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With 175 years of industry experience, we are happy to share our insights with you.

Our Industry articles and formulations are meant to guide and inspire you in your journey, from project to ingredient selection, bringing the latest trends, innovative solutions and practical applications to the totality of our different markets value chain. 

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How to choose the right partner to secure your API supply ?

APIs is not a simple matter. Sourcing is a strategic process. The Covid pandemic has revealed in an exacerbated way that pharmaceutical players have to increase their supply safety and as a...

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Biodegradable plastics: A viable alternative with PHA?

The growing popularity of billiards in the 19th century had put a strain on the supply of natural ivory, leading to the invention of the first partially synthetic polymer in 1869.

Since then,...

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Michelman and Safic-Alcan ECS interview

A long-standing partnership, with a gaze towards the future: Read this pre-ECS interview featuring Michelman and Safic-Alcan. 

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Controversial ingredients and their alternatives: understanding the composition of cosmetic products

Perfumery, hygiene products, skin care and make-up… Cosmetic products have been part of our daily life for centuries.

Thanks to the commitment of manufacturers and the supervision of competent...

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Our people : Jose Lora

Jose Lora is the Managing Director Group, Life Sciences.  

He is responsible for the company’s Life Science segment. In addition, he remains the Commercial Manager of Safic-Alcan...

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