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We are Safic-Alcan Switzerland

Safic-Alcan Switzerland 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 Switzerland

Safic-Alcan Switzerland 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

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Polyurethan: 5 Anwendungen des Kunststoffs PU

Polyurethan steckt überall – aber kaum jemand weiß es Wer heute als Einkäufer oder Formulierer im PU-Segment arbeitet, kennt das Problem: Kunden und Entscheider unterschätzen systematisch, was Polyurethan wirklich leistet. „Ein Schaumstoff” – das ist die gängige Antwort, wenn man nach PU fragt. Die Realität ist eine andere, und sie wird gerade durch zwei gegenläufige … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-ch/industry-articles/polyurethan-polyurethane-5-anwendungen-des-kunststoffs-pu/">Continued</a>
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PVDF (Polyvinylidenfluorid) – Eigenschaften, Typen und Verarbeitungsanwendungen

Was ist PVDF? Polyvinylidenfluorid (PVDF) ist ein halbkristalliner thermoplastischer Fluorpolymer, der durch die Polymerisation von Vinylidenfluorid (VDF) hergestellt wird. Es nimmt eine besondere Stellung in der Familie der Fluorpolymere ein: besser verarbeitbar als PTFE, dichter und mit höherer mechanischer Festigkeit als die meisten Standardkunststoffe und einzigartig in der Fähigkeit, je nach seiner kristallinen Struktur piezoelektrisches … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-ch/industry-articles/pvdf-polyvinylidenfluorid-eigenschaften-typen-und-verarbeitungsanwendungen/">Continued</a>
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Consumer Trends

Plant protein isn’t about protein anymore

Ten years ago, plant protein was a protein conversation. A brand team would brief a product by grams per serving, PDCAAS or DIAAS score, and cost. Pea vs soy vs rice. That was the vocabulary. That was the pitch to the consumer: as much protein as dairy, without the dairy. That brief is dead. Plant … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-ch/industry-articles/plant-protein/">Continued</a>

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