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Cross-linking agents from Maflon: What benefits do they bring?

Maflon’s wide range of cross-linking agents can improve your coating performance whilst also delivering a variety of benefits including: Stort are pleased to offer Maflon’s Aziridines, poly-isocyanates, blocked poly-isocyanates and poly-carbodiimides. The blocked isocyanates account for the most products in Maflon’s range, so what are their benefits? Blocked poly-isocyanates Cross-linking agents work by creating a […]

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Principal Insight: The History of Synarome

Synarome specialise in organic synthesis and distillation boasting a portfolio of around 200 products in their portfolio. But how did we get here? It all began with Mr Claud Fraysse whom founded a fragrance material manufacturing company in Switzerland towards the end of the 19th century. Along with Philippe Chuit and Mr Givaudan, Fraysse developed […]

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Supplier News: Welcome Laviosa Argimel

Say goodbye to Laviosa Viscogel and hello to Laviosa Argimel! For decades, Laviosa have been one of the largest manufacturers of organoclay based products. Consequently, their clays are recognised and used globally in a wide range of applications from industrial additives to construction, cosmetics to pet care and many more. Introduction of the Argimel name will […]

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The Flavours of Easter and How Vanillin Can Boost Them

Every year, we celebrate Easter with a 4-day weekend and plenty of tasty treats. The traditions and symbols we know today have evolved over time, some for centuries! So, how did we get to the chocolate eggs and buttery hot cross buns we have today? What do their flavours symbolise in relation to Easter? Hot […]

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Stort Group Becomes a Member of FECC

As of February 2021, Stort Chemicals are officially an FECC member. FECC act as the voice for the chemical distribution industry in Europe, representing around 1600 companies. FECC aims to promote the Chemical Distribution Industry as an added value partner in the supply chain and helps to ensure a sustainable business environment for distributors. Chemical distribution is […]

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Naturals from ACS for your Fragrances, Flavours and Cosmetics

The naturals market has seen a huge increase in recent years. This has been driven by consumers growing interest in transparency, clean labelling, and eco-friendly lifestyles. In addition, the events of 2020 (we won’t go there…) have had an expected lasting effect on the behaviours and consumers demands, particularly regarding provenance and health. Naturals are […]

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