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Safic-Alcan Partners with Asahi Kasei to Distribute Pellicer™ in Italy

Published on December 17, 2025

Safic-Alcan and Asahi Kasei announce Pellicer™ cosmetic ingredients partnership in Italy

Milan, January 10th, 2022 - Safic-Alcan Italia, part of the global specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan Group, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Asahi Kasei for the distribution of Pellicer™, a range of natural and multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, across the Italian market.

This strategic agreement further strengthens the long-standing collaboration between Safic-Alcan Group and Asahi Kasei, already established in multiple countries, and now extends their cooperation to cosmetic applications in Italy.

Pellicer™ products are plant-derived, multifunctional raw materials designed for skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics formulations. The range aligns with current market demands for sustainable, high-performance cosmetic ingredients, supporting innovation while addressing environmental and consumer expectations.

We are delighted with the addition of Pellicer’s range to the Safic-Alcan Italia portfolio. This partnership represents a great opportunity to support our customers with innovative and sustainable cosmetic ingredients across multiple applications.
Serena SaronneBusiness Development Manager - Cosmetic DivisionSafic-Alcan Italia

With this agreement, Safic-Alcan Italia reinforces its positioning as a trusted distributor of advanced and sustainable cosmetic ingredients, offering customers local technical expertise, formulation support, and access to globally recognized suppliers.

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