We are delighted with this partnership, which will enable us to pursue the commercial development of Graph'Up Oxi on new key markets in Europe thanks to the expertise and know-how of the Safic Alcan teams in the distribution and marketing of high added-value additives.
Safic-Alcan and Carbon Waters Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Anticorrosion Paint Formulations with Cutting-Edge Graphene Dispersions
La Défense, October 14th – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Carbon Waters, an innovative French start-up specializing in advanced sustainable additives. This strategic alliance will provide high-performance graphene dispersions, Graph’Up Oxi, to customers in Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
The addition of Graph’Up Oxi products to Safic-Alcan’s portfolio aligns with its commitment to providing eco-conscious solutions without compromising on performance. These groundbreaking graphene-based dispersions have been meticulously developed for both solvent and water-based anticorrosion paint formulations. Thanks to graphene’s superior properties, Graph’Up Oxi ensures exceptional protection against corrosion, delivering longer-lasting durability in the harshest environments.
The products also offer robust mechanical strength, high electrical conductivity, and excellent barrier properties, making them ideal for a range of industrial applications where top-tier anticorrosion performance is required.
Jean-Marie Schmuck, Business Development Director for C.A.S.E. and Industrial Specialties at Safic-Alcan, commented: "We are excited to partner with Carbon Waters. Their graphene dispersion technology perfectly complements our environmentally responsible product range and reinforces our ability to offer state-of-the-art anticorrosion solutions to customers in the region. Graph’Up Oxi is a significant advancement in protective coatings, enabling paint manufacturers to meet the increasing demand for coatings that stand the test of time in tough conditions."
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About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense (France). The company develops and supplies a wide range of polymers, materials, and additives to industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. With 37 offices across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Safic-Alcan partners with top-tier manufacturers globally, offering specialized technical expertise and high-performance solutions through its expert sales engineers. In 2023, Safic-Alcan employed over 800 people and achieved a turnover of €910 million. Learn more.
About Carbon Waters
Founded in 2017, Carbon Waters is a pioneer in the design and production of graphene-based additives for industrial applications. Our process, which is accurate to the nanometer and can be scaled up to production by the ton, allows for unprecedented exploitation of organic materials for industrial use and reconciles biosourcing and recyclability. The start-up employs a talented team of 15. Learn more
