Safic-Alcan is new distributor for Repsol rubber additives

Paris-La Défense, France - Chemicals and polymers distributor Safic-Alcan has recently started a new partnership with Repsol for the supply of additives to the rubber industries.

The distribution deal covers Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa , Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland 

Products include Repsol extender oils, including new 100% bio-based products with different polarities for enhanced compatibility with different rubbers. 

Process aids for reducing time and energy during rubber mixing without modifying its final properties feature as well in the portfolio.

Safic-Alcan will also distribute the Spanish group’s anti-ozone waxes, specially designed to protect unsaturated rubber bonds from ozone attack in static conditions.

The partnership Repsol-Safic Alcan will allow us to keep moving forward with our strategy to expand our business in Europe,” said Susana Baños Ruiz, specialities director at Repsol.

Repsol’s products provide “a great opportunity to support our customers with high-quality, responsible and innovative solutions in total synergy with our existing portfolio,” added Sophie Pellissier, business unit director rubber at Safic-Alcan.