Safic - Alcan Česko, s.r.o.

Multi-segment distributor of specialty materials for plastics, polyurethane, and rubber industries.

Safic-Alcan Česko is part of the Safic-Alcan Group, a global distributor exclusively focused on specialty chemicals and advanced materials, operating in more than 70 countries with over 1,000 employees and annual sales exceeding €1 billion.

Safic-Alcan is recognized among the global Top 10 distributors of specialty chemicals and is a leading player in rubber, with strong positions in plastics, polyurethanes, coatings, and adhesives. 

Established in 2006 through the acquisition of Hubron Speciality Products, Safic-Alcan Česko has evolved from a rubber-focused distributor into a multi-material solution provider supporting industrial manufacturing, compounding, and formulation across Central and Eastern Europe.

The company acts as a technical interface between raw material producers and industrial processors, combining global sourcing with local warehousing, logistics, and technical expertise. This ensures reliable material supply, application support, and tailored solutions for demanding industrial applications.

EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating in 2025

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Earning a Gold rating confirms Safic-Alcan’s consistently high level of maturity across these key pillars and reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to responsible business practices.

Value Proposition

  • Reliable supply through local stock and global sourcing network
  • Strong technical support in material selection, formulation, and processing
  • Expertise in additives and specialty chemicals for performance optimization
  • Flexible sourcing of standard, specialty, and tailor-made materials
  • Strong focus on sustainability and circular solutions (PIR/PCR, bio-based materials)
  • Direct access to global supplier know-how and application expertise

Core Segments
Safic-Alcan Česko operates across several key industrial segments:

▸ Plastics & Additives
Thermoplastics, masterbatches, and functional additives for performance-driven polymer applications.

▸ Polyurethanes
Raw materials and systems for foams, TPU, and CASE applications (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers).

▸ Rubber
Elastomers, fillers, and additives for rubber compounding in technical and industrial applications.

▸ Coatings & Adhesives
Resins and formulation components for coatings, construction systems, and adhesive technologies.

Certificates

ISO 9001
Quality management systems

Assortment / Services

Plastics & Additives
Safic-Alcan Česko offers a broad, application-driven portfolio combining polymer materials and functional additives, enabling optimized solutions across processing technologies and end-use industries.

Plastics (Polymers & Compounds)
Comprehensive portfolio of standard, engineering, and high-performance thermoplastics:

  • Standard plastics: ABS, ASA, SAN, PS, GPPS, HIPS
  • Polyolefins: PP, PE (including filled and reinforced compounds)
  • Engineering plastics: PA 6, PA 66, PBT, PET, POM, PC, PC/ABS, PPO
  • High-performance polymers: PEEK, PPS, PSU, PESU, PPSU, PEI, PK
  • Thermoplastic elastomers: TPS, TPO, TPV, TPU

Sustainable materials:

  • PIR/PCR compounds (PA, PP, PE, PBT, PC/ABS)
  • Bio-based polymers (e.g. PA11, PA610)
  • Biodegradable materials (PLA, PBS, PBAT)

Custom compounding and formulation support are available to achieve targeted mechanical, thermal, and processing performance.

Additives & Functional Materials
Safic-Alcan differentiates itself through strong expertise in additives and formulation:

  • Compatibilizers and coupling agents
  • Impact modifiers and performance copolymers
  • Processing aids (lubricants, anti-block agents)
  • Reactive modifiers and adhesion promoters
  • Functional and color masterbatches
  • Conductive solutions (e.g. CNT-based systems)

These solutions enable optimization of processing, surface quality, durability, and functional performance at compound and application level.

Sustainable & Circular Solutions

  • PIR and PCR materials across multiple polymer families
  • Bio-based and renewable raw materials
  • Biodegradable plastics
  • Additive solutions supporting recyclability and material efficiency

Safic-Alcan supports customers in transitioning towards circular material flows and reduced environmental impact.

Applications & Processing

Applications

  • Automotive and mobility
  • Electrical & electronics
  • Consumer goods
  • Packaging and cosmetics
  • Industrial and technical applications

Processing

  • Injection molding
  • Extrusion
  • Blow molding
  • Compounding

Technical support includes material selection, formulation design, and troubleshooting of processing issues (flow defects, surface quality, warpage, degradation).

Polyurethanes

  • Polyols and system components
  • TPU materials for injection molding and extrusion
  • Additives and modifiers for PU systems
  • Flexible and rigid foam solutions
  • CASE applications

Support includes formulation development and processing optimization.

Rubber
Building on its historical position as a leading rubber distributor:

  • Elastomers for technical applications
  • Fillers, plasticizers, and process oils
  • Additives for vulcanization and stabilization
  • Materials for tire and industrial rubber applications

Focus is on compounding efficiency, processing stability, and product performance.

Technical Support & Services

  • Material selection and application analysis
  • Formulation and compounding support
  • Processing optimization and troubleshooting
  • Access to supplier testing and development capabilities
  • Regulatory and supply chain support

 

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