Univar Solutions Selects Vink Chemicals for Biocides Distribution in Brazil

Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Vink Chemicals to distribute a portfolio of biocides in Brazil. The new authorization from Vink, a specialty biocide and biocidal products producer, includes brands appropriate for a wide variety of industries such as homecare and industrial cleaning, energy, and performance chemicals as well as coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

Vink develops and formulates individual biocides used in diverse industrial applications to preserve products, prevent the growth and the dispersion of dangerous germs as well as protect building surfaces and materials against damage from microorganisms. With the authorization, Univar Solutions will now supply Brazil with Vink's, Vinkocide®, Parmetol®, Grotanol®, Grotan®, Grotamar®, and Stabicor® brands. Applications range from in-can and film preservation of paints and varnishes, to use in water treatment, coolants, construction chemicals, detergents, cleaners, and disinfectants for the polymer industry.