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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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Is responsible chemistry a step towards sustainable development?

Reducing our carbon footprint, being less dependent on non-renewable energies, managing our waste better and making use of previously untapped resources… There are so many challenges forcing...

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How to improve the effectiveness of Active pharmaceutical ingredients

Today, the pharmaceutical industry is facing major challenges in formulation: how to improve the effectiveness of Active pharmaceutical ingredients. 

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Our People: Esther Vilanova

What does it take to become head of a department at Safic-Alcan? We put the question to Esther Vilanova, who joined in April 1996 and has managed the pharmaceutical branch of Safic-Alcan España...

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5 steps for eco-designing in the cosmetic industry

When it comes to eco-design in the cosmetics industry and more specifically to sustainable beauty, the first idea that comes to mind is developing  environmental-friendly packaging. However...

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Knowing your resins: Choosing the right resin for different market applications.

We have created this useful guide to help you choose the right resin for different market applications. Want to find the perfect resin to your formulations?

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