Schärer & Schläpfer

With our enthusiasm for permanent progress and typical Swiss quality standards, we have achieved a leading international position in the chemical industry. Our core competence is the development and manufacture of nonionic and anionic surfactants. Schaerer & Schlaepfer is specialized in the field of surface-active substances for a variety of applications. Focussing on alkoxylations of complex starters with various oxiranes, our product range also includes: carboxylic acid esters, surfactant mixtures, formulated preparations and anionic surfactants – such as sulfated castor oil, alkyl phosphates/sulphates and sulphosuccinates. While we look back with pride on over 60 years of company history, we look forward to shaping the future with our highly qualified staff. We do this by addressing market trends and developments, optimizing our processes and applying the state-of-the-art technologies. Thanks to flexible production facilities, we are always able to respond with compelling solutions to the changing needs of our international customers.