MILAN, ITALY – February 10, 2025 – Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with DRT, a global leader in plant-based chemistry. Under this partnership, Safic-Alcan will distribute DRT’s terpene and rosin-derived resins, esters, and water-based dispersions in Italy, strengthening its Performance Products portfolio for coatings, adhesives, construction, rubber, and industrial applications.
This agreement covers DRT’s complete industrial offering, excluding RESINOLINE® and DERTAL® grades.
DRT Product Portfolio Now Distributed by Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan will represent DRT's well-established brands, including:
- DERTOPOLINE® / POLYGRAL® – rosin polymers
- DERCOLYTE® – terpene resins
- DERCOLYTE TS® – terpene-styrene resins
- DERTOPHENE T® – terpene-phenolic resins
- DERTOLINE® – rosin esters
- HYDROGRAL® / FORAL® / STAYBELITE® – hydrogenated rosin resins
- DERTOPHALT® – tall oil pitch, a sustainable alternative to bituminous products
- DIPENTENE® – blends of terpene hydrocarbons and alcohols
- DERMULSENE® – water-based dispersions of rosin and terpene resins
This expanded portfolio offers customers renewable, high-performance solutions derived from pine chemistry—ideal for formulators seeking bio-based, circular, and low-VOC materials.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a global distributor of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Paris La Défense, with 38 offices, 850+ employees, and a 2024 turnover of €907 million. The company delivers technical and innovative solutions across multiple industries such as rubber, coatings, thermoplastics, cosmetics & personal care & pharmaceuticals and more. Learn more.
About DRT
DRT, a global leader in pine-based renewable chemistry, offers customers bio-sourced ingredients with high added value. With nearly 300 product references serving industries such as adhesives, coatings, construction, energy, rubber, and agriculture, DRT is renowned for its expertise in transforming pine derivatives. The brand is part of DSM-Firmenich, a major innovator in Nutrition, Health, and Beauty.