Safic-Alcan is a global distributor of speciality chemicals.

Founded in 1847, Safic-Alcan has a well-established leading market position in Europe, having built longstanding relationships with chemical manufacturers. 

The group distributes a diverse range of innovative material and additives, which are used to strengthen the technical characteristics of its customers’ products in a variety of end-market applications such as rubber, coatings, cable manufacturing, paints and inks, which represent two-thirds of the business, as well as life sciences including the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods and personal care industries.

Headquartered in Paris, the group has a global presence with over 645 employees based in 31 locations across 60 countries and plays a significant role in the value chain by offering product research and development, logistics, packaging, marketing, formulation advice and sales support.