Ichthyol-Gesellschaft Cordes, Hermanni & Co.

Ichthyol-Gesellschaft Cordes, Hermanni & Co. is a specialized German pharmaceutical company founded in 1882, renowned for the development and production of Ichthyol (ammonium bituminosulfonate). The company focuses on dermatological and orthopedic treatments derived from unique, sulfur-rich oil shale found in the Tyrolean Alps. Its product portfolio includes well-known brands like Ichtholan and Cordes, which are used to treat inflammatory skin diseases, acne, and joint pain. Ichthyol-Gesellschaft operates its own shale oil refinery in Austria, ensuring a vertically integrated supply chain for its active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company remains a global leader in the niche market of sulfonated shale oils, providing both finished medicinal products and raw materials to the international pharmaceutical industry.