Paris – La Défense, July 1st, 2024 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a new partnership with OXERRA, one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance pigments. Under this agreement, Safic-Alcan will distribute Complex Inorganic Color Pigments (CICP) across Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, and Switzerland.
Expanding Access to High-Performance CICP Solutions
Under the COLOURPLEX® and SOLAPLEX® brands, OXERRA provides a comprehensive portfolio of CICP pigments, also known as Mixed Metal Oxides (MMO). These pigments are valued for their:
- Exceptional heat stability
- Chemical resistance
- Strong UV opacity
- Excellent hiding power
- Infrared (IR) reflectivity
- Reliability in demanding formulations
These attributes make CICP ideal for high-performance coatings, plastics, and speciality industrial applications where long-term durability is essential.
A Strategic Addition to Safic-Alcan’s Pigments Portfolio
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 OXERRA EUROPE NV
OXERRA is globally recognized as a leading manufacturer of inorganic pigments serving the coatings, plastics, construction, and specialty industries. With unmatched global manufacturing capabilities across eight countries and four continents, OXERRA is known for producing high-purity pigments and providing exceptional technical and customer support.