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Evonik silicas and silicates as flow aids and anticaking agents
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Enhance powder flowability and prevent caking with Evonik silicas and silicates

Good flowability is crucial for the proper handling, easy discharge from silos and precise dosing of powdered ingredients across various industries. However, many powders are naturally cohesive or tend to cake due to pressure, transport or climate conditions, posing processing challenges. Evonik's AEROSIL®, SIPERNAT® and ZEOFREE® silicas and silicates offer an effective solution, transforming cohesive powders into free-flowing materials and acting as highly efficient anticaking agents.

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Algol Chemicals - Environmental responsibility
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We advanced our sustainability efforts and achieved zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions

In 2025, sustainability goals were integrated even more strongly into our performance management system and were increasingly visible as a concrete part of our daily work. We made significant progress in our sustainability efforts and achieved zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. During the year, we also met our supply chain sustainability targets, as well as several of our safety goals.

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Algol Chemicals and Buratec join forces

Algol Chemicals Oy has acquired the business operations of Buratec Oy. The acquisition, agreed upon by the parties on 3 October 2025, was successfully completed on 17 November 2025. With this transaction, Algol Chemicals significantly strengthens its position in the market for plastic colourants, additives, compounds and raw materials in Finland and the Baltic region.

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Algol Chemicals Activated Carbon
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Implementing the revised EU Urban Wastewater Directive: The role of activated carbon in micropollutant removal

Urban wastewater is a major source of pollution unless properly collected and treated. It often carries bacteria, viruses, excess nutrients, and harmful chemicals - including tiny but dangerous micropollutants. When discharged untreated, this mix threatens our health and damages rivers, lakes and coastal waters. Thanks to its highly porous surface, activated carbon can capture a wide range of micropollutants.

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A century of partnership: Algol and Evonik celebrate 100 years of cooperation

Cooperation began in 1925 with the representation of ceramic industry preparations in Finland. Over the decades, this has expanded to include a wide range of chemical products and industrial solutions, now serving over 400 customers in eight countries. This enduring relationship is rooted in the individual histories of both companies, highlighting their evolution and adaptability over more than a century.

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Algol Chemicals - Environmental responsibility
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We achieved most of our sustainability targets in 2024

In 2024, we achieved our supply chain sustainability targets as well as some of our safety targets. We are particularly proud to have been awarded a Gold Medal in the Ecovadis sustainability rating in January 2025 – a result we worked hard for throughout the year 2024.

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Algol Chemicals Sustainability
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Algol Chemicals Sweden demonstrates commitment to sustainability through CDP Climate Change Disclosure

Algol Chemicals Sweden continues its commitment to environmental transparency through its disclosure of climate-related information via CDP Climate Change. This proactive engagement highlights our dedication to supporting our customers in their climate-focused sustainability efforts.

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Beech forest and sunbeams
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Towards Net Zero with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers

Algol Chemicals' partner, UPM Biochemicals', UPM BioMotion™ RFF significantly increases the renewable material content of rubber and plastic compounds while reducing global warming potential. By replacing fossil-based materials like carbon black, the environmental impact of final products can be improved by over 50%. Combined with other renewable materials, such as bio-based polymers and process oils, even CO₂-negative compounds are possible.

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Algol Chemicals - Bulk Breaking
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Algol Chemicals invests in greener logistics at its Turku site

Algol Chemicals has introduced renewable fuel oil for heating and forklift trucks at its Turku site. The change, implemented at the end of last year, marks a move towards more environmentally friendly operations.

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Construction 3D Printing
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Transforming construction with advanced silica technology

3D printing of façade elements and complete buildings requires concrete with specific flow and setting properties. The mixture must move smoothly through the pump and printer while maintaining its form after extrusion. Once printed, the material should harden quickly to create a stable structure. Faster curing speeds up the building process and can help reduce costs.

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Algol Chemicals Sustainability
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Assessments support development of sustainability work

Algol Chemicals has been conducting customer satisfaction surveys for a long time in order to clarify how we can respond even better to customer expectations regarding sustainability.

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Finnish forest
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EU Deforestation Regulation introduces new requirements for responsible production and forest protection

The EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) aims to ensure that products consumed in the EU do not cause deforestation or forest degradation worldwide. At the same time, it aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss.

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We offer our customers a wide range of services at our Turku location – and always with a focus on safety

Algol Chemicals operates in the West Harbour of the Port of Turku. Our operations in Turku began in the 1980s and have expanded over the years by, for example by increasing our tank storage capacity and offering contract manufacturing services. The main focus of our operations is the storage and packaging of chemicals.

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Chemical safety in the EU: notification obligations of the CLP Regulation and the role of the UFI label

The safe handling and proper notification of chemicals are key elements of EU chemicals legislation. This article discusses the notification obligations under the CLP Regulation, the role of the UFI label and the transition periods for companies to adapt to the new requirements.

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Algol Chemicals - Services
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Safety comes first at Algol Chemicals Kvarntorp operations

Our facilities in Kvarntorp serve both as a production site and a terminal for chemicals. The site is involved in filling various containers and cylinders with anhydrous ammonia for distribution.

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Driving for a more sustainable and environmentally aware chemical supply chain

Algol Chemicals builds bridges between chemical manufacturers and end users, which gives us the opportunity to influence and drive sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.

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Algol Chemicals Environmental Responsibility
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We achieved most of our sustainability targets in 2023

In 2023, we achieved all our targets for occupational wellbeing and supply chain sustainability, as well as some of our safety targets.

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Algol Chemicals - Linseed Oil
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Linseed Oil - an important ingredient for various industries

The origin of the flourishing Belgian linseed oil industry is closely related to the linen textile industry for which linseed was traditionally grown in the area.

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Algol Chemicals cooperation
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Developing our product range and supply chain as a component of more sustainable development

When selecting new products, numerous aspects are taken into consideration, such as the product's carbon footprint and the circular economy. The suppliers of the products are also evaluated from the perspective of sustainability.

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Algol Chemicals - Categorisation of refrigerant substances and mixtures
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Categorisation of refrigerant substances and mixtures

Cooling systems require a fluid passing through the system to transfer heat from the object to be cooled through the heat exchanger itself.

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Algol Chemicals - Efficiency and savings through new product innovations
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Efficiency and savings through new product innovations

The path from a fiber to a finished textile involves numerous phases, all of which generate expenses in terms of the time, raw materials, treatment chemicals, water and energy consumed.

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Algol Chemicals - Salt
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Do you know where your table salt comes from?

We know that salt is important for bodily functions, but it is also a health risk if consumed in excessive quantities.

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Algol Chemicals Environmental Responsibility
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We achieved majority of our responsibility targets in 2022

Our responsibility targets aim to ensure a healthy and well-functioning work community, the sustainable use of energy and resources, and continuous improvement in the quality of our operations. In 2022, we achieved the majority of our responsibility targets.

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Titanium dioxide
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EU Court has annulled Commission´s classification of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) as carcinogen substance by inhalation in certain powder forms

Titanium dioxide is an inorganic chemical substance used, in particular in the form of a white pigment, for its colourant and covering properties in various products.

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Article

Product safety and supply chain traceability increasingly important to customers

According to Algol Chemicals' stakeholder survey, product safety and supply chain traceability, among others, have become increasingly important to customers.

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Algol Chemicals - Taste
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Ingredients of Taste

Flavour is the sensory impression of food or other substance, and is determined primarily by the chemical senses of taste and smell.

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Algol Chemicals - Brexit
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What does Brexit mean for the chemicals industry?

With the UK currently tied to the EU’s REACH Regulation, the result of the referendum has caused inevitable concern among stakeholders within the chemicals industry.

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Algol Chemicals - Creosote
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Mighty Creosote - why can’t it be used anymore?

Creosote is a mixture of many different substances and is a residual product in dry distillation of coal to produce coke.

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AC - Wood Impregnation
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Wood impregnation in Europe

The Nordic wood preserving industry produces around 2.1 million m³ of impregnated wood per year, which is about one third of the total supply of pressure-treated wood in Europe.

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Algol Chemicals - Anti-microbiology
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Interested in developing anti-microbiological solutions?

Our valued partner, Archroma has put years of effort in developing high quality solutions for workwear and uniforms.

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Algol Chemicals - Customer-Centric Approach to Incoterms
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Customer-Centric Approach to Incoterms

The main purpose of Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) is to provide a uniform, constant and authentic interpretation regarding the delivery terms of commercial agreements.

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Algol Chemicals - Effect pigments
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Lustrous world of effect pigments

Effect pigments are colorants that give additional color effects, such as angular color dependence or texture, when applied in an application medium.

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Algol Chemicals - Added Value
Customer Case

Success story: UAB Cosmoway, Lithuania

Algol Chemicals provided Cosmoway with samples of Omyacare®, a high purity natural calcium carbonate, together with Omyadent® 100, a source of calcium and phosphate, ensuring enamel remineralization and whitening.

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Article

Are you aware of the new EU regulation 1148/2019?

Regulation 1148/2019 is to prevent certain substances from being made available to those who intend to use them for illegal uses.

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Algol Chemicals - Bitumen
Article

Do you know bitumen?

Bitumen is a highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon that can be found in pitch lakes and oil sands.

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Algol Chemicals - WPC
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WPC - Durable and dashing alliance of wood and plastic

Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are continuing to drive growth in wood replacement applications due to their aesthetic and low maintenance properties.

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Algol Chemicals - Waste in metal treatment industry
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How to manage waste in metal treatment industry?

A broad variety of chemicals is used by the metal finishing industry although only a small fraction of the chemicals purchased for bath make-up and operation is ultimately incorporated in the finished goods.

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Algol Chemicals - Construction quality has an immense impact in the durability of the pavement
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Construction quality has an immense impact in the durability of the pavement

The performance of pavement depends on the choices made during construction.

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Algol Chemicals - Sustainability of textiles
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Sustainability of textiles

The textile industry is the world’s oldest branch of consumer goods manufacturing.

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Algol Chemicals - Textile properties
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Which properties are really needed for your textiles?

The properties for the designated purpose is often the option that causes the least burden on the environment.

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Algol Chemicals - UFI
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What is a UFI, and where and when is it needed?

A hot topic in the chemicals industry right now is the new Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (revised in 2017) on the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures.

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Algol Chemicals - Circular economy
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Circular economy promotes sustainable development and competitiveness

The circular economy constitutes a fundamental need for a more sustainable future.

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Algol Chemicals - Current trends in the detergents and cleaning products industry
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Current trends in the detergents and cleaning products industry

The detergents and cleaning products industry plays a significant role in the European economy.

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Legislation concerning the manufacture of detergents and cleaning products

Manufacturing just about any product these days requires familiarisation with the relevant legislation.

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Algol Chemicals - Green Coatings
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Green Coatings - Reality, future or a dream

Sustainability, low emissions, circular economy and renewable raw materials are definitely hot topics in the coating industry.

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Algol Chemicals - Refrigerants
Article

Refrigerants before and now

Refrigerants are liquefied gases used as media for transferring heat in refrigeration machinery.

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Algol Chemicals - Guaranteed protection against moisture for goods and equipment
Article

Guaranteed protection against moisture for goods and equipment using high-quality desiccants

If moisture begins to accumulate in a storage unit, all the belongings can be damaged.

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Algol Chemicals - Hot Dip Galvanizing
Customer Case

Improved quality and cost savings through new process at hot-dip galvanising plant in Finland

First of a kind, fully automated flux iron removal device installed at Teknotyö Kuumasinkitys Oy.

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Algol Chemicals - Environmental responsibility
Article

Finnish industry needs to reduce emissions further

Environmental protection has come a long way in modern industrialised societies, and more effective methods have been developed to control emissions.

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Algol Chemicals - Added Value
Customer Case

Success story: IGIS, Lithuania

The owner of one of the biggest Lithuanian primer, paint and plaster producer IGIS, Mr Ignas Kriščiūnas, is telling about the long-term co-operation with Algol Chemicals.

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Algol Chemicals - Ecolabel detergents and cleaning products
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Ecolabel detergents and cleaning products

The terms “life cycle thinking”, “the circular economy” and “sustainable development” are on everyone’s lips these days – and for good reason.

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