Uniontown, OH – November 7, 2022 – ChemSpec North America, a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan Group, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Tolsa S.A.. Under this agreement, ChemSpec will distribute Tolsa’s ADINS specialty products in both the United States and Canada, expanding access to high-performance mineral-based additives across North America.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Tolsa S.A. operates offices and production sites worldwide. The company is a global leader in the extraction, treatment, and commercialization of minerals, with a strong focus on technological innovation and sustainability.
ADINS Product Portfolio
Tolsa’s ADINS product line includes:
- ADINS Clay & ADINS Fireproof – flame-retardant synergists and functional fillers
- ADINS Protection – biocide additives
- ADINS Clean – photocatalytic decontamination additives
These products are designed for a variety of manufacturing applications, including:
- Polymer compounding (elastomers and thermoplastics)
- Coatings production
- Cementitious and construction systems
With this agreement, ChemSpec will provide technical expertise, local support, and reliable distribution to customers using ADINS products in North America.
ChemSpec North America
ChemSpec is a North American specialty chemical distribution firm and a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan Group. The company serves the industrial polymer compounding, CASE manufacturing, and cosmetic ingredients markets, delivering:
- High-performance chemical solutions
- Technical application support
- Innovative, sustainable additives for multiple industries
This partnership strengthens ChemSpec’s portfolio of industrial and life science chemistry solutions and enhances its ability to support North American formulators and manufacturers.
About Tolsa S.A.
Tolsa S.A., headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a global leader in the extraction and commercialization of minerals. Their ADINS line provides high-performance specialty additives including flame retardants, biocides, and photocatalytic decontamination solutions, supporting industries such as polymer compounding, coatings, and cementitious systems.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 44 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 1000+ employees, the company generated a turnover of €907 million in 2024.