Skip to main content

A large, multi-industry portfolio, combined with innovative solutions

Safic-Alcan, a global speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor.

Discover Our Markets

Talent & Expertise

From technical expertise, to innovative and partnership approaches : Our people are our greatest asset.

Discover our People

A global presence and a broad portfolio

Meeting your business needs through innovative solutions wherever you are.

Discover our Locations

LATEST NEWS

Happy Holidays 2022

Happy Holidays 2022

This year, as every year, we wanted to thank you for your trust and for being with us on on this journey towards building a more responsible industry and future.

In 2021 festivities, let's...

View more

Safic-Alcan and Mariager Salt Specialties have started their distribution partnership

Paris, November 29th 2021

Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce a new partnership covering France, Spain, Portugal, Italy & Poland with Mariager Salt...

View more

SAFIC-ALCAN achieves Feed Chain Alliance certification in France

November 5th, 2021

Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, strengthens its commitment for safety animal nutrition in France through the obtention of the FCA (Feed Chain Alliance)...

View more

Safic-Alcan will be present at Utech 2021 Europe show

The Utech show is a leading international exhibition and conference that connects buyers and suppliers across the polyurethanes industry for three days of networking, learning and identifying new...

View more

Safic-Alcan welcomes David Jackson as the Managing Director of ChemSpec Canada

TORONTO, Monday, October 18, 2021

Effective immediately, ChemSpec Canada, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of David Jackson as inaugural Managing Director.

View more

SAFIC-ALCAN and LABEMA strengthen their cooperation around the world

October 7th, 2021

Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the expansion of its distribution agreement with LABEMA in Portugal, Poland, South Africa, Czech...

View more

Safic-Alcan acquires Rit-Chem

September 27th, 2021

Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired 100% of Rit-Chem Co., Inc. a boutique chemical distributor specializing in the...

View more

Safic-Alcan releases its 2020 Sustainability Report

22nd of July 2021

Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to publish its second Sustainability report “The Durable Link: Moving Forward”. This report introduced...

View more

Safic-Alcan extends its distribution agreement with PMC ORGANOMETALLIX to the African continent

June 22, 2021 

Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with PMC Organometallix Inc. to the African...

View more

Industry Insights

Our Industry articles and formulations are meant to guide and inspire you in your business journey, from project to ingredient selection.

Gain knowledge

Our People : Pauline Chary

A passion for music and for Sustainability :Meet Pauline Chary.

View more

Care for the Future

“Care for The Future” with Safic-Alcan and our lab Teams

How to care for the future together with us?

Register below and get : 

  • Exclusive access to a 30 minute session on November 16th...
View more

Our People : Philippe Cenreaud

Meet the Managing Director Performance Products, Philippe Cenreaud.

Prior to his new appointment, Phlippe Cenreaud was responsible for the company’s Rubber & Plastics segment. Philippe has his...

View more

Our People : Yann Lissillour

Meet Yann LissillourChief Operating Officer & Head of Group M&A

Prior to his new appointment, Yann Lissillour was Director M&A and Group Business Development Director CASE (2016-2020), in...

View more

Neossance™ Squalane, the third generation squalane

Well known for its cosmetic properties, squalane was first extracted from the liver oil of some sharks, and then from olive oil in the 80s. Today a third generation arrives on the market, obtained...

View more

How to source and secure your progesterone hormone supply?

During a pandemic, more than ever, it is crucial to have a strong pharmaceutical supply chain secured from China to Europe and the possibility of building safety stocks. But how can you achieve a...

View more

Discover the science behind natural hydrocolloids to create innovative textures.

With a wide consumer interest in natural cosmetics, the number and demand for natural texturizers have grown strongly in recent years. Originally used in the food industry as an additive, these...

View more

Solid Cosmetics : A "solid” future in the beauty industry?

Sustainability has become a key driver in consumer behavior, as 75% of UK adults agree that they try to act in a way that is not harmful to the environment. This is particularly noticeable in...

View more

Welcome to the new era for nutraceuticals: nutricosmetics – beauty from within

Beauty from the inside out is what nutricosmetics are all about. They are ingestible nutritional dietary supplements that have migrated into the beauty space. Think ready-to-drink beverages and...

View more