Trading and distribution of chemicals and raw materials for industry, pharma, cosmetics and food since 1913
ECSA Chemicals AG
Balerna (CH) · Flawil (CH) · Desio (IT)New on Amplifa
About ECSA Chemicals
ECSA Chemicals is a Swiss chemical distribution company founded in 1913, headquartered in Balerna (Ticino) with locations in Flawil and Desio (Italy). The company is active in trading and the international trade of raw materials and, over more than 100 years, has developed into one of the most significant chemical distribution companies. Its portfolio includes industrial chemicals, pharmaceutical and food raw materials, flavours and fragrances, as well as cosmetic and detergent raw materials – including NDT products for penetrant testing, corrosion inhibitors such as sodium nitrite, adsorption and filtration aids, pumice abrasives and cosmetic active ingredients such as glycolic acid, cetrimonium chloride and polyquaternium polymers. ECSA offers warehousing for fast deliveries, complete technical documentation, GDP-compliant distribution of active substances, collection of special waste and delivery of personal protective equipment. The Balerna, Flawil and Desio locations are certified to ISO 9001:2015, and the warehouses in Balerna and Flawil hold the SQAS attestation and Swissmedic GDP certificates. Customers include the chemical industry, pharma, cosmetics, the food industry, aerospace, automotive and petrochemicals in Switzerland, Italy and the EU.
- Site
- Balerna
- Processes
- Trading and distribution of chemicals and raw materials (Industrial Chemicals), Distribution of NDT products for penetrant testing (Penetrant L-2/L-3, Dry Developer), Distribution of dis-emulsifying/adsorbing chemicals (emulsion splitting, adsorption,, Distribution of pumice abrasives (grinding, polishing, surface treatment of metals and, Distribution of sodium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor and for heat treatments in the, Technical documentation and consulting, Warehousing for fast deliveries, SQAS-audited logistics
- Materials
- Glycolic Acid 70% Cosmetic, Behentrimonium Chloride, Sodium Nitrite with Anti-caking Agent, Polyquaternium 11, Cetrimonium Chloride 25, Cetrimonium Chloride 30, Polyquaternium 28, Polyquaternium 22
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, SQAS (ESAD), Swissmedic GDP Certificate (Balerna), Swissmedic GDP Certificate (Flawil), Organic Certificate (CH-Bio, Bio Suisse, bio.inspecta), Responsible Care, Swissmedic GDP, Organic Certificate (bio.inspecta)
- Founded
- 1913
- Industries
- Chemical Industry, Pharma & Nutrition, Cosmetics & Detergents, Flavours & Fragrances, Food and Feed, Aerospace
- 01
Procurement and trading of raw materials
- 02
Quality inspection and technical documentation
- 03
Warehousing in Balerna and Flawil
- 04
SQAS-audited logistics and distribution
- 05
Customer service incl. special waste logistics and PPE delivery
Products and Raw Materials
Fluorescent Penetrant L-3
Fluorescent penetrant per ISO 3452-2 and AMS 2644 for non-destructive testing of metal components.
Fluorescent Penetrant L-2
Penetrant of the highest sensitivity for crack detection in the aerospace, automotive and energy industries.
Dry Developer (Sviluppatore a Secco)
Fine white powder for making surface defects visible during penetrant testing.
Sodium Nitrite with Anti-caking Agent
Corrosion inhibitor and additive for heat treatments in the steel industry, as well as preservative.
Dis-emulsifying and Adsorbing Product
Powder with high cation exchange capacity for emulsion splitting, adsorption and filtration.
Pumice NCS-5 / FFFD
Abrasives for grinding and polishing metals and plastics.
Glycolic Acid 70% Cosmetic
Alpha-hydroxy acid for chemical peels and anti-aging formulations per EU Regulation 1223/2009/EC.
Cetrimonium Chloride 25 / 30
Cationic surfactant as conditioning agent in hair care products.
Polyquaternium 11/22/28/7/6
Cationic film-forming polymers for hair care, skin care and decorative cosmetics.
Behentrimonium Chloride
Quaternary ammonium salt for creams, shampoos and conditioners.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Mono BP/USP/Ph.Eur.
Pharmaceutical-grade active ingredient for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications.
Locations
Balerna
CHHeadquarters, logistics and warehouse/depot
- Materials
- Industrial chemicals, pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials
- SQAS-audited warehouse
- GDP-certified distribution
Flawil
CHLocation with warehouse and production logistics
- Materials
- Industrial chemicals, pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials
- SQAS-audited warehouse
- GDP-certified distribution
Desio (MB)
ITLocation ECSA Italia S.r.l.
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading and distribution of chemicals and raw materials (Industrial Chemicals)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Distribution of NDT products for penetrant testing (Penetrant L-2/L-3, Dry Developer)Testing | – | – | – | – | Metals |
| Distribution of dis-emulsifying/adsorbing chemicals (emulsion splitting, adsorption,Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Distribution of pumice abrasives (grinding, polishing, surface treatment of metals andSurface | – | – | – | – | Metals, Plastics |
| Distribution of sodium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor and for heat treatments in theHeat Treatment | – | – | – | – | Steel |
Additional services
Quality and Certifications
The Balerna, Flawil and Desio locations are certified to ISO 9001:2015. The Balerna and Flawil warehouses hold SQAS attestations (Balerna 94%, Flawil 91%), Swissmedic GDP certificates for the distribution of active substances as well as an organic certificate; customer-specific supplier audits are offered.
| Evidence | Balerna | Flawil | Desio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |||
| SQAS (ESAD) | |||
| Swissmedic GDP | |||
| Organic Certificate (bio.inspecta) | |||
| Responsible Care |
History
- 1913
Foundation; start of activities in trading and the international trade of raw materials
Development over more than 100 years into one of the leading chemical distribution companies