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Kolb - cosmetic lab in Switzerland

Kolb Distribution manufactures chemical specialties and surfactants from its Hedingen, Switzerland headquarters, serving pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries across Europe.

Presentation of Kolb

Kolb Distribution, headquartered in Hedingen, Zürich, operates as a leading chemical manufacturing facility in Switzerland. From its base at Maienbrunnenstrasse 1, the company manufactures:

  • Surfactants and paper process chemicals
  • Ethoxylates and phosphate esters
  • Pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients
  • Industrial chemical specialties

With three production sites across Switzerland and the Netherlands, Kolb Distribution processes natural and synthetic materials for applications in detergents, cosmetics, textiles and pharmaceuticals, supported by GMP EXCiPACT certification at the Hedingen facility.

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Kolb presentation

A leading chemical manufacturer in Switzerland

Kolb Distribution stands as a prominent manufacturer in the chemical industry, operating from its headquarters in Hedingen, Zürich. With 480 employees across three production sites in Switzerland and the Netherlands, the company has established itself as a key player in chemical manufacturing.

Chemical expertise and production capabilities

Operating as a cosmetic lab and chemical production facility, Kolb Distribution specializes in the development and manufacture of surfactants and chemical specialties. The company processes both natural and synthetic raw materials to create products that meet specific industry requirements.

Product range and applications

The company’s product portfolio includes:

  • Fatty alcohol and acid ethoxylates
  • Phosphate esters
  • Alcohol sulphates and sulphonates
  • Triglyceride ethoxylates
  • Sorbitan esters

Industry sectors and applications

Kolb Distribution serves multiple sectors with products designed for specific applications:

  • Personal care products and cosmetics
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Textile production
  • Laundry detergent manufacturing

Quality standards and certification

The Hedingen facility maintains GMP EXCiPACT certification, ensuring high standards in the production of pharmaceutical excipients and chemical specialties. This certification reflects the company’s commitment to quality in raw materials processing and product manufacturing.

Strategic location in Switzerland

Based in Hedingen, Zürich, the company benefits from Switzerland’s advanced infrastructure and proximity to major European markets. The Maienbrunnenstrasse location serves as a hub for the company’s research, development, and production activities.

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Kolb opening hours

Closed all day

  • Monday

    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday

    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Friday

    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    August 2, 2025 4:12 pm

Kolb Distribution manufactures the following chemical product categories:

  • Surfactants
    • Fatty alcohol and acid ethoxylates
    • Fatty amine ethoxylates
    • Alcohol sulphates and sulphonates
  • Process chemicals
    • Phosphate esters
    • Ester quats
    • Triglyceride ethoxylates
    • Sorbitan esters
  • Application areas
    • Laundry detergents
    • Shampoo formulations
    • Textile processing
    • Pharmaceutical manufacturing

The company processes both natural and synthetic raw materials for these product lines.

The chemical products provide these functional properties:

Function Applications
Surface Activity
  • Wetting agents
  • Emulsifying agents
  • Low foaming additives
Rheology Control
  • Viscosity modification
  • Viscosity stabilization
  • Solubilizing agents
Quality Standards
  • GMP EXCiPACT certification
  • Natural raw material processing
  • Synthetic raw material processing

Kolb Distribution operates production facilities in two European countries:

  • Switzerland
    • Hedingen site with GMP EXCiPACT certification
    • Chemical manufacturing facility
  • The Netherlands
    • Production facility
    • Raw materials processing

The three manufacturing sites employ 480 people across operations.

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