ASCOTEC France

What ASCOTEC France does

ASCOTEC France (ASCOTEC SAS) is an independent French specialty chemicals company headquartered in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, founded in 2001. It designs, manufactures, and commercializes liquid anti-corrosion additives under three proprietary technology platforms: ASCONIUM (long-term anti-corrosion additives for metal paints and coatings, available in waterborne and solvent-based grades), ASCOTRAN (flash rust inhibitors and corrosion inhibitors for industrial fluids, machining, heat transfer, and packaging protection), and ASCOTRUST (rust converter additives enabling waterborne coatings to be applied directly on rusted or poorly prepared surfaces). Core technical differentiators include bio-based, nitrite-free, heavy-metal-free, and VOC-free chemistry; low dosage requirements of 0.5–2%; proprietary electrochemical testing methodology; and more than 150 customer-validated guide formulations for waterborne metal coatings.

The company's go-to-market is distributor-led: products reach end-users in more than 60 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and Latin America through a network of regional distributors, supplemented by direct technical sales for sample requests and customized formulation validation. End markets span industrial and architectural paints and coatings, metalworking and machining operations, heat transfer fluids (automotive, industrial cooling, geothermal), packaging protection, and metal cleaning. ASCOTEC actively markets through five major annual trade shows (Eurocoat, CHINACOAT, European Coatings Show, American Coatings Show, Paint Istanbul), digital channels (UL Prospector, Evonik's COATINO platform, multilingual website in English/French/Chinese/Spanish), and holds ISO 9001 (since 2003), ISO 14001 (2025), Responsible Care membership, and EcoVadis Platinum (92/100, top 1% globally) certifications, reflecting a deliberate sustainability positioning aligned with regulatory tailwinds in coatings chemistry.

Name

ASCOTEC France

Legal name

ASCOTEC SAS

Website

https://ascotran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASCOTEC France is an independent Saint-Étienne-based specialty chemicals company that designs and commercializes bio-based liquid anti-corrosion additives (ASCONIUM, ASCOTRAN, ASCOTRUST) for paint manufacturers, metalworking operations, and industrial fluid formulators across more than 60 countries via an international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Additives

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Transportation Coatings (IMAEAGAC), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Anti-corrosion additives
• Flash rust inhibitors
• Rust converter additives
• Metal coating additives
• Waterborne coating additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Étienne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Anti-corrosion Additive Sales: ASCOTEC designs, manufactures, and commercializes liquid anti-corrosion additives (ASCONIUM, ASCOTRAN, ASCOTRUST) to industrial customers in the paints, coatings, machining, and metal treatment sectors. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to distributors and end-users worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ASCOTEC France designs, manufactures, and commercializes liquid anti-corrosion additives for the paints and coatings industry under three proprietary brands: ASCONIUM (liquid anticorrosion additives for metal paints), ASCOTRAN (flash rust inhibitors for various industrial applications including heat transfer fluids, machining, and metal cleaning), and ASCOTRUST (rust converter additives for direct application on rusted surfaces). Products are formulated for both waterborne and solvent-based systems with bio-based, nitrite-free, heavy-metal-free chemistry at low dosage (0.5-2%).

Product overview

ASCOTEC France is a specialist in anticorrosive additives for the paint and coatings industry. The company offers three core product lines: ASCONIUM (liquid anticorrosive additives for metal paints and coatings), ASCOTRAN (flash rust inhibitors and anticorrosion additives for various industrial applications), and ASCOTRUST (rust converter additives). These products are designed for both waterborne and solvent-based systems and are used across multiple application areas including metal coatings, machining, packaging protection, cleaning, hydrostatic testing, and temporary protection. The company emphasizes biobased and environmentally friendly formulations with low dosage requirements (0.5-2%) and no heavy metals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASCONIUM: Liquid anticorrosion additives for metal paints - provides long-term corrosion protection for solvent-based and water-based coatings
• ASCOTRAN
• ASCOTRUST

Products and services

• ASCONIUM Liquid organic anticorrosion additives providing long-term corrosion protection for paints and clear coatings. Used as standalone agents or combined with anticorrosive pigments, suitable for both waterborne and solvent-based coating systems for industrial, architectural, and consumer applications.
• ASCONIUM 500 Advanced liquid corrosion inhibitor optimized for water-based Direct-to-Metal (DTM) coatings. Features low dosage (~1%), heavy metal free formulation, suitable for most binder systems, and preserves paint gloss while improving metal adhesion.
• ASCONIUM 114 Hydrophobic corrosion inhibitor for PUD clear coatings providing multi-metal protection at 2.5% dosage. Demonstrates 200 hours salt spray protection for cold-rolled steel and 650 hours for galvanized steel.
• ASCONIUM 142DA Corrosion inhibitor for waterborne DTM systems with over 150 developed formulations. Average dosage of 2.5% provides similar or superior anticorrosion performance compared to solventborne coatings.
• ASCOTRAN Flash rust inhibitors that protect metal substrates during water-based coating application. The technology imparts hydrophobic properties and preserves water resistance of the paint film. Includes sub-products for heat transfer fluids, metal machining, packaging protection, metal cleaning, hydrostatic testing, and temporary protection.
• ASCOTRAN HW10 Biobased flash rust inhibitor designed for critical cases including reactive substrates (welds, cast iron), alloys, sandblasted surfaces, wet atmospheres, confined rooms, and highly corrosive paints. Contains high percentage of biobased raw materials, free from heavy metals and VOCs.
• ASCOTRUST Rust converter additives enabling direct application of waterborne paints on rusted or poorly prepared metal surfaces while maintaining anticorrosive and aesthetic properties of coatings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low dosage requirement of 0.5-2% for effective corrosion protection
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional and minor.

• CHEMICAL PARTNERSregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 March 2025Partnership to distribute ASCOTEC products (ASCONIUM, ASCOTRAN, ASCOTRUST) in Egypt and Libya. Chemical Partners is described as a key player in specialty chemicals distribution, enabling access to high-performance anti-corrosion solutions for coatings customers in these markets.
• COMEXIMregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 November 2024Partnership for Eurocoat 2026 trade show in Paris. COMEXIM represents ASCOTEC at the exhibition to showcase products.
• PROSIMregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2024Distributor partner for Paint Istanbul TurkCoat 2024 exhibition in Turkey. PROSIM provides expertise and ensures comprehensive experience for visitors at trade shows.
• ADEMEminorOthersFrench Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) supports ASCOTEC's innovation and ecological transition initiatives through financial assistance.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes RegionminorOthersRegional government support for ASCOTEC's export development activities, providing backing for international expansion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ascotec-france

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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