Paris-La Défense, January 13, 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Ketjen, introducing the innovative ETHACURE™ curatives to key markets in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. These high-performance curatives are designed for polyurethane, epoxy, and polyurea systems, meeting the evolving formulation needs of manufacturers in the region.
Building on their successful collaboration across Europe and South Africa, this expansion strengthens Safic-Alcan’s footprint in Latin America through its local subsidiary Proquimil. The initiative reinforces both companies’ shared commitment to technical excellence and sustainable innovation, providing customers with reliable access to high-quality liquid curatives that combine performance with reduced environmental impact.
Kamil Antoš, Group Business Development Director for Polyurethanes & Construction at Safic-Alcan, added:
With decades of expertise in specialty chemicals distribution, Safic-Alcan delivers integrated supply chain solutions and local technical support tailored to each market’s specific needs. Through this partnership, Safic-Alcan and Ketjen are helping manufacturers achieve greater formulation flexibility, sustainability, and production efficiency.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan, based in Paris La Défense, is an independent French distributor of specialty chemicals. The company offers a broad portfolio of polymers, materials, and additives for industries such as rubber, coatings, adhesives, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. With 37 offices worldwide across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Safic-Alcan employs over 800 professionals and achieved a turnover of €910 million in 2023.
About Ketjen
Ketjen provides advanced catalyst and performance solutions for the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. From fluidized catalytic cracking to clean fuels and high-performance curatives, Ketjen delivers reliable technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability. A wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), Ketjen is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across 25 global markets.