Paris-La Défense, July 3rd, 2023 – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in specialty chemical distribution, is proud to announce an extended partnership with Nouryon, a world-class specialty chemicals producer, for the distribution of cosmetic ingredients across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, effective July 1st, 2023.
This extension further strengthens the long-standing collaboration between Nouryon and Safic-Alcan in the Personal Care and Cosmetics industry. Through this agreement, Safic-Alcan will continue to provide customers across Europe with access to Nouryon’s innovative and sustainable ingredient portfolio, including well-known brands such as Amaze®, Amphomer®, Arquad®, Biostyle®, Cekol®, Celquat®, Dermacryl®, Dry-Flo®, DynamX®, Elfacos®, ElfaMoist®, Elfan®, Ethomeen®, Flexan®, Hydrovance®, Natrasorb®, Purity™, Resyn™, SolAmaze®, Structure® and Tapioca™.
Jose Lora, Managing Director Life Sciences and Member of the Executive Committee at Safic-Alcan, added:
“We are excited to further develop our collaboration with Nouryon in cosmetics and personal care. Together, we aim to continuously meet customers’ demands with innovative, high-performance, and efficient solutions.”
Nina Schäfer, Head of Sales for Safic-Alcan DACH, and Jasper Doornbos, Business Manager Life Sciences Benelux, commented:
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with Nouryon, a perfect addition to our portfolio that will strengthen our presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.”
Strengthening the Supply of Innovative Cosmetic Ingredients in Europe
This partnership enhances Safic-Alcan’s reach as a trusted distributor of specialty chemicals and cosmetic ingredients, providing formulators and manufacturers across Europe with high-quality, sustainable, and functional solutions for skin care, hair care, and personal care applications.
By combining Nouryon’s advanced technologies with Safic-Alcan’s technical expertise and market proximity, both companies aim to accelerate innovation and support customers throughout their product development cycle—from formulation to scale-up.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is an independent French distributor of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Paris La Défense.
The company supplies a wide range of polymers, materials, and additives to key industries, including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.
With a network of 35 offices strategically located across Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China, and South Africa, and more than 780 employees worldwide, Safic-Alcan generated a turnover of €907 million in 2022. 🌐 www.safic-alcan.com
About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global leader in specialty chemicals, providing essential ingredients for industries and consumers worldwide. Its solutions are key components in everyday products such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints & coatings, agriculture & food, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials.
With more than 7,650 employees, operations in over 80 countries, and a portfolio of industry-leading brands, Nouryon combines innovation, sustainability, and performance to deliver consistent value and growth. 🌐 www.nouryon.com