LYNDHURST, N.J. - United Mineral & Chemical Corporation (UMC) has appointed Specialty Chemical Sales, Cleveland, as its sales agent in Ohio, Michigan, Northwest Kentucky, West Virginia, Southern Indiana and parts of Western Pennsylvania. With the experience and expertise of this new sales agent, UMC will be able to continue to support its customers in these areas. UMC, a New Jersey-based company, specializes in the import and distribution of chemical raw materials; cadmium, organic, fluorescent and phosphorescent pigments; pigments for security inks and coatings; and high-purity metals.