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22 Sep 2016

Newcomer Kolb @ CPHI – Polysorbates, the unique Kolb product philosophy

50 years’ experience in manufacturing Polysorbates, Sorbitan Esters, and other non-ionic surfactants allows Kolb to steer this complex molecular diversity. Let’s talk about our new Hedisan product portfolio and its unique philosophy at CPHI Worldwide 2016. Book a meeting with our experts!



Hedisan-80, our Polysorbate 80, is very complex in comparison to a simple and well-defined molecule such as ethanol. The technical setup, process control, and the reproducibility are very important to guarantee a stable and consistent product quality and composition.

Our operators are well educated in good documentation practice and supervised by experienced team leaders. Moreover, every single production step at Kolb is well documented in our batch records by 200 collected signatures. The implemented change management process is ahead of ISO standards and often rewarded during customer audits.

Finally, we do not employ complex post treatments like distillation or chromatographic methods, which can reduce by-products but can also change the required distribution of all components.

Our unique philosophy is based on 4 pillars:

  • Assured - consistent product composition and high purity
  • Complete - required composition by process and without post treatments
  • Low risk- all manufacturing steps at one site in Switzerland
  • Smart- short ways, small teams and efficient processes


  • Let us help the API’s to do their job
    Discuss tailor-made solutions with our team
    Meet our quality assurance experts in person

    We are looking forward to seeing you in Barcelona.
    Visit www.kolb-cphi.com and meet us at our booth 4H92 at CPHI worldwide.

    Business Manager Performance Materials
    Mr. Uwe Husemann
    [email protected]
    +49 170 930 54 89

    Head of Marketing
    Mrs. Martine Dols
    [email protected]
    +41 44 762 46 28