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Humens formulates and manufactures mineral products of the highest purity
Our products
We have been a purity maker for 170 years.
Ever since we started our mineral chemistry business in 1855, we have always sought to provide our customers with products that offer the highest possible level of purity, while increasingly seeking to limit our environmental impact.
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Glassy Sodium Silicate
Liquid Sodium Silicate
Nabion®
Our responsability
The strategic roadmap at Humens supports four key objectives: drastically limit the impact of our activity on the climate and environment; ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of all our products and services; create sustainable value; and work diligently to promote individual well-being and respect.
Our news
Humens recognised in the Choiseul Conquérants 2025 ranking
04 Jun 2026
Humens recognised among the pioneers of the sustainable transition in the Choiseul Conquérants 2025 ranking A distinction that underlines our environmental commitment On 3 June 2026, our President Christian Bouigeon attended the opening dinner of the 6th edition of the Choiseul Conquérants, organised by the Choiseul Institute at the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty. An evening that confirmed our place among the “pioneers of the sustainable transition”. Mid-cap companies at the heart of French industrial sovereignty At the […]
Lenoncourt wetland: Novacarb’s commitment
22 May 2026
Understanding the Lenoncourt wetland and how Novacarb protects it. Novacarb at Lenoncourt: Responsible Industrial Activity Novacarb is a subsidiary of Groupe Humens, specialising in the production of sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, used in a wide range of industrial and everyday […]
Discovery walk at the Lenoncourt salt concession
20 May 2026
Novacarb inaugurates its educational panels: a discovery walk at the heart of the Lenoncourt salt concession On May 20, 2026, Novacarb, a subsidiary of Groupe Humens, organised a public discovery walk on the Lenoncourt salt concession. The event marked the unveiling […]
Responsible Procurement: Humens has joined the signatories of the RFAR charter
30 Apr 2026
Humens signs the Supplier Relations & Responsible Procurement Charter (RFAR) On April 15, 2026, at the France Chimie General Assembly in Paris, Humens officially signed the Supplier Relations & Responsible Procurement Charter (RFAR). This collective signature, alongside 28 other companies […]
Sale of Novabay to Tata Chemicals
20 Mar 2026
March 20, 2026 Information Letter The Humens Group has completed the sale of Novabay to Tata Chemicals International Pte. Ltd Humans Group has announced the completion of the sale of its Novabay industrial site in Singapore to Tata Chemicals […]
Géoliant project: towards more environmentally friendly concrete
17 Feb 2026
Géoliant Project: Novabion contributes its industrial expertise to make concrete more environmentally friendly As part of the Geoliant project, Novabion is working alongside NGE and several scientific and institutional partners to develop a more environmentally friendly concrete. Led by NGE, […]
Nabion®: the sustainable all-in-one ingredient for your powder formulations
15 Oct 2025
Nabion®: a sustainable all-in-one ingredient for your powder formulations Nabion® is an all-in-one sustainable building agent in the form of a mineral powder that is completely soluble in water. It comes in the form of white granules based on sodium carbonate […]
Humens, your reliable partner for sodium carbonate and bicarbonate
11 Sep 2025
Sodium carbonate and bicarbonate : multi-application products Since 1855, Humens has been a dedicated producer of sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, offering high quality products based on recognized industrial expertise and respect for the environment. Sodium carbonate, a natural and environmentally […]
Discover our product pages: Industrial solutions made simple
08 Jul 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new product pages! Find everything you need to know about our industrial solutions — now available in a clear, accessible, and detailed format. As a dedicated manufacturer of mineral-based chemical solutions, we […]
170 years of industrial expertise – A human journey shaping the future
27 Jun 2025
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Novacarb — a key industrial player in the production of sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate — celebrated the 170th anniversary of its historic site in La Madeleine. A day full of emotion, connection, and discovery. […]
