A specialist portfolio connected through chemistry and innovation.

Key products, including Sodium Borohydride, Synhydrid®, Piperhydride®, and DMDS, enable efficient, reliable, and sustainable global cropprotection and agrochemical manufacturing processes.

We support the downstream industry with sulfiding agents, a wide range of additives and our marker and dye portfolio, for use in in gasoline, diesel, biorefineries and petrochemical production.

We provide reduction chemistry expertise and supply intermediates such as Timberlove® (ambroxide) and Sorbyl chemistry products for fragrance and flavour applications.

Our fiscal markers, specialty markers, and solvent dyes secure product authenticity and ensure compliance in regulated fuel markets.

Our portfolio integrates chemicals, lubricants, and EPC solutions, supporting industrial operations from raw material inputs to output optimisation.

We supply pulping agents, bleaching chemicals, and process additives that optimise efficiency, reliability, and sustainability throughout papermaking operations.

By applying intermediates and synthesis expertise from pharmaceutical and fragrances, we deliver advanced, high-performance solutions for personal care.

Supplying Sodium Borohydride, Synhydrid®, and specialised intermediates, we serve pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs across Europe, USA, China, and India.

A specialist portfolio connected through chemistry and innovation.

Chematek’s Oceania headquarters are in Perth, with representation, offices and warehousing across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand.

Chematek’s presence in China, led by Topstar International since 2004, includes Shanghai headquarters with Shanghai and Tianjin warehouses.

Chematek India is a key international hub based in Nariman Point, Mumbai, with warehouses on both coasts to serve local and global markets.

Chematek USA specialises in reduction chemistry, sulfiding solutions, proprietary markers & dyes, and reduction step synthesis with local stock and warehouses on East and West Coast.

Our corporate headquarters are located in San Vittore Olona near Milan, serving as a central hub for our administrative and operating functions. Our EPC division is based in Livorno.

Chematek France combines sector expertise, local language capability and cultural understanding with direct access to Chematek’s global supply and technical infrastructure.

Chematek Singapore plays a strategic role linking Europe, Asia and Oceania. Optimised warehousing and logistics enable efficient stock positioning, shorter lead times and reliable access across Asia-Pacific.

Chematek Suisse supports customers in high-regulation, high-precision sectors. We reduce regulatory, legal and financial friction for Swiss-based and international partners.

Chematek UK provide local logistics, storage and compliance expertise backed by Chematek’s global sourcing network and corporate product portfolio.

A specialist portfolio connected through chemistry and innovation.

We deliver engineering, procurement, and construction solutions for water treatment and Oil & Gas. Our modular and mobile plants, plus certified designs, support leading global partners with innovative, scalable infrastructure.

With 50 years of expertise, our portfolio exceeds 100 products, including 30 EU REACH registered. We provide reducing agents, custom synthesis, global sourcing, and end-to-end supply chain services worldwide

Our lubricants serve automotive, industrial, agricultural, and transport industries. Through Verus, we deliver global development, manufacturing, and distribution expertise, offering stand-alone branding, co-brand partnerships, and exclusive ENI distribution rights in Australia.

We supply specialised sulfiding agents worldwide, including custom packaging and in-situ sulfiding services. Our portfolio includes fiscal markers, solvent dyes, and additives engineered to meet stringent legal, technical, and performance specifications globally.

Synhydrid® is a safer, versatile reducing agent replacing LAH and Dibal. Modified variants substitute hazardous reagents. Our portfolio includes Piperhydride®, Timberlove® ambroxide, and sorbyl-based products for Flavours, Fragrances, and Agri-Chem markets.

Solvent Markers & Dyes

New Euromarker: From Solvent Yellow 124 to ACCUTRACE™ Plus Fuel Marker

September 1, 2023 | 2 minute read

The EU has announced that Solvent Yellow 124, the current Euromarker, will be replaced by ACCUTRACE™ Plus Fuel Marker. The switchover is scheduled to take place on January 18, 2024.

We are well positioned to advise stakeholders, particularly refiners and fuel depots, on how to manage this transition. We can support you with a new dedicated line of Fiscal Markers (containing ACCUTRACE™ Plus) in compliance with your country’s regulations.

What is Euromarker?

The Euromarker is a substance that is added to tax-subsidized fuels in EU member states to distinguish them from untaxed fuels. It is used by government enforcement agencies to identify fraudulent activity such as fuel theft, misuse, adulteration, and smuggling. Manufacturers of markers across the EU have used Euromarker as the active component. However, there has been concern from stakeholders that fraudsters found it too easy to remove from fuels and that the product had significant environmental issues.

What is ACCUTRACE™ Plus Fuel Marker?

ACCUTRACE™ Plus is a chemical marker manufactured by Dow (US) that contains 76% butoxybenzene as the active component. Under the new regulations, manufacturers of fiscal markers for fuels will use this as the active constituent.

What Do You Need To Consider?

Fuel operators have until 18th January 2024 to switch to ACCUTRACE™ Plus based markers. Local national governments are finalising switchover plans. Many member states have already published their plans, and others are in the process of doing so. The switchover plans include details on:

  • The timing of the switchover
  • The mixing of the two markers
  • The dosage rate
  • The full composition of the new fiscal markers

What do fuel suppliers and marketers need to do?

Fuel suppliers and marketers should check with the relevant authorities to see their local territory transition plans and what they need to do to prepare. It’s also important to evaluate their current volumes of fuelcontaining Solvent Yellow 124 and use up this volume in advance of the deadline. 

 

ACCUTRACE™ is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.

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We have a team of experts that are familiar with fuel marking technology across the European Union. We’d be delighted to discuss how we can assist you in the transition to Accutrace™ Plus or introduce you to our proprietary range of patented markers, including worldwide patented Chemamarker™ MTE, providing a guarantee of authenticity to fuels and petroleum-based products.