
High-purity hydroxy acids including DMPA, DMBA, and HPVA. Essential building blocks for environmentally friendly waterborne systems (PUDs, alkyds, polyesters) and high-performance polymers used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and lubricants.
High-purity acetylenic alcohols — a family of triple-bond diols and tertiary propargylic alcohols widely used as wetting agents, flow modifiers, and reactive intermediates in coatings, polymer, and ink systems. These molecules combine hydroxyl functionality with acetylenic unsaturation, providing a balance of reactivity and surface activity essential for modern formulations.
High-purity hindered amines with sterically hindered piperidine structure and stable radicals. Essential building blocks for HALS light stabilizers, TEMPO derivatives for selective oxidation, and versatile intermediates for demanding applications.
VUP is the unique global producer of high-purity DAPEG polymers featuring PEG chains with reactive amino terminals, essential for biomedical coatings and surface modification applications.
Specialty stable radicals — primarily TEMPO (2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl) and its key derivatives — designed for controlled oxidation, polymerisation moderation, and mechanistic research. With over five decades of chemical R&D expertise, VUP offers pilot-plant and laboratory-scale radicals for precise control in organic synthesis, living polymerisation (NMP), and redox catalysis.
Essential biochemical building blocks for phospholipid synthesis - the foundation of healthy cell membranes. VUP supplies high-purity Colamin Phosphate and its salts, crucial for supplement, veterinary, and pharmaceutical applications.
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Partner with VUP for expert custom chemical synthesis and reliable small-scale manufacturing in Europe. Complex chemistry, reliably delivered.
VUP's R&D division solves complex chemistry challenges across diverse industries.With 70+ years of chemical expertise, we transform ideas into viable technological solutions tailored to your needs.
The ATBEL (Analytical, Technical-Safety, and Environmental Laboratories) division is a specialized testing center within VUP, a.s., providing expert analytical services to both internal R&D projects and external partners. We deliver reliable, accredited results under SNAS Certificate No. S-118 (ISO/IEC 17025) and ISO 9001, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. Our services are led by division head Ing. Ľudovít Žiak, PhD.
Navigate complex chemical regulations and overcome technical hurdles with expert support combining deep regulatory knowledge and 70+ years of R&D expertise.
Leverage VUP's 70+ years of chemical production experience and dedicated cosmetics expertise (since 1990) for your custom cosmetic manufacturing needs.
VUP's Official Web Shop for traditional Slovak health and beauty cosmetics (creams, gels, and more). Purchase straight from the manufacturer.
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View all servicesThe automotive industry demands materials that deliver superior performance, durability, aesthetics, and meet increasingly strict environmental and safety standards. VUP, a.s. supports automotive manufacturers and suppliers by providing essential chemical intermediates for advanced, low-VOC coatings and high-performance adhesives, specialized cleaning agents for production processes, and tailored analytical testing services that ensure compliance with automotive standards. We partner with the industry to enable innovation in vehicle materials and manufacturing.
The coatings, paints, and inks industry continuously seeks innovations that enhance performance, durability, and environmental compatibility. Formulators face challenges in meeting stringent regulations (like low VOC targets) while delivering exceptional protection, aesthetics, and functionality. VUP, a.s., leverages over 70 years of chemical expertise to provide essential building blocks like Dimethylolpropionic Acid (DMPA) and the unique Dimethylolbutanoic Acid (DMBA), alongside other key intermediates, enabling the production of advanced waterborne systems and high-performance coatings. As a key European producer, we are your reliable partner for these critical raw materials, supported by robust R&D and regulatory know-how.
The Polymers & Plastics industry relies on innovative chemistry to create materials with specific functionalities, enhanced durability, and improved processing characteristics. From controlling polymerization reactions to protecting final products from degradation, specialized chemical additives and intermediates play a critical role. VUP, a.s. provides key building blocks, stabilizers (like Hindered Amines/HALS), crosslinkers, and polymerization mediators (like TEMPO), supported by extensive R&D and analytical services, enabling our partners to develop advanced polymer solutions.
Born from the Petrochemical Research Institute founded in 1950, VUP, a.s. possesses deep historical roots and extensive expertise in petrochemical science and technology. While not a large-scale refiner, we partner with the Petrochemicals & Refineries sector by providing specialized chemical products (like fuel stabilizers and inhibitors), advanced analytical services, custom synthesis of intermediates, and expert R&D support for process optimization and development. Our commitment to quality (ISO 9001) and safety (Responsible Care) makes us a reliable partner for this demanding industry.
The Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors demand exceptional purity, innovative chemistry, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. VUP, a.s. partners with companies in these critical industries by providing key chemical intermediates, specialized diagnostic aids, advanced biomedical materials, and expert R&D and custom synthesis services. Leveraging our 70+ years of chemical expertise, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and accredited analytical capabilities, we support the development and production of vital healthcare solutions.
The Adhesives & Sealants industry demands materials that provide strong, durable bonds, excellent flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors, while increasingly favouring sustainable, low-VOC formulations. VUP, a.s. contributes key chemical intermediates that enable the development of advanced adhesive and sealant systems. We provide specialized building blocks like Dimethylolbutanoic Acid (DMBA) for high-performance waterborne adhesives, Hydroxypivalic Acid (HPVA) derivatives for reactive hot melts, and essential crosslinkers, supporting formulators in meeting performance and regulatory challenges.
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VUP proudly announces achieving EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing us in the top 9% of companies worldwide for sustainability performance in chemical research and production.

The cosmetics branch of VUP, a.s. has completed a digital upgrade with the launch of its new online store on the Shoptet platform.

VUP, a Slovak research and development company, has announced plans for a new €5 million production line in the Nováky industrial park for automated production of DMPA.
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