Bluestar Silicones Names Unipex as Canadian Distributor of ...

For Immediate Release:
PRESS RELEASE
Bluestar Silicones Names Unipex as Canadian Distributor
of Mirasil ® Silicones for Personal Care Industry
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., September 6, 2011 – Bluestar Silicones North America
has selected Unipex Solutions Canada, Boucherville, Quebec, a commercial unit of the Unipex
Group, as the authorized distributor of Mirasil ® silicones for the personal care industry in
Canada. Unipex has been named the Canadian distributor for the core group of Mirasil silicone
grades including performance blends like high-molecular weight gums in carriers such as
cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone.
The new partnership extends Bluestar Silicones’ existing relationship with Unipex in
Europe and takes advantage of their strong technical expertise, according to Mark Neuber,
business director of core fluids and elastomers for Bluestar Silicones. “This agreement is a very
important part of our strategy to reach personal care formulators,” explained Neuber. “We’ve
also renewed our focus on distribution as a key market channel by partnering with companies
like Unipex who can deliver the full breadth of ingredients for personal care formulators and
toll manufacturers.”
“We welcome this new distribution arrangement which expands our portfolio options
for personal care formulating companies,” said Marcel Painchaud, market manager for Life
Sciences for Unipex Solutions Canada. “Our strategy to align our business with global industry
leaders is further solidified by this agreement with Bluestar Silicones.” Unipex Solutions
Canada also markets specialty chemicals, industrial commodities, and services throughout
Canada and the northeast U.S.
Bluestar Silicones USA Corp. – 2 Tower Center Blvd., East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1100
Tel.: 732 227 2060 - Fax: 732 249 7000
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Neuber added that the agreement is a key part of Bluestar Silicones’ overall growth
strategy targeted at several industries including personal care, along with expanded production
in the U.S. At the same time, the company expects the new supply channel will help to boost
growth for Mirasil silicones in North America.
Mirasil silicone products are targeted for the personal care market and are specially
formulated for purity and safety, as well as performance for hair care, skin care, and
antiperspirants and deodorants. Mirasil silicones provide a smooth dry feel to skin preparation
with good durability and water repellency, easy to comb wet hair, while also providing dry hair
with conditioning, softening, and shine. In skin care applications, Mirasil silicones impart a
soft dry feel on the skin and can help to improve water resistance properties in sun-care
products.
About Unipex Group
Unipex is a privately held company specializing in the development, production, marketing,
and distribution of active ingredients and specialty chemicals for world-class producers in the
cosmetics, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and nutrition industries. The company is also
active in the areas of vigilance and consumer testing through its Iris subsidiary. Its distribution
and marketing network serves more than 50 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. The
company has over 185 employees in six offices across North America and Europe. Additional
information regarding Unipex is available at www.unipex.com.
About Bluestar Silicones
Bluestar Silicones is a €400 million worldwide silicones raw material manufacturer established
in 2007 through China National Bluestar Corp.’s acquisition of Rhodia Silicones. The
company is one of the world’s leading fully integrated global silicones manufacturers with
more than 50 years of silicone expertise. Bluestar has manufacturing operations throughout the
world and combines upstream silicon metal operations and capacity with downstream silicone
market and application development expertise. The company offers a comprehensive range of
silicone products including release coatings, engineering elastomers, healthcare products,
specialty fluids, emulsions, and resins. For more information, call (866) 474-6342 or visit
www.bluestarsilicones.com.
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Tel.: 732 227 2060 - Fax: 732 249 7000
www.bluestarsilicones.com

Press Contact:
Joseph Grande
413.684.2463
joe.grande@verizon.net
Bluestar Silicones USA Corp. – 2 Tower Center Blvd., East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1100
Tel.: 732 227 2060 - Fax: 732 249 7000
www.bluestarsilicones.com