  Lennox K. Black,
and Edwin J. Delattre.

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

         Incorporated  by reference  is the  information  beginning  immediately
following  the  caption  "Executive  Compensation"  to, but not  including,  the
caption  "Compensation/Management  Development  Committee  Report  on  Executive
Compensation" contained in the Registrant's 1996 Proxy Statement.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
         and Management.

         Incorporated  by reference  is the  information  beginning  immediately
following  the caption  "Security  Ownership  of Certain  Beneficial  Owners and
Management" to, but not including, the caption "Election of Directors" contained
in the Registrant's 1996 Proxy Statement.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.

         No information is required to be provided in response to this Item 13.

                                     PART IV

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules,
         and Reports on Form 8-K.

         (a)  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules


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               1. Financial Statements

                    The  following  is a list of the  Financial  Statements  and
               related  documents which have been incorporated by reference from
               the  Registrant's  Annual Report to  Shareholders  for the fiscal
               year ended December 31, 1995, as set forth in Item 8:

                    Consolidated Statement of Operations

                    Consolidated Balance Sheet

                    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

                    Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity

                    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

                    Report of Independent Accountants

               2. Financial Statement Schedules

                    All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or
               the required  information is shown in the financial statements or
               notes thereto.

                    Financial  statements  of 50% or less owned  companies  have
               been  omitted  because none of the  companies  meets the criteria
               requiring inclusion of such statements.

               3. Exhibits  (numbered in accordance  with Item 601 of Regulation
                  S-K)

                    3(a)--Articles of Incorporation.

                          Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Form 10-Q
                          as filed by the Registrant for the quarter ended March
                          31, 1987.

                    3(b)--By-Laws.

                          Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to Form 10-Q
                          as filed by the  Registrant for the quarter ended June
                          30, 1993.

                    4   --Shareholder Rights Plan.  Incorporated by reference to
                          Form 8-K as  filed by  the Registrant  on February 20,
                          1990.


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                   10(a)--Long-Term  Performance  Incentive Plan as approved May
                          5, 1993. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) as
                          filed by the  Registrant  with  Form 10-K for the year
                          1993.

                   10(b)--Employment  Agreement  by and between  Registrant  and
                          Peter  A.  Benoliel.   Incorporated  by  reference  to
                          Exhibit  10(b) as filed by  Registrant  with Form 10-K
                          for the year 1989.*

                   10(f)--Employment  Agreement  by and between  Registrant  and
                          Clifford E.  Montgomery.  Incorporated by reference to
                          Exhibit  10(i) as filed by  Registrant  with Form 10-K
                          for the year 1990.*

                   10(h)--Documents  constituting  employment  contract  by  and
                          between  Quaker  Chemical  Europe  B.V.  and M.  C. J.
                          Meijer.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(h) as
                          filed by Registrant with Form 10-K for the year 1993.*

                   10(i)--Employment Agreement by and between the Registrant and
                          Ronald J. Naples. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
                          10(i) as filed by  Registrant  with  Form 10-Q for the
                          quarter ended September 30, 1995.*

                   10(j)--Amendment  to  the  Stock  Option  Agreement  by  and
                          between  the   Registrant   and  Ronald  J.   Naples.
                          Incorporated  by reference to Exhibit  10(i) as filed
                          by  Registrant  with Form 10-Q for the quarter  ended
                          September 30, 1995.*                                 

                   10(k)--Employment  Agreement  by and between  Registrant  and
                          Jose Luiz Bregolato.*

                   10(l)--Employment  Agreement by and  between  Registrant  and
                          Daniel S. Ma.*

                   13   --Portions of the  1995 Annual  Report to  Shareholders
                          incorporated by reference.

                   21   --Subsidiaries and Affiliates of the Registrant.
                   23   --Consent of Independent Accountants.
                   27   --Financial Data Schedule.

               *       A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
                       required to be filed as an exhibit to this Report.

          (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.

               No reports on Form 8-K were  filed by the  Registrant  during the
               last quarter of the period covered by this Report.


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          (c)  The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K filed as part
               of this Report or incorporated  herein by reference are listed in
               subparagraph (a)(3) of this Item 14.

          (d)  The financial  statement  schedules are omitted  because they are
               not  applicable  or the  required  information  is  shown  in the
               financial statements or notes thereto.


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                                   SIGNATURES

      Pursuant  to the  requirements  of Section  13 or 15(d) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                             QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
                                   ---------------------------------------------
                                                      Registrant

Date:  March 29, 1996              By:  RONALD J. NAPLES
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                        Ronald J. Naples
                                        President and Chief Executive Officer

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, this
Report  has  been  signed  below  by the  following  persons  on  behalf  of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         Signatures                                                  Capacity                              Date
         ----------                                                  --------                              ----
<S>                                                       <C>                                         <C> 
RONALD J. NAPLES
- ------------------------------------------                Principal Executive Officer and             March 29, 1996
Ronald J. Naples                                          Director
President and Chief Executive Officer

RICHARD J. FAGAN
- ------------------------------------------                Principal Accounting Officer                March 29, 1996
Richard J. Fagan
Corporate Controller and Acting Treasurer

PETER A. BENOLIEL
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Peter A. Benoliel, Chairman of the Board

JOSEPH B. ANDERSON, JR.
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Joseph B. Anderson, Jr.

PATRICIA C. BARRON
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Patricia C. Barron

WILLIAM L. BATCHELOR
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
William L. Batchelor

LENNOX K. BLACK
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Lennox K. Black

EDWIN J. DELATTRE
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Edwin J. Delattre

FRANCIS J. DUNLEAVY
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Francis J. Dunleavy

ROBERT P. HAUPTFUHRER
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Robert P. Hauptfuhrer

FREDERICK HELDRING
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Frederick Heldring

ALEX SATINSKY
- ------------------------------------------                Director                                    March 29, 1996
Alex Satinsky
</TABLE>


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

   Exhibit No.                       Description
   -----------                       -----------

      10(k)            Employment Agreement by and between Registrant and Jose
                       Luiz Bregolato

      10(l)            Employment Agreement by and between Registrant and Daniel
                       S. Ma

      13               Portions of the 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders
                       Incorporated by Reference

      21               Subsidiaries and Affiliates of the Registrant

      23               Consent of Independent Accountants

      27               Financial Data Schedule


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                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

         THIS  EMPLOYMENT  AGREEMENT,  made and entered into as of the 14 day of
June,  1993,  by  and  between  QUAKER  CHEMICAL  CORPORATION,   a  Pennsylvania
corporation  (hereinafter  referred  to as  "QUAKER"),  and JOSE LUIZ  BREGOLATO
(hereinafter referred to as "BREGOLATO").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

         WHEREAS, QUAKER wishes to employ BREGOLATO and BREGOLATO
wishes to be employed by QUAKER;

         NOW,  THEREFORE,  in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
herein contained,  and intending to be legally bound hereby,  the parties hereto
agree as follows:

         1. QUAKER  agrees to employ  BREGOLATO  and  BREGOLATO  agrees to serve
QUAKER as Vice  President-South  America of QUAKER and such other  executive and
administrative  duties as shall be assigned to him by the Board of  Directors or
President of QUAKER.

         2. The term of  BREGOLATO's  employment  shall commence on 14 June 1993
and continue for an indefinite period of time.

         3. QUAKER shall pay to BREGOLATO and  BREGOLATO  shall accept an annual
rate of salary as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto,  payable semi-monthly,
during  the  term of this  Employment  Agreement  or any  extension  or  renewal
thereof.

         4. BREGOLATO  shall  participate in such QUAKER  Incentive  Programs as
described and set forth in Exhibit A. As an Officer of


                               Exhibit 10(k) Page
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QUAKER, the particulars of Exhibit A may be amended by the Board of Directors at
any time as to any matter set forth  therein  including  rate of annual  salary,
eligibility  to  participate  in any given QUAKER  incentive  plan, the level of
participation  in any QUAKER incentive plan, and the terms and conditions of any
QUAKER  incentive  plan.  Any  changes  to Exhibit A shall not affect any of the
other terms and conditions hereof including,  without limitation, the provisions
of Paragraph 10. For the purposes of this Agreement,  the term "QUAKER Incentive
Program"  shall  refer  to each  individual  as well as the  combined  incentive
programs approved by the Board of Directors. Revisions to Exhibit A shall become
effective upon notification in writing by QUAKER.

         5. BREGOLATO shall also receive  vacation time equal to thirty calendar
days annually and a compensation equal to a half-month salary.

         6. In the event of the death of BREGOLATO  during which this Employment
Agreement is in effect,  and as to which no notice of termination has been given
by either  party,  QUAKER  shall (a) continue to pay a sum of money equal to the
salary that would have been paid to him for four months following his death just
as if he were living,  and (b) QUAKER shall pay a death  benefit  payment in the
amount of BREGOLATO's annual salary as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof, plus the
sum of $30,000,  and payment thereof shall be made,  without interest,  in three
equal payments  respectively  within 16, 28, and 40 months after the date of his
death. Payments made pursuant to this Paragraph 6 shall be made to the person or
persons


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who may be designated by BREGOLATO, in writing, and, in the event he fails to so
designate to whom payments shall be made,  payments shall be made to BREGOLATO's
personal representatives.

         7. BREGOLATO covenants and agrees that he will, during the term of this
Employment Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof,  devote his knowledge,
skill,  and working time solely and exclusively to the business and interests of
QUAKER. BREGOLATO further covenants and agrees that he will not, during the term
of this Employment  Agreement or any extension or renewal  thereof,  directly or
indirectly,  enter into any business or employment of a similar nature as QUAKER
or of any wholly or  partially-owned  subsidiary of QUAKER (as owner,  employee,
agent, or otherwise) unless QUAKER consents in writing to such activity.

         8.  BREGOLATO  covenants and agrees that he will,  during and after the
termination  of his  employment  hereunder,  hold  inviolate and keep secret all
knowledge or information  obtained by him or developed by him from or out of his
employment including,  but not limited to, trade secrets,  materials used, trade
practices,  names of customers,  formulae, and processes of manufacture,  all of
which shall be and shall remain the sole and absolute  property of QUAKER and/or
its subsidiaries,  as the case may be, and that he will not impart or make known
any of such knowledge or information to any person,  firm, or corporation except
when  specifically  authorized so to do in writing signed by the Chairman of the
Board or the President of QUAKER.


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         9.  BREGOLATO  covenants and agrees that for a period of one year after
the  termination  of  his  employment  hereunder,   he  will  not,  directly  or
indirectly, solicit, cause to be solicited, or aid in soliciting the business of
any  accounts  sold  or  solicited  by  QUAKER  or by any of its  subsidiary  or
affiliated  companies,  or any joint venture of which QUAKER is a party,  during
the period of his employment by QUAKER.  The foregoing is intended to apply only
to such  activities  which may relate to the selling of  products  or  materials
similar  in nature or  functional  usage to those  manufactured  and/or  sold by
QUAKER,  or by any of its  subsidiary  or  affiliated  companies  or such  joint
ventures,  and, as well,  to any  advisory  services  with respect  thereto.  In
addition,  BREGOLATO covenants and agrees that after termination, he will not at
any time seek to hire or engage as a consultant any QUAKER employee.

         10. The purpose of this  Paragraph 10 is to reinforce and encourage the
continued  dedication and attention of BREGOLATO to BREGOLATO's  assigned duties
under this Employment Agreement without distraction as a result of circumstances
which may arise  from the  possibility  of a change of  control or an attempt to
change the control of QUAKER.

               (a) Upon the  occurrence of a "First  Event," QUAKER will deposit
in an escrow account at Philadelphia National Bank (or such other bank as QUAKER
may  hereafter  designate)  (the  "Bank") an amount  equal to  BREGOLATO's  then
current annual salary for an eighteen (18) month period  ("Termination  Pay"). A
"First Event"


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for the purposes of this Agreement shall mean any one of the
following events.

               (1) Shares of  QUAKER's  Common  Stock are  acquired  (other than
          directly  from QUAKER in exchange  for cash or property) by any person
          (as used in  Sections 13 and 14 of the Act) other than a person who is
          a present  Officer or  Director  of QUAKER,  who  thereby  becomes the
          beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Act) of more than
          10% of the issued and outstanding shares of QUAKER's Common Stock.

               (2) Any person, firm, or corporation  (including a shareholder of
          QUAKER)  makes a tender  offer or exchange  offer for, or a request or
          invitation  for tenders or  exchanges  of,  shares of QUAKER's  Common
          Stock.

               (b) If a "Second  Event" shall occur and  thereafter  (but within
three (3) years after date of the  occurrence  of the First  Event)  BREGOLATO's
employment  with QUAKER shall  terminate for a reason other than (I) BREGOLATO's
death, (II) BREGOLATO's normal retirement for age, (III) BREGOLATO's physical or
mental disability in accordance with prevailing QUAKER policy, (IV) by QUAKER as
a Termination  for Cause,  or (V) by BREGOLATO  other than as a Termination  for
Good Reason,  BREGOLATO may demand that the Bank pay  BREGOLATO the  Termination
Pay (the "Demand").

                  A "Second Event" for the purposes of this Agreement shall mean
any of the following events occurring after a First Event:


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               (1) A new  Director  of QUAKER is elected in an election in which
          the acquirer of the shares or the offeror or the requester  voted,  in
          person or by  proxy,  and such new  Director  was not  nominated  as a
          candidate in a proxy  statement  forwarded to shareholders by QUAKER's
          management prior to the occurrence of the First Event.

               (2)  More  than  20% of the  issued  and  outstanding  shares  of
          QUAKER's  Common Stock are owned by one person (as used in Sections 13
          and 14 of the Act)  other  than a person  who is a present  Officer or
          Director of QUAKER.

               (3)  During  any  period  of  two  consecutive   calendar  years,
          individuals  who at the beginning of such period  constitute  QUAKER's
          Board of  Directors  cease  for any  reason to  constitute  at least a
          majority  thereof,  unless the election or the nomination for election
          by QUAKER's  shareholders  of each new Director was approved by a vote
          of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Directors then still in office who
          were Directors at the beginning of the two (2) year period.

               (c) After the receipt of the Demand,  the Bank will pay BREGOLATO
the Termination Pay in eighteen (18) equal consecutive monthly installments, the
first such  installment  to be paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the
demand. BREGOLATO shall not be required to diminish the amount of any payment to
which he is entitled under this  subparagraph (c) by seeking other employment or
otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for in this subparagraph
(c) be reduced by any compensation earned by BREGOLATO


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as the result of employment by another employer after the date of
termination.

               (d) QUAKER may withdraw the  deposited  Termination  Pay if three
(3) years  elapse  from the date of deposit  thereof,  and if no demand has been
made.  If, prior to the  expiration  of said three (3) year period,  there shall
occur  another  First Event,  QUAKER will not be required to make an  additional
deposit of Termination Pay, but the three (3) year period described herein shall
be deemed  to  commence  on the date of the  occurrence  of the last such  First
Event.

               (e) QUAKER shall pay the usual and customary  charges of the Bank
for acting as escrow  agent.  QUAKER  will be entitled to the payment of any and
all interest and other income  earned by the Bank through the  investment of the
deposited  Termination Pay. Said interest shall be paid to QUAKER as earned. The
escrow arrangement may be subject to the Bank's usual rules and procedures,  and
QUAKER will  indemnify  the Bank  against any loss or  liability  for any action
taken by it in good faith as escrow agent.

         11. In the event that QUAKER,  in its sole  discretion  and at any time
terminates  this Agreement with  BREGOLATO,  QUAKER agrees to provide  BREGOLATO
with reasonable  out-placement  assistance and a severance payment that shall be
equal to but not less than an amount  equal to six months'  compensation,  which
shall be increased by one month for each  additional  year of employment up to a
maximum of twelve months' compensation.


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         12.  Termination.  This Employment  Agreement also can be terminated at
any time by "Termination  for Cause" or "Termination for Good Reason" as defined
in Paragraph 13.

         13.  Definitions.  For the purposes of this  agreement,  the  following
definitions shall apply and will be used:

               (a) "Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;

               (b) "QUAKER's  Common Stock" means shares of Common Stock,  $1.00
par value, of QUAKER;

               (c)  "Termination  for Cause" means  BREGOLATO's  employment with
QUAKER shall have been terminated by QUAKER by reason of either:

               (A) The willful and continued failure by BREGOLATO  substantially
          to perform BREGOLATO's duties under this Employment Agreement; or

               (B) The willful  engaging by BREGOLATO  in a continued  course of
          misconduct  which is  materially  injurious to QUAKER,  monetarily  or
          otherwise.

              BREGOLATO shall have been given notice thereof from QUAKER's Board
of  Directors  and an  opportunity  (with  counsel) to be heard by said Board of
Directors,  and the Board of  Directors  shall have made a  reasonable  and good
faith  finding that  BREGOLATO was guilty of the conduct set forth in clause (A)
or (B) hereof.

               (d)  "Termination for Good Reason" means  BREGOLATO's  employment
with QUAKER  shall have been  terminated  by  BREGOLATO  by reason of a material
change announced or promulgated by QUAKER in


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the  terms,  conditions,   duties,  compensation,  or  benefits  of  BREGOLATO's
employment with QUAKER and not agreed to by BREGOLATO.

         14.  This  Employment   Agreement   contains  all  the  agreements  and
understandings between the parties hereto with respect to BREGOLATO's employment
by QUAKER and supersedes all prior or  contemporaneous  agreements  with respect
thereto.  This Employment Agreement shall be binding upon and for to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their respective personal representatives, successors,
and assigns.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF,  QUAKER has caused this Employment  Agreement to be
signed by its President, thereunto duly authorized, and its corporate seal to be
hereunto affixed and attested by its Vice President and Corporate Secretary, and
BREGOLATO  has  hereunto  set his hand and seal all as of the day and year first
above written.

ATTEST:                                       QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

[SEAL]

                                              By:
- ------------------------------                   -----------------------------
Karl H. Spaeth
Vice President and Corporate
  Secretary


WITNESS:

- ------------------------------                 -------------------------------


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                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

                                    EXHIBIT A

                                   Effective:

Name of Employee:      Jose Luiz Bregolato

Address:               Rua Ipanema 151/902
                       22631-390 Barra da Tijuca
                       Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil

Title:                 Vice President-South America

Annual Rate of
Salary at
Starting Date:         $105,000*

* It is agreed that on a semi-monthly basis, Bregolato is authorized to withdraw
cruzeiros in the amount equal to U.S. dollars pro-rated on a semi-monthly basis.
While not guaranteed, this amount may be amended based on performance.

Participation in Quaker Incentive Programs through 1993

It is understood that under conditions of the Quaker incentive programs, changes
in the  percentage  of award  criteria  are  possible  in  response  to business
requirements.

Incentive Bonus Plan

     Bonus will be based on the following  award criteria of Quaker's  Incentive
     Bonus Plan

         Corporation Financial Results                                 35%
         South America Financial Results                               25%
         Personal Goals                                                40%

     Target  Award  will be  $57,750.  Award to be  prorated  in 1993 to reflect
     actual employment period.

     For the year 1993 only,  the Incentive  Bonus payable will not be less than
     $20,000.

Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan

     Type of stock options offered - Incentive
     Number of shares subject to option - 20,000
     Performance Incentive Units - 10,000
     Option price per share - Closing price on effective date hereof


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     Participation under and subject to the terms of a Stock Option Agreement

Automobile Allowance

     To be allowed an  automobile  similar in style to a Chevrolet  Omega 3.0 (6
     cylinder)  with Quaker to pay all operating  expenses,  except for vacation
     travel. It will be traded in on a new vehicle every three years.

Housing

     Quaker  will  provide a company  loan equal to the  outstanding  balance of
     Bregolato's  existing loan ($35,000),  repayable over five years and on the
     following terms and conditions --

1.   Bregolato  hereby  acknowledges  receipt of a loan for housing  from Quaker
     Chemical Corporation in the amount of $US 35,000.00.

2.   In consideration of the foregoing and intending to be legally bound hereby,
     Bregolato agrees to repay the loan in 5 equal payments of $US 7,000.00 each
     beginning June 1, 1994 and June 1 of each year thereafter, by check payable
     to Quaker Chemical  Corporation and delivered to W. G. Hamilton,  Corporate
     Treasurer, Quaker Chemical Corporation, Elm and Lee Streets,  Conshohocken,
     PA 19428

3.   The loan shall be  interest  free and no  interest  shall be  payable  with
     respect to the outstanding principal.

4.   Should  Bregolato's  employment  with Quaker  Chemical  Corporation (or any
     subsidiary  or affiliate  thereof)  cease for any reason,  the  outstanding
     balance of the loan shall immediately become due and payable in full on the
     date active employment ceases.

School Costs

     Quaker will reimburse  Bregolato for up to 50% of school costs of children,
     not to exceed  $250.00  per month,  for a period of two  years.  Reasonable
     English language instruction will be provided Bregolato's wife.

Medical/Dental; Pension; Life Insurance

     Quaker will provide or assist in  providing  medical/dental,  pension,  and
     life insurance  coverage using Quaker's United States  practices as general
     guidelines. Coverage may not be equal or equivalent.


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Expenses

     Quaker will  reimburse  Bregolato for reasonable  expenses  incurred in the
     conduct of  business,  including  the  installation  of a  telephone  line,
     provided requests for reimbursement are properly documented, submitted, and
     approved.

Vacation

     Allowable  vacation time will be equal to thirty calendar days annually and
     compensation equal to half-month salary.


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May 12, 1993


Mr. Daniel S. Ma
A-2 Hayden Court
25-27 South Bay Close
Hong Kong

Dear Daniel:

It is with great  pleasure  that I confirm our  discussions,  and the  following
represents  our formal  offer to you for the position of General  Manager,  Asia
Pacific.

Base Salary

Your base salary for this position  will be $110,000 USD, plus a  cost-of-living
(COL) adjustment of 10%. Total remuneration will be $121,000.

Incentive Compensation

Your  incentive  compensation  target  award will be 45% of your base  salary or
$49,500.  Your target award  weighting will be 35%  Corporate,  35% Asia Pacific
Operations,  and 30% personal goals. Your guarantee for 1993 will be $15,000. An
explanation of the plan is attached.

Automobile

You are  authorized  to  purchase an  automobile  similar in class to the Toyota
Camry with a target price of $30,000.  The company will  reimburse all operating
expenses.

Housing

The company will pay for all rent,  utilities,  and  maintenance  fees generated
from your housing.  It is understood  that you will  contribute 12% of your base
pay annually reflecting your contribution towards the housing expense.


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Page 2

Mr. Daniel Ma
May 12, 1993

PPG Sign-On Bonus

Quaker  agrees to  reimburse  you up to a limit of $30,000 for any  repayment of
sign-up bonus to PPG subsequent to negotiations. Payment of this amount would be
generated  in response to a  presentation  of a formal PPG  document  requesting
repayment of the sign-up bonus or a portion thereof.

American Club

The company agrees to compensate  annual dues and appropriate  business expenses
for membership in the Hong  Kong/American  Club. Any utilization of the club for
personal or private use will be at your expense.

Medical Assistance, Life and Disability Insurance

Under this Agreement,  you will participate in the Quaker  Flex-Benefit  Plan to
include medical, dental,  disability,  and life insurance. It is understood that
under the  Flex-Benefit  Plan,  there  will be an  employee  co-pay  requirement
depending upon benefits selected.

Home Leave

One round trip per year for you and your wife will be provided  tourist class to
the United States.

Vacation

Four weeks annually.

Tax Equalization

You will be responsible for all U.S. taxes with Quaker reimbursing
all non-U.S. tax liability, if any.  Tax preparation will be
provided for by Price Waterhouse.

Repatriation

At the end of the assignment or retirement,  Quaker agrees to repatriate you and
your  family to the United  States.  Should you elect to leave  Quaker  prior to
either of these  events,  Quaker  will be  absolved  of any  responsibility  for
repatriation payments.


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Page 3

Mr. Daniel Ma
May 12, 1993

This job  offer is  contingent  upon your  taking a  company-paid  physical  and
passing (negative result) a company-paid  substance abuse  (drug/alcohol)  test.
Please contact Cliff Montgomery (215/832-4140) to make arrangements.

This offer is being held exclusively for you until May 21, 1993.  Please sign on
the space indicated below and return to me.

If you have any  questions,  please do not  hesitate  to call  Cliff or me. I am
looking  forward  to  hearing  from  you soon - at  which  time we will  discuss
potential  starting dates and travel  arrangements for your participation in our
Global Meeting, June 26-30, at the Sagamore on Lake George, New York.

Sincerely yours,                            Accepted:




S. W. W. Lubsen                             ------------------------------------
                                            Daniel S. Ma


/np

cc:      K. K. Lam                         -------------------------------------
         C. E. Montgomery                   Date


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                                                     QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

financial review


1995 Annual Report

Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations......................    14

Consolidated Statement of Operations...............................    16

Consolidated Balance Sheet.........................................    17

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows...............................    18

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity.....................    19

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.........................    20

Report of Independent Accountants..................................    29

Eleven-Year Financial Summary......................................    30

Supplemental Financial Information.................................    32


<PAGE>

Quaker Chemical Corporation
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Notwithstanding the impact of lower operating results experienced in 1995,
management continues to believe that the Company is in sound financial condition
and is capable of generating adequate cash to meet the needs of current
operations and to fund strategic initiatives.

     Net cash flow provided by operating activities amounted to $7.3 million in
1995 compared to $4.4 million in 1994. The increase principally resulted from
the receipt by a non-operating subsidiary of $2.5 million from an insurance
carrier and a decrease in the amount of cash outlays associated with the 1993
repositioning program of approximately $1.8 million.

     Other major sources and uses of cash during 1995 included: a cash receipt
of $2.0 million related to the 1993 sale of certain of the Company's petroleum
production chemical operations assets, the principal component of which was the
SULFA-SCRUB(R) patents and technology; the purchase of a 90% interest in Celumi
Ltda., a Brazilian metalworking business, for approximately $7.7 million; $9.8
million in expenditures for additions to property, plant, equipment and other
assets; payments of $3.6 million for 250,000 outstanding shares of the Company's
common stock as part of a share repurchase program; and investments and advances
of approximately $2.0 million in the Company's Fluid Recycling Services Company
("FRS") joint venture. These items, along with increases in operating working
capital, were the principal reasons for a decrease of $21.6 million in the
Company's net cash position (cash and cash equivalents less short-term
borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, notes payable and capital
leases). The current ratio was 1.4 to 1 in 1995 as compared to 2.0 to 1 in 1994
reflecting the impact of the aforementioned changes in net cash and operating
working capital.

     Expenditures for property, plant and equipment in 1995 included upgrades of
manufacturing capabilities at various locations and compliance programs relating
to environmental and regulatory matters in the amount of $1.8 million. Capital
expenditures for 1996 are expected to be in the range of $7-9 million and
include various upgrades of manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. and Europe,
and an estimated $1.6 million for environmental and regulatory compliance. The
Company believes that funds generated internally should be sufficient to finance
payments for capital expenditures.

     The Company has $10 million in a line of credit and believes that
additional bank borrowings could be negotiated at competitive rates, based on
its debt-equity ratio and current levels of operating performance. The Company
is capable of supporting its operating requirements during 1996, payment of
dividends to shareholders, stock repurchases and possible acquisition
opportunities through internally generated funds supplemented with debt as
needed.

Operations

Comparison of 1995 with 1994
Consolidated net sales for 1995 increased $32.4 million (17%) over 1994. The
sales growth was a result of (i) a 5% increase in volume, (ii) a 4% improvement
in price/mix primarily resulting from a series of price increases, (iii) a 5%
positive impact from currency translation (fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates used to translate local currency statements to U.S. dollars), and
(iv) a 3% increase associated with acquisitions in Europe and Brazil. The volume
improvement for the year was attributable primarily to increased core market
sales in Europe and continued sales growth in the Asia/Pacific steel and can
markets. Sales in the major U.S. markets were strong in the first half of 1995,
but slowed somewhat in the second half as customer production levels declined in
order to work down earlier buildups of inventories. In Europe, sales were strong
throughout most of the year (despite a strike in France in the latter part of
the fourth quarter) due to the strength of the economies in that region.

     Income from operations decreased from $15.2 million (after a $.5 million
repositioning credit recorded in 1994) to $13.5 million in 1995. The decrease
was due to a range of factors, the most significant of which were reduced
margins associated with raw material cost inflation not covered by selling price
increases, a less favorable sales mix, and increased expenses, particularly in
the fourth quarter, related to staff reductions in some areas and regional
growth initiatives in others. The Company's gross profit margin as a percentage
of sales decreased 2.8% when compared to 1994 mainly as a result of the
aforementioned raw material cost inflation, which did not show any abatement
until well into the second half of 1995. Selling, administrative and general
expenses as a percent of sales decreased 1.1% as the positive leverage effect of
higher sales offset the above-noted increases in expenses.

     Net interest costs rose due to increased financing costs associated with
the decline in the Company's net cash position. The decrease in equity in net
income from associated companies for both the fourth quarter and full year was
due primarily to business development investments in the Company's relatively
new FRS joint venture. The positive influence of currency translation on net
income was approximately $.07 per share and $.01 per share in 1995 and 1994,
respectively.

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     The Company is cautiously optimistic about customer production levels and
anticipates that raw material inflation will be modest in 1996. However, the
principal challenges still facing the Company are the highly competitive nature
of the pricing environment in the Company's major markets and the effective
management of the Company's FRS joint venture. Given these factors, the Company
is in the process of evaluating alternatives to improve margins and the
utilization of assets.

Comparison of 1994 with 1993
Consolidated net sales for 1994 were about even with 1993 as improved volume in
core markets and an increase from 1993 acquisitions in France and Argentina
fully offset the decrease in sales resulting from the divestiture of the
Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Quaker Construction Products, Inc. ("QCP").
The influence on net sales in 1994 of changes in price/mix and currency
translation were negligible as a 1% reduction from price/mix was offset by a 1%
increase from currency translation (fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates used to translate local currency statements to U.S. dollars). The core
market volume improvement was attributable primarily to increased customer
production levels in the U.S. and Europe; synergistic benefits from a 1993
French metalworking company acquisition; increased revenue in the U.S. from
total fluid and chemical management service contracts; and increased sales to
the steel and can markets in the Asia/Pacific region. Sales to the major U.S.
markets were steady throughout 1994. After a slow start, sales in Europe
increased in the second half of the year, due in large part to the positive
impact of the European economic recovery on steel and automotive production
levels. Sales to the aircraft and aerospace industries were below 1993 due to
continued low production levels.

     Income from operations before repositioning (credits) charges improved $5.4
million (55%) over 1993. The improvement over 1993 reflects the positive impact
of increased volume in core markets and benefits associated with the 1993
repositioning program. These positive impacts were tempered somewhat by
investment costs related to the enhancement of marketing capabilities and
infrastructure in the Asia/Pacific and South America regions, as well as raw
material cost inflation, particularly in Europe, which became evident late in
the year.

     Pursuant to the plans identified in the Company's 1993 repositioning
program, during 1994, the Company: substantially completed the consolidation of
certain facilities in the United States and Europe; sold its manufacturing
facilities in Pomona, California and Verona, Italy; divested the businesses of
QCP; and achieved a majority of the workforce reductions outlined in the
program. As of December 31, 1994, it was determined that the repositioning
activities would be accomplished for less than originally anticipated and
accordingly, the Company reduced operating expenses by $.5 million ($.3 million
after tax or $.04 per share).

     Operating margins, before repositioning (credits) charges, improved in
1994, when compared to 1993 as a result of the aforementioned increased volume
in core markets and cost savings associated with the repositioning program. The
estimated after-tax financial savings generated in 1994 due to the repositioning
program was approximately $.20 per share. Other income rose primarily as a
result of increased royalty income. Interest expense declined slightly due to
reduced overall borrowings in 1994 while interest income declined due to lower
cash holdings by the Company. The decrease in equity in net income from
associated companies was due primarily to business development investments in
the Company's FRS joint venture. The positive influence of currency translation
on net income in 1994 was approximately $.01 per share as compared to a negative
currency translation influence of $.09 per share in 1993.

General
The Company is involved in environmental clean-up activities or litigation in
connection with existing plant locations and former waste disposal sites (see
Note 11). This involvement has not historically had, nor is it expected to have,
a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

     The Company does not use financial instruments which expose it to
significant risk involving foreign currency transactions; however, the size of
non-U.S. activities has a significant impact on reported operating results and
the attendant net assets. During the past three years, sales by non-U.S.
subsidiaries accounted for approximately 44-55% of the dollar amount of
consolidated sales. In the same period, these subsidiaries accounted for
approximately 59-81% of consolidated operating profit (see Note 9). The greater
profitability of non-U.S. sales during this period is attributable to higher
unit selling prices and lower fixed overhead and selling costs.

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Quaker Chemical Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                              Year Ended December 31,
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    1995              1994               *1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                 (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

<S>                                                                             <C>                <C>                <C>      
Net sales ...........................................................           $ 227,038          $ 194,676          $ 195,004
Other income, net (Note 1) ..........................................               2,090              2,253              1,421
                                                                                -----------------------------------------------
                                                                                  229,128            196,929            196,425
                                                                                -----------------------------------------------
Costs and expenses (Notes 1, 4 and 6):
  Cost of goods sold ................................................             135,490            110,732            112,369
  Selling, administrative and general expenses ......................              80,115             70,955             74,242
  Repositioning (credits) charges (Note 2) ..........................                                   (525)            11,900
                                                                                -----------------------------------------------
                                                                                  215,605            181,162            198,511
                                                                                -----------------------------------------------
Income (loss) from operations .......................................              13,523             15,767             (2,086)
Interest expense ....................................................              (1,712)            (1,303)            (1,467)
Interest income .....................................................                 286                457              1,376
                                                                                -----------------------------------------------
Income (loss) before taxes ..........................................              12,097             14,921             (2,177)
Taxes on income (Note 5) ............................................               4,887              5,916                234
                                                                                -----------------------------------------------
                                                                                    7,210              9,005             (2,411)
Equity in net (loss) income of associated
  companies (Note 1) ................................................                 (78)               779              1,001
Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries .....................                (444)              (382)              (348)
                                                                                ------------------------------------------------
Net income (loss) ...................................................           $   6,688          $   9,402          $  (1,758)
                                                                                ===============================================
Per share data (Note 1):
  Net income (loss) .................................................           $     .76          $    1.03          $    (.19)
  Dividends .........................................................                 .68                .63 1/2             .60 1/2
</TABLE>





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Quaker Chemical Corporation
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            December 31,
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          1995         1994
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        (Dollars in thousands
                                                                      except per share amounts)
<S>                                                                    <C>          <C>      
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents (Note 1) ...............................   $   7,230    $  11,345
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $939
    in 1995 and $547 in 1994 .......................................      46,965       43,841
  Inventories (Notes 1 and 4)
    Raw materials and supplies .....................................      10,964        8,795
    Work in process and finished goods .............................      10,669        9,042
  Deferred income taxes (Note 5) ...................................       1,415        1,576
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets ........................       9,475        8,801
                                                                       ----------------------
    Total current assets ...........................................      86,718       83,400
Investments in and advances to associated companies (Notes 1 and 3)       10,715        9,885
Property, plant and equipment, at cost (Note 1)
  Land .............................................................       7,279        6,702
  Buildings and improvements .......................................      40,232       34,529
  Machinery and equipment ..........................................      70,010       63,403
  Construction in progress .........................................       1,068        1,015
                                                                       ----------------------
                                                                         118,589      105,649
  Less accumulated depreciation ....................................      62,280       53,955
                                                                       ----------------------
                                                                          56,309       51,694
                                                                       ----------------------
Excess of cost over net assets of acquired companies (Note 1) ......      18,973       12,262
Deferred income taxes (Note 5) .....................................       5,349        4,971
Other noncurrent assets (Note 1) ...................................       7,344        7,960
                                                                       ----------------------
                                                                          31,666       25,193
                                                                       ----------------------
                                                                       $ 185,408    $ 170,172
                                                                       ======================
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
  Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, notes
   payable and capital leases (Note 7) .............................   $  25,548    $   8,062
  Accounts payable .................................................      20,969       20,575
  Dividends payable ................................................       1,473        1,500
  Accrued liabilities
    Compensation ...................................................       5,671        5,174
    Other (Note 2) .................................................       6,721        7,003
  Accrued taxes on income (Note 5) .................................         486          440
                                                                       ----------------------
    Total current liabilities ......................................      60,868       42,754
Long-term debt, notes payable and capital leases (Note 7) ..........       9,300       12,207
Deferred income taxes (Note 5) .....................................       2,977        3,081
Accrued postretirement benefits (Note 6) ...........................       8,809        8,767
Other noncurrent liabilities (Note 2) ..............................       6,432        7,083
                                                                       ----------------------
    Total noncurrent liabilities ...................................      27,518       31,138
                                                                          88,386       73,892
                                                                       ----------------------
Minority interest in equity of subsidiaries (Note 1) ...............       3,030        2,603
                                                                       ----------------------

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 1 and 11)

Shareholders' equity (Note 8)
  Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued
  (including treasury shares) 9,664,009 shares .....................       9,664        9,664
  Capital in excess of par value ...................................         780          649
  Retained earnings ................................................      87,852       87,137
  Unearned compensation ............................................        (722)
  Foreign currency translation adjustments .........................      12,333        9,856
                                                                       ----------------------
                                                                         109,907      107,306
  Treasury stock, shares held at cost; 1995-999,924, 1994-844,691 ..      15,915       13,629
                                                                       ----------------------
                                                                          93,992       93,677
                                                                       ----------------------
                                                                       $ 185,408    $ 170,172
                                                                       ======================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<PAGE>

Quaker Chemical Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              Year Ended December 31,
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                           1995        1994        1993
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                                                     <C>         <C>         <C>      
Cash flows from operating activities
  Net income (loss) .................................................   $  6,688    $  9,402    $ (1,758)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
  operating activities:
      Depreciation ..................................................      6,764       6,524       6,545
      Amortization ..................................................      1,883         726       1,021
      Equity in net loss (income) of associated companies ...........         78        (779)     (1,001)
      Minority interest in earnings of subsidiaries .................        444         382         348
      Proceeds from insurance settlement ............................      2,500
      Deferred income taxes .........................................       (499)       (159)       (491)
      Deferred compensation and other postretirement benefits .......       (585)       (421)        254
      Change in repositioning liability, net ........................     (1,546)     (3,643)      9,700
      Other, net ....................................................       (464)       (485)       (181)
  Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in current assets
    and current liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
      Accounts receivable ...........................................     (1,513)     (7,341)      1,490
      Inventories ...................................................     (2,771)     (2,126)        444
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets .....................     (2,389)     (1,837)     (3,331)
      Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ......................     (1,357)      4,211       4,018
      Estimated taxes on income .....................................         58         (25)       (261)
                                                                        --------------------------------
        Net cash provided by operating activities ...................      7,291       4,429      16,797
                                                                        --------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities
  Short-term investments ............................................                  1,000        (854)
  Dividends from associated companies ...............................        565       1,022         785
  Investments in property, plant, equipment and other assets ........     (9,833)     (9,255)     (8,960)
  Companies/businesses acquired excluding cash ......................     (7,728)     (1,800)    (11,271)
  Investments in and advances to associated companies ...............     (1,970)     (4,482)
  Purchase of patent, production technology and other related assets                                (854)
  Proceeds from sale of patent, production technology
    and other assets ................................................      2,000       2,591       7,246
  Proceeds from sale of subsidiary ..................................                 10,864
  Other, net ........................................................       (576)        463        (332)
                                                                        --------------------------------
        Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities .........    (17,542)        403     (14,240)
                                                                        --------------------------------
Cash flows from financing activities
  Net increase in short-term borrowings .............................     15,923       2,999         306
  Notes payable and capital leases incurred .........................      2,155                   1,102
  Repayment of long-term debt and capital leases ....................     (3,857)     (3,904)     (2,997)
  Dividends paid ....................................................     (5,973)     (5,695)     (5,525)
  Treasury stock issued .............................................      1,439         617         971
  Treasury stock acquired ...........................................     (3,594)     (8,241)
  Other .............................................................                                (17)
                                                                        --------------------------------
        Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities .........      6,093     (14,224)     (6,160)
                                                                        --------------------------------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash .............................         43       1,444      (1,477)
                                                                        --------------------------------
  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents .........................     (4,115)     (7,948)     (5,080)
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ....................     11,345      19,293      24,373
                                                                        --------------------------------
  Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ..........................   $  7,230    $ 11,345    $ 19,293
                                                                        ================================

Supplemental cash flow information 
Cash paid during the year for:
  Income taxes ......................................................   $  5,048    $  5,685    $  5,535
  Interest ..........................................................      1,776       1,419       1,448
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<PAGE>

Quaker Chemical Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                Foreign
                                                       Capital in                               currency
                                            Common     excess of      Retained    Unearned     translation   Treasury
                                             stock     par value      earnings  compensation   adjustments     stock        Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
<S>                                        <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>     
Balance at December 31, 1992......         $  9,664     $    301     $ 90,834                    $ 7,471    $  (6,628)     $101,642
  Net loss .......................                                     (1,758)                                               (1,758)
  Dividends ($0.601/2 per share)..                                     (5,578)                                               (5,578)
  Shares issued upon exercise
    of options....................                           (27)                                                 109            82
  Shares issued for employee
    stock purchase plan...........                           196                                                  528           724
  Translation adjustment..........                                                                (3,894)                    (3,894)
  Other...........................                            59                                                  106           165
                                           -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1993......            9,664          529       83,498                      3,577       (5,885)       91,383
  Net income......................                                      9,402                                                 9,402
  Dividends ($0.631/2 per share)..                                     (5,763)                                               (5,763)
  Shares acquired under
    repurchase program............                                                                             (8,241)       (8,241)
  Shares issued for employee
    stock purchase plan...........                           106                                                  409           515
  Translation adjustment..........                                                                 6,279                      6,279
  Other...........................                            14                                                   88           102
                                           -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1994......            9,664          649       87,137                      9,856      (13,629)       93,677
  Net income......................                                      6,688                                                 6,688
  Dividends ($0.68 per share).....                                     (5,973)                                               (5,973)
  Shares acquired under
    repurchase program............                                                                             (3,594)       (3,594)
  Shares issued upon exercise
    of options....................                          (141)                                                 141
  Shares issued for employee
    stock purchase plan...........                            68                                                  370           438
  Restricted stock bonus..........                           175                  $   (722)                       700           153
  Translation adjustment..........                                                                 2,477                      2,477
  Other...........................                            29                                                   97           126
                                           -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance at December 31, 1995 ..........    $  9,664     $    780     $ 87,852     $   (722)     $ 12,333     $(15,915)     $ 93,992
                                           =========================================================================================
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<PAGE>


Quaker Chemical Corporation
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

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NOTE 1--SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of consolidation

All majority-owned subsidiaries are included in Quaker Chemical Corporation's
(the "Company's") consolidated financial statements, with appropriate
elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. The consolidated balance
sheet includes total assets of $103,307 and $86,723 and total liabilities of
$27,995 and $21,705 in 1995 and 1994, respectively, of non-U.S. subsidiaries.
The consolidated statement of operations includes net income of non-U.S.
subsidiaries of $7,290, $4,372, and $3,729 in 1995, 1994, and 1993,
respectively. Investments in associated (less than majority owned) companies are
stated at the Company's equity in their underlying net assets.

Translation of foreign currency

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries and associated companies are
translated into U.S. dollars at the respective rates of exchange prevailing at
the end of the year. Income and expense accounts are translated at average
exchange rates prevailing during the year. Translation adjustments resulting
from this process are recorded directly in shareholders' equity and will be
included in income only upon sale or liquidation of the underlying investment.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three
months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Inventories

Inventories of the parent company are valued at the lower of cost or market
value, with cost determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.
Inventories of subsidiaries are valued primarily at first-in, first-out cost,
but not in excess of market value.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, and capital leases are
recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments. Depreciation is
computed using the straight-line method on an individual asset basis over the
following estimated useful lives: buildings and improvements, 10 to 45 years;
machinery and equipment, 3 to 15 years; and capital leases are depreciated over
the remaining life of the lease. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, $1,214 of leased
equipment and accumulated depreciation thereon in the amount $1,006 and $848 in
1995 and 1994, respectively, are included in property, plant and equipment.

     Expenditures for renewals and betterments which increase the estimated
useful life or capacity of the assets are capitalized; expenditures for repairs
and maintenance are charged to income.

Excess of cost over net assets of acquired companies and other noncurrent assets

Excess of cost over net assets of acquired companies and other noncurrent assets
consist primarily of intangible assets arising from acquisitions, which are
being amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of 5 to 40 years (5 to 20
years on acquisitions subsequent to 1991). At December 31, 1995 and 1994,
accumulated amortization of the excess of cost over net assets of acquired
companies amounted to $2,476 and $1,754, respectively.

Capitalization of software

The Company capitalizes certain computer software costs which are amortized
utilizing the straight-line method over their estimated economic lives, not to
exceed three years. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the amount capitalized was
$3,369 and $2,495 and accumulated amortization amounted to $788 and $0,
respectively.

Pension and postretirement benefit plans

The Company's policy is to fund pension costs allowable for income tax purposes.
See Note 6 for the accounting policies for pension and other postretirement
benefits.

Revenue recognition

Sales are recorded primarily when products are shipped to customers. Other
income, principally license fees and royalties offset by miscellaneous expenses,
is recorded when earned. License fees from nonconsolidated non-U.S. associates
and royalties from third parties amounted to $2,293, $2,364, and $1,706 in 1995,
1994 and 1993, respectively.

Research and development costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Company-sponsored
research and development expenses during 1995, 1994 and 1993 were $11,307,
$9,919, and $11,037, respectively.

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<PAGE>

Earnings per share

Earnings per share calculations are based on the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during the year.

Concentration of credit risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to a concentration
of credit risk, principally consist of cash equivalents, short-term investments,
and trade receivables. The Company invests temporary and excess cash in money
market securities and financial instruments having maturities typically within
90 days. The Company has not experienced losses from the aforementioned
investments. The Company sells its principal products to the major steel,
automotive and related companies around the world. The Company maintains
allowances for potential credit losses. Historically, the Company has
experienced some losses related to bankruptcy proceedings of major steel
companies in the U.S.; however, such losses have not been material.

Environmental liabilities and expenditures

Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a
liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably
estimated. Accrued liabilities are exclusive of claims against third parties and
are not discounted. Environmental costs and remediation costs are capitalized if
the costs increase the value of the property from the date acquired or
constructed and/or mitigate or prevent contamination in the future.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior years' data have been made to improve
comparability.

Accounting estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of
contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Differences from those
estimates are recorded in the period they become known.

Income taxes

Income taxes are provided in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."

Accounting standards change

In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
Be Disposed Of." This standard specifies when assets should be reviewed for
impairment, how to determine if an asset is impaired, how to measure an
impairment loss, and what disclosures are necessary in the financial statements.
The Company expects to adopt SFAS 121, effective January 1, 1996, and has no
current plans which would cause it to have a material impact on the Company's
results of operations or financial condition.

     The Company expects to adopt SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" effective January 1, 1996, and to continue to measure compensation
cost for stock options and awards based on intrinsic value under Accounting
Principles Board Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees."
Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS 123 will have no impact on the Company's
results of operations or financial condition.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE 2--REPOSITIONING OF OPERATIONS

In 1993, in response to changing economic and competitive market dynamics, the
Company implemented a broad scope program of changes designed to improve
operating efficiency. The repositioning program included activities associated
with the consolidation of certain of the Company's facilities; closure and sale
of the Company's manufacturing facilities in Pomona, California and Verona,
Italy; the divestiture of nonstrategic business operations; and workforce
reductions. The consolidated statement of operations for 1993 included charges
before income taxes of $11,900 ($7,854 after tax, or $.85 per share) related to
this program. Of the total 1993 charges, $5,200 related to the workforce
reductions, while the remaining $6,700 provided for the other aspects of the
program. The cash outlays in 1993 associated with the program were approximately
$2,200. As of December 31, 1993, approximately $7,600 and $2,100 remained in
accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively.

     During 1994, the Company substantially completed the consolidation of
certain facilities in the United States and Europe; sold its manufacturing
facilities in Pomona, California and Verona, Italy; divested the businesses of
QCP; and achieved a majority of the workforce reductions outlined in the 1993
program. As of December 31, 1994, it was determined that the repositioning
activities would be accomplished for less than originally anticipated and
accordingly, the Company reduced operating expenses by $525 ($347 after tax, or
$.04 per share). The cash outlays in 1994 associated with the program were
approximately $3,300. As of December 31, 1994, approximately $1,800 and $2,000
remained in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively.
These future cash outlays primarily represented termination benefits related to
the workforce reductions.

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<PAGE>

     The Company's cash outlays associated with the program in 1995 were
approximately $1,500. As of December 31, 1995, future cash outlays of
approximately $600 and $1,700 remained in accrued liabilities and other
noncurrent liabilities, respectively, and principally consist of payments for
termination benefits related to the workforce reductions.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE 3--ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Summarized financial information of the associated companies (less than majority
owned), in the aggregate, for 1995, 1994 and 1993 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                      ---------------------------------------
                                                          1995           1994           1993
                                                      ---------------------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>           <C>    
Current assets.....................................      $22,319        $25,377       $22,515
Noncurrent assets..................................        8,273          8,960         2,643
Current liabilities................................       14,136         15,030        12,888
Noncurrent liabilities.............................        1,806          1,111           950

Net sales..........................................      $54,710        $49,949       $52,028
Operating income (a)...............................        2,689          4,293         5,654
Income before taxes................................          929          3,242         4,287
Net income.........................................            9          1,725         2,165
</TABLE>

(a) Net sales, less costs and expenses.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE 4--INVENTORIES

Inventories valued under the last-in, first-out method amounted to $6,387 and
$4,913 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The estimated replacement
costs for these inventories using the first-in, first-out method were
approximately $7,259 and $6,407, respectively.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE 5--TAXES ON INCOME

Taxes on income included in the consolidated  statement of operations consist of
the following for the year ended December 31:

                                         ---------------------------------------
                                            1995           1994           1993
                                         ---------------------------------------
Current
  Federal...........................     $   872         $1,708        $(2,908)
  State.............................          53            122            144
  Foreign...........................       4,399          4,984          3,489
                                         ---------------------------------------
                                           5,324          6,814            725
Deferred
  Federal...........................         103           (495)          (478)
  State.............................
  Foreign...........................        (540)          (403)           (13)
                                         ---------------------------------------
Total...............................      $4,887         $5,916          $ 234
                                         =======================================


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<PAGE>

Total deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following at
December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               -----------------------------------------
                                                       1995                  1994
                                               -----------------------------------------
                                                             Non-                 Non-
                                                 Current    current   Current    current
                                               -----------------------------------------
<S>                                              <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>    
Retirement benefits...........................     $ 238                 $ 81
Allowance for doubtful accounts...............       183                   82
Insurance and litigation reserves.............       647                  350
Postretirement benefits.......................              $ 2,995              $ 2,981
Supplemental retirement benefits..............                  637                  568
Alternative minimum tax carryforward..........                  432                  432
Amortization..................................                  524
Repositioning charges.........................       151        622       997        775
Other.........................................       196        139        66        215
                                               -----------------------------------------

Total deferred tax assets.....................   $ 1,415    $ 5,349   $ 1,576    $ 4,971
                                               =========================================

Depreciation..................................              $ 2,829              $ 2,868
Other.........................................                  148                  213
                                                            -------              -------
Total deferred tax liabilities................              $ 2,977              $ 3,081
                                                            =======              =======
</TABLE>

     The following is a reconciliation of income taxes at the Federal statutory
rate with income taxes recorded by the Company for the year ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   -----------------------------
                                                                                      1995      1994       1993
                                                                                   -----------------------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>       <C>        <C>     
Income tax provision (benefit) at the Federal statutory tax rate.................   $ 4,113   $ 5,073    $  (740)
State income tax provisions, net.................................................        35        81         98
Prior year tax settlement........................................................                 710
Non-deductible divestiture charges...............................................       503
Foreign taxes on earnings at rates different than the Federal statutory rate.....        30       143        723
Miscellaneous items, net.........................................................       206       (91)       153
                                                                                   -----------------------------
Taxes on income..................................................................   $ 4,887   $ 5,916      $ 234
                                                                                   =============================
</TABLE>

     United States income taxes have not been provided on the undistributed
earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries since it is the Company's intention to
continue to reinvest these earnings in those subsidiaries for working capital
and expansion needs. The amount of such undistributed earnings at December 31,
1995 was approximately $63,000. Any income tax liability which might result from
ultimate remittance of these earnings is expected to be substantially offset by
foreign tax credits.

     The benefits of net operating loss carryforwards approximating $1,200,
expiring in 1996 and later, have been recorded.

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NOTE 6--EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Pension plans

The Company maintains various noncontributory retirement plans covering
substantially all of its employees in the U.S. and certain other countries. The
benefits for the plans are based on a number of factors, the most significant of
which are years of service and levels of compensation either during employment
or near retirement. With the exception of the Company's Netherlands
subsidiaries, the retirement plans of the non-U.S. subsidiaries are, for the
most part, either fully insured or integrated with the local governments' plans
and are not subject to the provisions of SFAS 87, "Employers' Accounting for
Pensions."

     On January 1, 1995, after determining that the plans of the Company's
subsidiaries in the Netherlands are subject to the provisions of SFAS 87, the
Company commenced reporting under the current accounting standard for these
subsidiaries. The effect of this was not material.

   The pension costs for all plans include the following components:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   -----------------------------
                                                                                      1995      1994       1993
                                                                                   -----------------------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>        <C>       <C>    
Service cost--benefits earned during the period..................................   $ 1,149    $  880    $   809
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation....................................     3,314     2,449      2,335
Net investment (income) loss on plan assets:
  Actual.........................................................................    (7,837)     (283)    (2,820)
  Deferral of difference between actual and expected income......................     4,373    (2,576)        98
Other amortization, net..........................................................      (320)      (63)      (110)
                                                                                   -----------------------------
Net pension costs of plans subject to SFAS 87....................................       679       407        312
Pension costs of plans not subject to SFAS 87....................................        98       962        904
                                                                                   -----------------------------
Total pension costs..............................................................   $   777   $ 1,369    $ 1,216
                                                                                   =============================
</TABLE>

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     The following table summarizes the funded status of the Company's defined
benefit pension plans, the largest of which is in the U.S., and the related
amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December
31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               1995                           1994(b)
                                                    ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      Assets        Accumulated        Assets        Accumulated
                                                      exceed         benefits          exceed         benefits
                                                    accumulated       exceed        accumulated        exceed
                                                     benefits        assets(a)        benefits        assets(a)
                                                    ------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>              <C>             <C>            <C>    
Actuarial present value of:
  Vested benefit obligation...................       $39,839          $ 2,556         $26,479        $ 2,492
                                                    ------------------------------------------------------------
   Accumulated benefit obligation.............       $40,026          $ 2,640         $26,674        $ 2,492
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)............        44,788            2,817          29,608          2,669
Plan assets at market value...................        47,857                           29,290
                                                    ------------------------------------------------------------
Plan assets greater (less) than PBO...........         3,069           (2,817)           (318)        (2,669)
Unrecognized cumulative net (gain) loss.......        (1,792)             961            (215)         1,005
Unrecognized prior service costs..............         1,722                            1,828
Unrecognized transition obligation ...........        (4,041)              (7)         (1,916)            18
                                                    ------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued pension costs ........................      $ (1,042)         $(1,863)        $  (621)       $(1,646)
                                                    ============================================================
</TABLE>
 
(a) Substantially all of this relates to nonqualified, unfunded supplemental
    pension plans.

(b) Does not include amounts relating to the Netherlands subsidiaries' plans,
    for which information is not available.

     The U.S. funded plan is the largest plan. The significant assumptions for
the U.S. plan were as follows:

                                                          ----------------------
                                                           1995    1994    1993
                                                          ----------------------
Discount rate for projected benefit obligation ....        7.375%  8.0%    7.5%
Assumed long-term rates of compensation increases .        5.5%    5.5%    5.5%
Long-term rate of return on plan assets............        9.25%   9.25%   9.5%

     All other pension plans used assumptions in determining the actuarial
present value of the projected benefit obligations that are consistent with (but
not identical to) those of the U.S. plan.

Profit sharing plan

The parent company also maintains a qualified profit sharing plan covering all
employees other than those who are compensated on a commission basis.
Contributions for 1994 were $367. No contributions were made in 1995 or 1993.

Other postretirement and postemployment benefits

The Company has postretirement benefit plans that provide medical and life
insurance benefits for certain retired employees of the parent company. These
benefits vary based on age, years of service and retirement date. Coverage of
health benefits under the plan may require the retiree to make payments where
the insured equivalent costs exceed the Company's fixed contribution. The cost
of the life insurance benefit plan, which provides a flat two thousand dollars
per retiree, is noncontributory. Both the medical and life insurance plans are
currently unfunded.

   The components of periodic postretirement benefit costs are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  ------------------------------
                                                                                    1995       1994        1993
                                                                                  ------------------------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>        <C>         <C>  
Service cost--benefits attributed to service during the period..................    $ 65       $  67       $  79
Interest cost on accumulated benefit obligation and amortization...............      594         572         650
                                                                                  ------------------------------
Postretirement benefit cost....................................................     $659      $  639      $  729
                                                                                  ==============================
</TABLE>


   The status of the plan at December 31, 1995 and 1994 is as follows:

                                                            --------------------
                                                              1995        1994
                                                            --------------------
Retirees................................................     $6,877      $6,542
Fully eligible active participants......................         59          71
Other participants......................................      1,199       1,265
                                                            --------------------
Total accumulated postretirement benefit obligation.....      8,135       7,878
Unrecognized actuarial gain ............................        674         889
                                                            --------------------
Net unfunded postretirement benefit liability...........     $8,809      $8,767
                                                            ====================

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     The discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation was 7.375% and 8.0% in 1995 and 1994, respectively.

     In valuing costs and liabilities, different health care cost trend rates
were used for retirees under and over age 65. The average assumed rate for
medical benefits for all retirees was 8.5% in 1995 - gradually decreasing to
5.5% over 11 years. A 1% increase in the health care cost trend rate would
increase aggregate service cost for 1995 by $39 and the accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1995 by $508.

     The parent company maintains a plan under which the Company will provide,
in certain cases, supplemental retirement benefits to officers of the parent
company. Benefits payable under the plan are based on a combination of years of
service and existing postretirement benefits. Included in total pension costs
are charges of $276, $353, and $270 in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively,
representing the annual accrued benefits under this plan.

     Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 112,
"Employer's Accounting for Postemployment Benefits." The cumulative effect of
adoption of SFAS 112 was not material.

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NOTE 7--DEBT, NOTES PAYABLE AND CAPITAL LEASES

Long-term debt,  notes payable and capital leases  consisted of the following at
December 31:

                                                            --------------------
                                                              1995        1994
                                                            --------------------
Industrial development authority monthly 
  floating rate (4.0% at December 31, 1995) 
  demand bonds maturing 2014............................    $ 5,000      $ 5,000
6.64% notes payable due July 8, 1997....................      6,667       10,000
Notes payable due 1996 to 1997..........................      2,126
Capital leases..........................................        112          476
Other debt obligations due 1996 to 1997, interest 
  rates ranging to 10.8%................................        394          428
                                                            --------------------
                                                             14,299       15,904
Less current portion....................................      4,999        3,697
                                                            --------------------
                                                            $ 9,300      $12,207
                                                            ====================

     The 6.64% notes payable require semiannual principal payments of $1,667
beginning July 8, 1993 through 1997. The long-term financing agreements require
the maintenance of certain financial covenants of which the Company is in
compliance. The notes payable due in 1996 and 1997 are non-interest bearing and
are payable in three equal installments.

     During the next five years, payments on long-term debt and notes payable
are due as follows: $4,999 and $4,300 in 1996 and 1997, respectively, and $0 in
1998, 1999, and 2000.

     At December 31, 1995, the Company had outstanding short-term borrowings
with banks under non-confirmed lines of credit in the aggregate of $20,549. The
weighted average interest rate on such borrowings was 6.0% during 1995. The
parent company also has available a $10,000 unsecured line of credit that is
renewed annually. Any borrowings under this line of credit will be at the bank's
most competitive rate of interest in effect at the time.

     At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the value at which the financial instruments
are recorded is not materially different than the fair market value.

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NOTE 8--SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Treasury stock is held for use by the various Company plans which require the
issuance of the Company's common stock.

     The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock,
$1.00 par value, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The Board of
Directors may designate one or more series of preferred stock and the number of
shares, rights, preferences and limitations of each series. No preferred stock
has been issued.

     Under provisions of a stock purchase plan which permits employees to
purchase shares of stock at 85% of the market value, 26,933 shares, 29,736
shares, and 38,399 shares were issued from treasury in 1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively. The number of shares that may be purchased by an employee in any
year is limited by factors dependent upon the market value of the stock and the
employee's base salary. At December 31, 1995, 190,247 shares are available for
purchase under the plan.

     The Company has a long-term performance incentive plan for key employees
which provides for the granting of options to purchase stock at prices not less
than market value on the date of the grant. Most options are exercisable one
year after the date of the grant for a period of time determined by the Company
not to exceed ten years from the date of the grant.


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<PAGE>
 
   The table below  summarizes  transactions  in the plan during 1995,  1994 and
1993.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     1995                         1994                          1993
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Number of      Option price   Number of    Option price     Number of    Option price
                             shares         per share      shares        per share       shares        per share
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                        <C>           <C>               <C>        <C>               <C>         <C>
Options outstanding
  at January 1...........   633,087      $11.00--$24.20    626,534    $11.00--$24.20     425,776     $11.00--$19.75
Options granted..........   459,056      $18.63--$22.50      6,553    $15.75--$15.88     214,444     $21.00--$24.20
Options exercised........   (44,842)     $12.50--$17.75                                  (13,686)    $12.50--$19.75
Options expired..........  (151,697)     $17.75--$22.00
Options outstanding
  at December 31,........   895,604      $11.00--$24.20    633,087    $11.00--$24.20     626,534     $11.00--$24.20
===================================================================================================================
Options exercisable
  at December 31,........   486,548      $11.00--$24.20    626,534    $11.00--$24.20     412,090     $11.00--$19.75
===================================================================================================================
</TABLE>

     Options were exercised for cash and the surrender of 34,555 and 5,739
previously outstanding shares in 1995 and 1993, respectively, resulting in the
net issuance of 10,287 shares in 1995 and 7,947 shares in 1993. No options were
exercised in 1994. Options to purchase 319,947 shares were available at December
31, 1995 for future grants.

     The plan also provides for the issuance of performance incentive units, the
value of which is determined based on operating results over a four-year period.
The effect on operations of the change in the estimated value of incentive units
during the year was zero in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.

     On February 7, 1990, the Company declared a dividend distribution to
shareholders of record on February 20, 1990 which, after giving effect for the
three-for-two stock split effective July 30, 1990, was in the form of two stock
purchase rights (the "Rights") for each three shares of common stock
outstanding. The Rights become exercisable if a person or group acquires or
announces a tender offer which would result in such person's acquisition of 20%
or more of the Company's common stock. The Rights also become exercisable if the
Board of Directors declares a person to be an "adverse person" and that person
has obtained not less than 10% of the outstanding shares of the Company's common
stock.

     Each Right, when exercisable, entitles the registered holder to purchase
one one-hundredth of a share of a newly authorized Series A preferred stock at
an exercise price of seventy-two dollars per share subject to certain
anti-dilution adjustments. In addition, if a person or group acquires 20% or
more of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock, without first
obtaining Board of Directors' approval, as required by the terms of the Rights
Agreement, or a person is declared an adverse person, each Right will then
entitle its holder (other than such person or members of any such group) to
purchase, at the Right's then current exercise price, a number of shares of the
Company's common stock having a total market value of twice the Right's exercise
price.

     In the event that the Company merges with or transfers 50% or more of its
assets or earnings to any entity after the Rights become exercisable, holders of
Rights may purchase, at the Right's then current exercise price, common stock of
the acquiring entity having a value equal to twice the Right's exercise price.

     In addition, at any time after a person acquires 20% of the outstanding
shares of common stock and prior to the acquisition by such person of 50% or
more of the outstanding shares of common stock, the Company may exchange the
Rights (other than the Rights which have become null and void), in whole or in
part, at an exchange ratio of one share of common stock or equivalent share of
preferred stock, per Right.

     The Board of Directors can redeem the Rights for $.01 per Right at any time
prior to the acquisition by a person or group of beneficial ownership of 20% or
more of the Company's common stock or a person being declared an adverse person.
Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof will have no rights as a
shareholder of the Company, including without limitation, the right to vote or
to receive dividends. Unless earlier redeemed or exchanged, the Rights will
expire on February 20, 2000.

Restricted stock bonus

The Company has granted an initial stock bonus of 50,000 shares of the Company's
common stock to its chief executive officer of which 5,000 shares were paid to
him immediately, and the balance of the shares were registered in his name and
are being held by the Company for delivery to him in installments of 15,000
shares each on October 2, 1996, 1997, and 1998 if he is employed by the Company
on those dates.

     The remaining shares subject to forfeiture provisions have been recorded as
unearned compensation and are presented as a separate component of shareholders'
equity. The unearned compensation is being charged to selling, administrative
and general expenses over the three-year vesting period and was $153 in 1995.


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NOTE 9--BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company operates primarily in one business segment--the manufacture and sale
of industrial chemical specialty products. The Company has both U.S. and
non-U.S. operations which are summarized for 1995, 1994 and 1993 as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       ----------------------------------
                                                          1995         1994       1993
                                                       ----------------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>         <C>         <C>     
Net sales
  United States......................................    $102,651    $ 97,338    $110,067
  Europe.............................................      99,222      80,624      74,090
  Asia/Pacific.......................................      18,715      14,912      10,702
  South America......................................       6,450       1,802         145
                                                       ----------------------------------
  Consolidated.......................................    $227,038    $194,676    $195,004
                                                       ==================================
Income (loss) before taxes
  United States......................................     $ 3,357     $ 7,960     $ 5,164
  Europe.............................................      13,344      11,076      10,745
  Asia/Pacific.......................................       2,214       1,630         844
  South America......................................      (1,188)     (1,163)       (192)
                                                       ----------------------------------
  Operating profit...................................      17,727      19,503      16,561
  Repositioning credits (charges)....................                     525     (11,900)
  Nonoperating expenses..............................      (5,630)     (5,107)     (6,838)
  Equity in net (loss) income of associated companies         (78)        779       1,001
  Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries....        (444)       (382)       (348)
                                                       ----------------------------------
  Consolidated.......................................    $ 11,575    $ 15,318    $ (1,524)
                                                       ==================================
Identifiable assets
  United States......................................    $ 52,262    $ 51,255    $ 70,889
  Europe.............................................      66,498      65,845      55,427
  Asia/Pacific.......................................      11,246       8,685       6,350
  South America......................................       3,989       1,426         638
  Investments in associated companies................      10,715       9,885       6,224
  Nonoperating assets................................      40,698      33,076      31,457
                                                       ----------------------------------
  Consolidated.......................................    $185,408    $170,172    $170,985
                                                       ==================================
</TABLE>

     Transfers between geographic areas are not material. Operating profit
comprises revenue less related costs and expenses. Nonoperating expenses
primarily consist of general corporate expenses identified as not being a cost
of operations, interest expense, interest income and license fees from
nonconsolidated associates. Nonoperating assets, consisting primarily of cash
equivalents and short-term investments, have not been included with identifiable
assets. No single customer accounted for 10% of net sales in 1995, 1994 or 1993.
A substantial portion of consolidated sales on a global basis are made to the
steel industry (see Classification of Products by Markets Served), and as a
result, accounts receivable generally reflect a similar distribution of
receivables from customers in these markets.

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NOTE 10--BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

During the three years ended December 31, 1995, the Company completed the
acquisitions or divestitures set forth below. Each acquisition was accounted for
as a purchase, and, accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated where
appropriate between the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired and the
excess of cost over net assets of acquired companies. The consolidated financial
statements include the operating results of each business acquired from the date
of acquisition. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented for any
of the acquisitions or divestitures because the effects of these transactions
were not material.

     Effective May 31, 1995, the Company acquired 90% of the common stock of
Celumi S.A., a metalworking chemical specialty business in Brazil for
approximately $7,700 in cash and notes. The excess of cost over the estimated
fair value of net assets acquired amounted to approximately $6,500 which has
been accounted for as goodwill and is being amortized over 20 years.

     On March 29, 1995, the Company entered into an agreement with Wuxi Oil
Refinery, for the creation of a joint venture in The People's Republic of China.
The Company's initial contribution to the venture, which was partially funded in
1995, will be less than a $1,000 in cash and certain assets related to the
formulation, manufacture and sale of chemical specialty products for the steel
industry.

     Effective December 28, 1994, the Company acquired for approximately $1,800
in cash certain assets relating to the formulation, manufacture, and sale of
cutting fluids from Perstorp AB, a Swedish company.

     Pursuant to the plans identified in the Company's 1993 repositioning
program (see Note 2), the sales of certain of the Company's businesses and
assets were completed in 1994. Effective November 7, 1994, the Company completed

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<PAGE>

the sale of the flooring business of QCP for approximately $2,800. In addition,
effective October 20, 1994 and October 1, 1994, respectively, the Company
completed the sale of its Verona, Italy and Pomona, California manufacturing
facilities, which had ceased production in 1993 and mid-1994, for approximately
$2,600 in cash and $200 due within one year. Effective September 30, 1994, the
Company completed the sale of the coatings and waterproofing business of QCP for
approximately $8,100.

     On March 24, 1994, the Company entered into an agreement with Fluid
Recycling Services, Incorporated for the creation of a 50/50 joint venture.
During 1994 and 1995, the Company made cash investments and advances of
approximately $4,500 and $2,000, respectively, with additional investments
expected over the next few years based on the growth of the venture.

     Effective May 14, 1993, the Company acquired for approximately $10,700 in
cash 100% of the common stock of Raffineries de l'Ile de France (RIF), a
metalworking chemical specialty business in France. The excess of cost over the
estimated fair value of net assets acquired amounted to approximately $5,700
million which has been accounted for as goodwill and is being amortized over 20
years.

     As part of a plan to exit from the petroleum production chemicals market,
effective July 27, 1993, the Company completed the sale of its petroleum
production chemical operations' assets, the principal component of which was the
SULFA-SCRUB(R) patents and technology, to the Petrolite Corporation for $6,500
in cash, $2,000 due within three years and future royalty payments. In addition,
the agreement of sale provides that the Petrolite Corporation grant back to the
Company a license to sell products incorporating the technology in certain
markets not serviced by the Petrolite Corporation.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE 11--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

A wholly-owned non-operating subsidiary of the Company is a co-defendant in
claims filed by multiple claimants alleging injury due to exposure to asbestos.
Although there can be no assurance regarding the outcome of existing claims
proceedings, the subsidiary believes that it has made adequate accruals for all
potential uninsured liabilities related to claims of which it is aware. At
December 31, 1995, the subsidiary has accrued approximately $500 to provide for
anticipated uninsured claims-related liabilities. In addition, in 1995 the
subsidiary received a cash payment of $2,500 from one of its insurance carriers
in settlement over certain disputed coverage.

     The Company has accrued for certain environmental investigatory and
noncapital remediation costs consistent with the policy set forth in Note 1. In
1994, the Company identified certain soil and groundwater contamination at AC
Products, Inc. ("ACP"), a wholly-owned subsidiary. Pursuant to a plan submitted
to and approved by the Santa Ana California Regional Water Quality Board, a
remediation effort was undertaken by ACP during 1995. The Company believes that
the potential uninsured liability associated with the completion of the
remediation effort ranges from $800 to $1,100, for which the Company has accrued
approximately $800. Additionally, although there can be no assurance regarding
the outcome of other environmental matters, the Company believes that it has
made adequate accruals for costs associated with other environmental problems of
which it is aware. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Company has accrued
approximately $600 and $400, respectively, to provide for such anticipated
future environmental assessments and remediation costs.

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<PAGE>

Quaker Chemical Corporation
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Quaker Chemical Corporation

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and shareholders' equity
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Quaker
Chemical Corporation (the "Company") and its subsidiaries at December 31, 1995
and 1994, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.


PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP

Thirty South Seventeenth Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
February 21, 1996



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Quaker Chemical Corporation
ELEVEN-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  1995               1994(1)               1993(2)  
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands except per share data and number of employees)

Summary of Operations
<S>                                                                            <C>                  <C>                  <C>      
Net sales ..........................................................           $ 227,038            $ 194,676            $ 195,004
Income (loss) before
  taxes and cumulative
  effect of change in
  accounting principle .............................................              11,575               15,318               (1,524)
Cumulative effect of
  change in accounting
  for postretirement benefits
Net income (loss) ..................................................               6,688                9,402               (1,758)
Per share (3)
  Income (loss) before
    cumulative effect of change
    in accounting principle ........................................                 .76                 1.03                 (.19)
  Cumulative effect of
    change in accounting
    for postretirement benefits
  Net income (loss) ................................................                 .76                 1.03                 (.19)
  Dividends ........................................................                 .68              .63 1/2               .60 1/2
Financial Position
Current assets .....................................................              86,718               83,400               84,387
Current liabilities ................................................              60,868               42,754               42,642
Working capital ....................................................              25,850               40,646               41,745
Property, plant and equipment, net .................................              56,309               51,694               55,541
Total assets .......................................................             185,408              170,172              170,985
Long-term debt, notes payable and capital leases ...................               9,300               12,207               16,095
Shareholders' equity ...............................................              93,992               93,677               91,383
Other Data
Current ratio ......................................................               1.4/1                2.0/1                2.0/1
Capital expenditures (4) ...........................................               9,833                9,255                8,960
Net income (loss) as a % of
  net  sales (5) ...................................................                 2.9%                 4.8%                (0.9)%
Return on average
  shareholders' equity (5) .........................................                 7.1%                10.2%                (1.8)%
Shareholders' equity per share at end
  of year (3) ......................................................               10.85                10.62                 9.89
Common stock price per share range (3):
  High .............................................................                  19                19 1/2               24 5/8
  Low ..............................................................                  11                14 3/4               14 1/4
Number of shares outstanding at end
  of year (3) ......................................................               8,664                8,819                9,242
Number of employees at end of year:
  Consolidated subsidiaries ........................................                 870                  743                  865
  Associated companies .............................................                 235                  212                  141

<CAPTION>

                                                                         1992              1991             1990             1989   
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<S>                                                                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>     
Summary of Operations
Net sales .....................................................       $ 212,491         $ 191,051        $ 201,474        $ 181,660
Income (loss) before
  taxes and cumulative
  effect of change in
  accounting principle ........................................          19,045            16,888           22,580           19,647
Cumulative effect of
  change in accounting
  for postretirement benefits .................................                            (5,675)
Net income (loss) .............................................          12,098             5,115           14,106           12,840
Per share (3)
  Income (loss) before
    cumulative effect of change
    in accounting principle ...................................            1.33              1.20             1.51             1.35
  Cumulative effect of
    change in accounting
    for postretirement benefits ...............................                              (.63)
  Net income (loss) ...........................................            1.33               .57             1.51             1.35
  Dividends ...................................................             .57               .53              .47              .41
Financial Position
Current assets ................................................          85,567            82,725           84,833           75,427
Current liabilities ...........................................          28,126            36,592           40,342           27,848
Working capital ...............................................          57,441            46,133           44,491           47,579
Property, plant and equipment, net ............................          52,179            48,661           46,315           36,539
Total assets ..................................................         166,613           159,121          152,408          131,430
Long-term debt, notes payable and capital leases ..............          18,604             5,219            5,453            5,665
Shareholders' equity ..........................................         101,642            98,898           99,113           90,440
Other Data
Current ratio .................................................           3.0/1             2.3/1            2.1/1            2.7/1
Capital expenditures (4) ......................................           7,226             8,420           12,663            7,553
Net income (loss) as a % of
  net  sales (5) ..............................................             5.7%              5.6%             7.0%             7.1%
Return on average
  shareholders' equity (5) ....................................            12.1%             10.9%            14.9%            14.8%
Shareholders' equity per share at end
  of year (3) .................................................           11.06             10.95            11.11             9.55
Common stock price per share range (3):
  High ........................................................              26             22 1/4           19 1/4           15 5/8
  Low .........................................................          18 3/4             15               12               12 1/2
Number of shares outstanding at end
  of year (3) .................................................           9,188             9,028            8,921            9,473
Number of employees at end of year:
  Consolidated subsidiaries ...................................             842               840              819              829
  Associated companies ........................................             130               187              261              154

<CAPTION>


                                                                           1988            1987             1986             1985 
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<S>                                                                     <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>     
Summary of Operations
Net sales ......................................................        $166,662         $147,455         $128,059         $122,745
Income (loss) before
  taxes and cumulative
  effect of change in
  accounting principle .........................................          18,939           17,511           14,103           12,872
Cumulative effect of
  change in accounting
  for postretirement benefits
Net income (loss) ..............................................          11,731           10,423            8,530            7,580
Per share (3)
  Income (loss) before
    cumulative effect of change
    in accounting principle ....................................            1.21             1.05              .84              .73
  Cumulative effect of
    change in accounting
    for postretirement benefits
  Net income (loss) ............................................            1.21             1.05              .84              .73
  Dividends ....................................................             .37              .34              .29              .26
Financial Position
Current assets .................................................          69,326           66,633           58,460           57,529
Current liabilities ............................................          26,924           29,447           16,207           19,440
Working capital ................................................          42,402           37,186           42,253           38,089
Property, plant and equipment, net .............................          32,821           32,622           29,472           24,612
Total assets ...................................................         121,125          118,367           98,512           93,891
Long-term debt, notes payable and capital leases ...............           5,000            5,000            8,735            9,025
Shareholders' equity ...........................................          82,884           78,079           66,654           59,200
Other Data
Current ratio ..................................................           2.6/1            2.3/1            3.6/1            3.0/1
Capital expenditures (4) .......................................           5,295            3,705            5,223            6,139
Net income (loss) as a % of
  net  sales (5) ...............................................             7.0%             7.1%             6.7%             6.2%
Return on average
  shareholders' equity (5) .....................................            14.6%            14.4%            13.6%            14.0%
Shareholders' equity per share at end
  of year (3) ..................................................            8.57             8.08             6.71             5.67
Common stock price per share range (3):
  High .........................................................           16 1/8              18            13 5/8            9 1/8
  Low ..........................................................           11 3/8               9             8                6
Number of shares outstanding at end
  of year (3) ..................................................           9,669            9,644            9,935           10,440
Number of employees at end of year:
  Consolidated subsidiaries ....................................             832              824              795              785
  Associated companies .........................................             150              140              134              136
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(1) The results of operations for 1994 include net repositioning credits of $347
    or $0.04 per share. Excluding these credits, net income for 1994 was $9,055
    or $0.99 per share.

(2) The results of operations for 1993 include net repositioning charges of
    $7,854 or $0.85 per share. Excluding these charges, net income for 1993 was
    $6,096 or $0.66 per share.

(3) Restated to give retroactive effect to a three-for-two split in 1990.

(4) Capital expenditures prior to 1986 are stated net of dispositions.

(5) Calculated for 1991 using $10,790 which is the net income before the
    cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.

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<PAGE>


SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Classification of Products by Markets Served (unaudited)

Consolidated net sales comprise chemical specialty and other products classified
by markets served as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Dollars in thousands)
                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         1995               1994                1993               1992                1991
                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                 <C>        <C>     <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Steel...........    $103,765   46%     $ 90,549   47%      $ 89,255   46%     $ 94,483   44%     $ 78,357    41%
Metalworking....      85,949   38        68,576   35         57,826   30        58,719   28        51,106    27
Pulp and paper..      16,049    7        13,010    7         12,169    6        15,042    7        16,760     9
Other...........      21,275    9        22,541   11         35,754   18        44,247   21        44,828    23
                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    $227,038  100%     $194,676  100%      $195,004  100%     $212,491  100%     $191,051   100%
                    ============================================================================================
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     Information on Quaker's markets appears on the inside front cover of this
report.

Quarterly Results (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     (Dollars in thousands except per share data)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     First      Second        Third       Fourth
                                                                    ---------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>    
1995
Net sales.....................................................      $54,527      $59,035    $57,872      $55,604
Operating income (1)..........................................        3,282        3,770      3,408          973
Net income....................................................        1,915        2,471      2,099          203
Net income per share..........................................         $.22         $.28       $.24         $.02

1994
Net sales.....................................................      $45,093      $47,347    $50,117      $52,119
Operating income (1 and 2)....................................        3,356        3,213      3,754        3,191
Net income....................................................        2,249        2,191      2,353        2,609
Net income per share..........................................         $.24         $.24       $.26         $.29
1993
Net sales.....................................................      $48,361      $51,343    $48,441      $46,859
Operating income (loss) (1 and 3).............................        3,594         (919)     1,092       (7,274)
Net income (loss).............................................        2,724         (449)       730       (4,763)
Net income (loss) per share...................................         $.30        $(.05)      $.08        $(.52)
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(1) Net sales, less costs and expenses.

(2) The fourth quarter includes repositioning credits of $525.

(3) The second and fourth quarters include repositioning charges of $3,500 and
    $8,400, respectively.

Stock Market and Related Security Holder Matters

During the past two years, the common stock of the Company has been traded in
the National Over-the-Counter market at the price ranges indicated below, and
the following quarterly dividends per share have been declared as indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Range of NASDAQ System Quotations          Dividends Declared
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 1995                      1994                1995        1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                         High           Low         High           Low
<S>                                      <C>          <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>      <C>     
First quarter......................      $19          $14 1/2        $19 1/2       $14 3/4       $.17     $.15 1/2
Second quarter.....................       18           14 1/2         18 3/4        16            .17      .15 1/2
Third quarter......................       17 1/2       15             18 3/4        17 1/4        .17      .15 1/2
Fourth quarter.....................       18 1/2       11             18 3/4        17 1/4        .17      .17
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

As of January 15, 1996, there were 1,013 shareholders of record of the Company's
common stock, $1 par value, its only outstanding class of equity securities.

                                ----------------

Copies of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission will be provided without charge on
request to Quaker Chemical Corporation, Attention: Irene M. Kisleiko, Assistant
Corporate Secretary, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

                                ----------------

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                                                                      EXHIBIT 21

                  SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF THE REGISTRANT

                                                              Percentage of
                                                             voting securities
                                     Jurisdiction of         owned directly or
       Name                           Incorporation         indirectly by Quaker
       ----                           -------------         --------------------
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical Europe B.V.           Holland                     100%
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical B.V.                  Holland                     100%
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical, S.p.A.               Italy                       100%
                                     
+*Quaker Chemical Holdings UK           United Kingdom              100%
    Limited                          
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical Limited               United Kingdom              100%
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical S.A.                  France                      100%
                                     
**Quaker Chemical South                 Republic of                  50%
    Africa (Pty.) Limited               South Africa
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical, S.A.                 Spain                       100%
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical, S.A.                 Argentina                   100%
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical Industria e           Brazil                      100%
    Comercio Ltda.                   
                                     
 *Celumi Lubrificantes Industriais      Brazil                       90%
    Ltda.                            
                                     
**Kelko Quaker Chemical, S.A.           Venezuela                    50%
                                     
 *Quaker Chemical Limited               Hong Kong                   100%
                                     
 *Wuxi Quaker Chemical                  China                        60%
    Company Limited                  
                                     
+*Quaker Chemical South East            Singapore                   100%
    Asia Pte. Ltd.                   
                                    

                                       


<PAGE>


**Nippon Quaker Chemical, Ltd.          Japan                        50%

 *Quaker Chemical (Australasia)         State of New South           51%
    Pty. Limited                        Wales, Australia

**TecniQuimia Mexicana                  Mexico                       40%
    S.A. de C.V.

+*SB Decking, Inc. (formerly            Delaware, U.S.A.            100%
    Selby, Battersby & Co.)

 *Quaker Chemical Corporation           Delaware, U.S.A.            100%

 +Quaker Chemical Management,           Delaware, U.S.A.            100%
    Inc.

 *AC Products, Inc.                     California, U.S.A.          100%

**Fluid Recycling Services              Michigan, U.S.A.             50%
    Company

- ------------------

 + A non-operating company.

 * Included in the consolidated financial statements.

** Accounted for in the consolidated financial statements under the
   equity method.


                                       





                                                                      EXHIBIT 23

                       Consent of Independent Accountants

      We hereby consent to the  incorporation  by reference in the  Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (No. 2-57924,  No. 33-54158,  and No. 33-51655) of Quaker
Chemical  Corporation of our report dated February 21, 1996 appearing on page 29
of the 1995 Annual Report to  Shareholders  which is incorporated in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.




PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP


Philadelphia, PA
March 29, 1996


                                      



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