Manufacturing Today Issue - 221 February 2024 | Page 74

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its stakeholders , the environment and society , Varsal seeks to build long-lasting partnerships by helping to solve its customers ’ most complex issues through customized , quality product solutions .
Inclusive and caring culture
Varsal ’ s sulfonyl chemical products are made at Varsal ISO , GMP and ChemStewards ® compliant facilities . Its methane sulfonic acid , also referred to as MSA , is a strong caustic acid and the simplest form of the alkyl sulfonic acids .
“ Our MSA process is extremely clean ,” reveals Don . “ It is ideal for pharmaceutical formulations as the manufacturing process does not generate carcinogenic esters like the competing methyl mercaptan synthesis route does , and can assure a safer , cleaner product . We perform rigorous studies on every process we carry out to ensure that nothing harmful is released . We are an environmentally and socially responsible organization and have won awards for our production processes . We are committed to sustainable environmental stewardship .”
Likewise , the company ’ s methane sulfonyl chloride ( MSC ) product is an ideal building block for flavors and fragrances formulations as the manufacturing process is clean , with no methyl mercaptan odor and no detectable impurities of methyl methane thiosulfate . It is both harmless to humans and has impurity cleansing capabilities .
Clearly its products rely on the creation of complex chemical formulas , and this approach extends out to the wider business , where Varsal also continuously adds to its recipe for a thriving workplace . “ Alongside our social and environmental responsibility practices , we also try to create an inclusive and caring culture . We have implemented a profit-sharing plan for our employees around the world . We support workers ’ children by rewarding good grades at school and have established a college scholarship fund ,” shares Ping .
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