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THOMAS SWAN BUILDS LEATHER BIOCIDE BUSINESS
31 July 2006 - Thomas Swan
| The Casacide range of performance biocides from Thomas Swan & Co Ltd has been boosted by the acquisition of the Tolcide TCMTB products from Rhodia UK. The move makes Thomas Swan a major player in the specialised sector of leather biocides. Thomas Swan’s Bryan Davies said: 'This acquisition allows Thomas Swan to create a global presence for biocides in the leather processing sector. |
The Casacide range of performance biocides from Thomas Swan & Co Ltd has been boosted by the acquisition of the Tolcide TCMTB products from Rhodia UK. The move makes Thomas Swan a major player in the specialised sector of leather biocides. Thomas Swan’s Bryan Davies said: 'This acquisition allows Thomas Swan to create a global presence for biocides in the leather processing sector. We are able to offer a range of formulations to meet end user requirements." The Tolcide TCMTB products complement Swan's existing Casacide T range of biocides based on TCMTB (2-{(thiocyanomethyl)–thio}-benzothiazole) and are used in the soaking, pickling and tanning processes within the leather industry to prevent fungal and bacterial growth. Thomas Swan & Co Ltd also produces bactericidal and biocidal products for household, medical and industrial markets including market-leading PCMX (4-chloro-3,5xylenol) for antiseptic and disinfectant formulations.
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About: Thomas Swan
The main activity of Thomas Swan & Co Ltd is the manufacture and sale of speciality chemicals for the performance and fine chemicals markets. The company also has interests in:-Instruments
This business has developed equipment which enhances the detection limits of existing analytical equipment by an order of magnitude. Display panels
Through its investment in Screen Technology Ltd. which is engaged in the development of new architecture for flat panel displays. Photonics
through an emerging business with activities in the field of light switches. |
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