Kemira Oyj has on September 30, 2010, closed Blankophor GmbH & Co. KG (German Catec GmbH) deal announced on June 23, 2010. Kemira sold its global Fluorescent Whitening Agents (FWAs) business to Blankophor. The transaction does not have any significant impact on Kemira´s financial figures, and the parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction price.