“Cfm trusted us when no one else did.”
GIHON, Argentina and Cfm Oskar Tropitzsch celebrate 30 years of business relationship and friendship It all began 30 years ago in Marktredwitz. The former “Chemische Fabrik Marktredwitz” produced the active ingredient thimerosal itself for a long time. Later, the material could be obtained from an Argentinian source, which gradually turned out to be dishonest. A […]
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Active ingredient of the month October: zinc sulphate
Zinc sulfate is an inorganic compound. It occurs naturally in food and water. The human body relies on a certain amount of zinc, which is why it is used as a dietary supplement. Zinc sulfate is easily soluble in water. When heated to high temperatures, especially in the presence of reducing agents, it decomposes to […]
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US BIOSECURE Act: Cfm helps you find new manufacturers
On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill by a large majority that would blacklist certain foreign (especially Chinese) biotech and pharmaceutical companies. The aim is to strengthen its own biotechnological development The core goal of the BIOSECURE Act is to secure one’s own country by not exporting new technologies to […]
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Fluorides in toothpaste – protective shield for sustainably healthy teeth and gums
It is well known: Fluoride in toothpastes is important for successful caries prophylaxis. However, not all fluoride is the same. There are some differences and sometimes they can only be used in combination to achieve the desired effect. In general, fluorides are most effective when they are on the surface of the tooth. The tooth […]
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CPhI Milan
We are ready for the CPhI in Milan from 8 to 10 October. Steffen Tropitzsch, Michael Schäffler and Corinna Schroller will be on site and will be happy to take the time for a personal conversation. Feel free to send us an email to info@cfmot.de to arrange your desired date in advance.
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Plant extracts in paint and coating industry
Wall colours are part of our everyday lives – pretty much every room we spend time in is painted more or less brightly. It therefore makes sense to think about how the choice of products can affect our environment and our health. And what is the problem with conventional paints and coatings? Conventional paints contain […]
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Active ingredient of the month August: Everolimus
Our versatile active ingredient of the month for August, everolimus, is used in various medical fields. Originally developed as an immunosuppressant, everolimus has become increasingly important in oncology. Mode of action: suppresses cell proliferation and immune response of the body Everolimus belongs to the class of mTOR inhibitors (mammalian target of rapamycin). It binds to […]
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61st Tutzing Symposion
Phytoextraction – a sustainable resource for innovative products – trends, perspectives and visions Pharmaceuticals, food additives, fragrances, agrochemicals, functional materials and many more – plant-based extracts are important ingredients in a wide variety of market segments. At the Tutzing Symposion 2024 experts from industry and academia meet to discuss technological progress and research needs, the […]
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Active ingredient of the month for July: paclitaxel
Our active ingredient of the month, paclitaxel, is used to treat various types of cancer. Paclitaxel is able to inhibit the division and proliferation of cancer cells. Cytostatic agent from the Pacific oak Paclitaxel is a cytostatic agent and belongs to the group of taxanes. It is extracted from the bark of the Pacific yew […]
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European Conference on Natural Products, Krakow
Only a few days left until the congress in Krakow, Poland. Dr. Sandra Miklos from our Phyto team will be on site and is looking forward to networking, good conversations and many interesting lectures.
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Resiniferatoxin – the world’s hottest chemical in painkiller research
Resiniferatoxin is a natural substance found in Euphorbia resinifera. This plant grows in Morocco on the slopes of the Atlas Mountains. The milky sap of this plant contains a high concentration of resiniferatoxin.Resiniferatoxin has a taste that is 500 to 1000 times hotter than capsaicin, which is found in peppers or chili.On the Scoville scale, […]
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ChemSpec Europe, Düsseldorf
Corinna Schroller (Team Metals) and Michael Schäffler (Team Pharma) will participate in ChemSpec Europe on June 19 and 20, 2024 in Düsseldorf. Please feel free to make an appointment in advance for personal discussions.
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