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We are Safic-Alcan France
Safic-Alcan France 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 France
Safic-Alcan France 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
Secure your supply chain
with streamlined and reliable global logistics
Innovate faster
with our integrated technical laboratories
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Industry Insights
In June 2026 we have asked formulators attending one of our webinars this exact same question.The majority of them have answered, and picked the same option: that a preservative-free claim means the product is preserved with an ingredient outside Annex V. That answer is everywhere in the industry. It is also only half the test, … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-fr/industry-articles/preservative-free-claim-eu/">Continued</a>
What « preservative-free » means in the EU, and what you can actually claim
In June 2026 we have asked formulators attending one of our webinars this exact same question.The majority of them have answered, and picked the same option: that a preservative-free claim means the product is preserved with an ingredient outside Annex V. That answer is everywhere in the industry. It is also only half the test, … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-fr/industry-articles/preservative-free-claim-eu/">Continued</a>
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A healthy and young-looking skin starts with the right sun protection. Sunscreen products are designed to deliver effective UV protection against both UVA and UVB rays, helping to minimize skin damage caused by prolonged UV radiation exposure. Their efficacy is typically expressed through the sun protection factor (SPF), a key indicator of protection performance. Sunscreen … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-fr/industry-articles/get-ready-for-sunsational-fun-in-the-sun-with-protection/">Continued</a>
Get ready for Sunsational Fun in the Sun – with Protection
A healthy and young-looking skin starts with the right sun protection. Sunscreen products are designed to deliver effective UV protection against both UVA and UVB rays, helping to minimize skin damage caused by prolonged UV radiation exposure. Their efficacy is typically expressed through the sun protection factor (SPF), a key indicator of protection performance. Sunscreen … <a href="https://www.safic-alcan.com/en-fr/industry-articles/get-ready-for-sunsational-fun-in-the-sun-with-protection/">Continued</a>
