Meet our new principal for PU catalysts: Ege Kimya!

We’re pleased to announce that Alfa Chemical Nordic are now distributing metal-based polyurethane catalysts from Ege Kimya!

Based in Istanbul, Ege Kimya have over 70 years of experience across multiple industries, combining decades of chemical expertise with modern R&D infrastructure.

Ege Kimya’s approach to polyurethane chemistry centres on innovation and sustainability. Their EGECat® range offers high-performing, low-toxicity and environmentally friendly alternatives to tin, lead and mercury catalysts.

Catalyst products include:

• Isocyanate trimerisation catalysts based on potassium octoate/potassium acetate—used in a variety of rigid foam applications.
• Bismuth and zinc-based catalysts with a high gelling effect. Used as alternatives to traditional tin and mercury catalysts.
• Additionally, Ege Kimya offer a product combining both bismuth & zinc carboxylates, which achieves a fast curing profile along with several benefits to the resulting material.