As per the 1st January 2012, Safic-Alcan is distributing Eastman Chemical’s range of life science products for the cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical markets all over Europe, except Switzerland, the Baltics and Finland.

Under the agreement, Safic-Alcan is offering Eastman’s AQ polymers, GEM 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, SAIB [1], Triacetin, cellulose esters CA/CAB/CAP, Foral hydrogenated rosins, Foralyn hydrogenated rosin esters, Regalite hydrocarbon resins and Hydroquinone.

Safic-Alcan distribution network in Europe

Founded in 1847 and headquartered in Puteaux (Paris greater area, France), Safic-Alcan is a privately owned company with a leading international position in the distribution of active ingredients and specialties. The company employs 325 people and is present physically in more than 25 countries in the world. Safic-Alcan recorded global sales of 325 million euros in 2011.