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We are Safic-Alcan Bulgaria

Safic-Alcan Bulgaria is part of the Safic-Alcan Group, a global distributor of specialty chemical ingredients. We support manufacturers, formulators and R&D teams by connecting ingredients, expertise and local market knowledge.

What we do

Safic-Alcan distributes specialty chemical ingredients across a wide range of industries, including life sciences and performance materials. We act as a link between suppliers and local markets, ensuring reliable access to ingredients, technical information and application support.

How we support customers

Beyond ingredient distribution, Safic-Alcan provides local commercial and technical support, access to formulation expertise, regulatory assistance and supply chain reliability. Our teams work closely with customers to support development, sourcing and market needs.

Our local presence in Bulgaria

Safic-Alcan Bulgaria combines the strength of a global group with local teams, stock and expertise. This local presence enables proximity to customers, fast response times and market-specific support.

Accelerate your innovation with a trusted partner in specialty chemicals

Access global sourcing

through an international supplier network

Co-create your formula

with tailored support from our experts

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Secure your supply chain

with streamlined and reliable global logistics

Innovate faster

with our integrated technical laboratories

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EUDR Due Diligence: What an Operator Actually Has to Collect

Knowing that a product is in scope is the easy half. The harder half is the evidence: where exactly the commodity was produced, that it was produced legally, and that the land was not deforested. The EUDR applies from 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators, so the collection work has to start well … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-bg/industry-articles/eudr-due-diligence/">Continued</a>
Cosmetic formulator reviewing an ingredient list against the EU microplastics restriction calendar
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Microplastics in Cosmetics: What Is Restricted, and When

The microplastics restriction is often summarised as a ban on glitter and scrub beads. It is much wider than that. Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 restricts synthetic polymer microparticles on their own and when intentionally added to products, with transition periods running up to twelve years (Freshfields). For a cosmetic brand, the practical question is which of … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-bg/industry-articles/microplastics-restriction-cosmetics/">Continued</a>
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Fumed or Precipitated Silica: Which One Should You Choose? 

Both are amorphous synthetic silica. Both thicken, matt and stop things settling. And they are not interchangeable. The difference starts in how they are made, and it ends in what your formulation feels like and costs. This guide compares the two families property by property, and gives the questions that usually decide the choice. Quick … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-bg/industry-articles/fumed-vs-precipitated-silica/">Continued</a>

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