Formulating cleaning products – The future for high performing vehicle shampoos and industrial cleaners
8 October 2020
A guide to improving sustainability whilst maintaining performance With the evolution of ingredients to create more bio-based alternatives, synthetic-based products continue to dominate. However, particularly in the Nordic region of Europe, there is a proactive effort to using ingredients that a...
Pemco Additives AB: Driving industry change against emissions
29 September 2020
Climate change and the dangers associated with it are pushing industries worldwide to act, with the lubricant and base oil sectors at the forefront of low emissions innovation. For more than two decades, Pemco Additives has utilised its knowledge and experience to provide the fuels, lubricant and...
Nouryon extends business relationship with AmphoChem
7 September 2020
With effect from 7th October 2020, AmphoChem is appointed as distribution partner for Nouryon’s Personal Care ingredients in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. With this change, Nouryon, a global speciality chemicals leader and best-in-class manufacturer of everyday personal care items...
The value of strong partnerships: Chatarina Schneider
4 August 2020
by AmphoChem CEO, Chatarina Schneider The popular saying, ‘two heads are better than one’ can easily be applied to the partnerships that AmphoChem has developed with some of the world’s leading manufacturers. Our goal is to always be ready for current and future challenges, whether they result f...
Formulating cleaning products: Past, present and future
24 June 2020
Ever since the start of using soap, dated back as early as 2.800 b.c., there has been a constant development and evolvement of ingredients for formulating cleaning products. The large-scale production of nonyl phenol ethoxylates (NPE´s), starting around the 1940's, can more or less be seen as the...
Shear Stability: Polymers keep mechanical stability
11 June 2020
Polymers have long been used to tailor the properties of lubricants and greases. Grease polymers in particular uniquely benefit grease in the areas of mechanical stability , water resistance, yield and tackiness. Grease polymers can have an effect on cone penetration test results and consistency ...
Organic friction modifiers boost fuel economy and reduce emissions
28 May 2020
Reducing friction through more efficient lubrication is a key factor in helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The Pemco Additives range includes an organic Friction Modifier, designed to reduce resistance and wear in machine components and achieve sustained performance durability. “Pemco...
Chelating agents: The facts from AmphoChem
27 April 2020
By Johan Ekeroth Sales & Business Development A perspective on Chelating agents and related technologies We hear a lot of rumors, statements, facts, opinions etcetera when it comes to chelating agents. Which is the best one? Which is the most cost effective one? Which is the most susta...
A warm welcome to Jan Haataja!
17 April 2020
Jan Haataja is joining the AmphoChem team as the new Technical Sales Manager with focus on Personal Care customers. Jan has a degree in chemistry from the University of Linköping and has extensive experience in a variety of roles with manufacturers of cleaning and personal care products. During ...