Michael Schäffler
Every month we introduce you to one of the team members at Cfm. Take a look behind the scenes of our everyday life. It all starts with project manager and authorized signatory Michael Schäffler. He has been with Cfm since 1997 and enriches the team with a wealth of experience. After his commercial training, many […]
Read moreFlame retardants – hidden lifesavers
Flame retardants, also known as “fire retardants”, are substances that are intended to limit, slow down or prevent the spread of fires. They are used wherever there are potential sources of ignition: from electronic devices to living room carpets. A large number of different organic and inorganic chemicals are hidden behind flame retardants. Which chemical […]
Read moreDTT for corona test kits: Cfm Oskar Tropitzsch GmbH supplies world market leaders with important reagents
Corona tests are currently among the most popular products around the world, because: they save lives. If suspected Covid-19 cases are quickly confirmed by appropriate tests, those affected can receive immediate medical care and isolation. According to statistics, an average of 216,192 tests per million inhabitants have already been carried out in Germany (as of […]
Read moreIndustry and nature in harmony: CFM Oskar Tropitzsch receives award
The Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection encourages businesses to design their areas to be insect-friendly and close to nature as part of the “Blühpakt Bayern” project. This should not only help the bees, but also support the entire biodiversity in Bavaria. A total of around 50 companies were awarded, including Cfm […]
Read moreVerrucarin A in cancer therapy
Pancreatic cancer (ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma / PDA) is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Common chemotherapeutic agents often only bring about a short-term improvement in symptoms and, unfortunately, experience has shown that they have little effect on the patient’s recovery. New types of therapy are urgently needed here. This is where Verrucarin A […]
Read moreLaboratory ventilation system creates new opportunities
While planning our new building in 2017, it was already our goal to expand the service range for our customers by these capabilities: To be able to store active ingredients and excipients GDP-compliant (Good Distribution Practice) To be able to safely store hazardous substances in accordance with applicable guidelines To have an analytical laboratory – […]
Read moreStay in touch with us
Usually, you can meet us – the team of Cfm Oskar Tropitzsch GmbH – at various trade shows worldwide. But unfortunately not this year. For a known reason, we have made ourselves scarce for the moment. However, in 2021, we hope to be present at all trade shows again, if possible considering the COVID-19 situation. […]
Read moreDL-Dithiothreitol – DTT as key element in diagnostics
In today’s time when there is still no vaccine or medication against the corona virus, COVID 19 tests or antibody tests are particularly important in order to uncover and thus interrupt the chain of infection. One product is of particular importance in these test kits: DL-Dithiothreitol, in short: DTT Long-term partnership Cfm Oskar Tropitzsch GmbH […]
Read moreSilver nitrate: the allrounder
Silver nitrate is important in a wide variety of industries due to its various properties. Silver nitrate is used in the chemical industry as a raw material for the production of other silver compounds, especially silver halides such as silver chloride or silver iodide. Since silver halides react with light, they are often used for […]
Read moreNew plant health system in the EU
Cfm Oskar Tropitzsch GmbH is a registered entrepreneur in accordance with the new Plant Health Regulation (EU) 2016/2031. This registration with the Bavarian State Ministry of Agriculture was necessary due to the legal changes relating to the Plant Health Ordinance. The CFM is therefore authorized to import goods subject to phytosanitary certificate from third countries […]
Read moreSirolimus – An accompanying treatment for COVID-19 in elderly persons?!
Researchers globally combat the COVID-19 pandemia. Data generated suggest that COVID-19 is a major threat for elderly in regards to being more dangerous and more severe. Even when a successful vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 becomes available, an additional drug might be necessary in order to boost the immune response in vaccinated but weakened persons. Rapamycin/Sirolimus is […]
Read moreRapamycin – Eine Zusatztherapie bei der COVID-19 Behandlung von Senioren?!
Forscher weltweit bekämpfen die COVID-19-Pandämie. Die generierten Daten legen nahe, dass COVID-19 eine große Bedrohung gerade für ältere Menschen darstellt, da die Krankheitsverläufe gefährlicher und schwerer sind. Selbst wenn ein erfolgreicher Impfstoff gegen SARS-CoV-2 verfügbar wird, kann ein zusätzliches Medikament erforderlich sein, um die Immunantwort bei geimpften, aber geschwächten Personen zu stärken. Rapamycin / Sirolimus […]
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