Lanxess AG : LANXESS strengthens global phthalate-free
Acquisition of US-based UNITEX Access to new diversified plasticizer technology base Leverkusen - LANXESS is strengthening its global asset base and product portfolio for premium,... | April 11, 2025
Lanxess strengthens phthalate-free plasticizers portfolio
Lanxess has plasticizer manufacturing expertise and capacity, as well as a global commercial network that sells its existing phthalate-free plasticizers. BioAmber produces and sells bio-based succinic acid in a 3000-tonnes capacity plant in France and expects to add a further 17 000 tonnes of succinic acid capacity in 2013 at a new facility in
LANXESS strengthens global phthalate-free plasticizer portfolio
UNITEX’s product portfolio will strengthen LANXESS’ leading brands of phthalate-free plasticizers, including Mesamoll, Unimoll, Adimoll and Ultramoll. The size of the global phthalate-free plasticizers market is currently estimated at EUR 1.3 billion and is growing at seven percent per year.
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- Is Lanxess a sustainable plasticizer?
- Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has reached an important step towards more sustainability in its plasticizer portfolio: The Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit now offers a more sustainable solution for its plasticizer Mesamoll.
- What is Lanxess K-flex?
- One important addition to the new LANXESS portfolio is the K-Flex range of non-phthalate plasticizers and coalescents for adhesives, coatings, sealants and vinyl applications. K-Flex plasticizers optimize production processes and end product properties.
- Which polymers can phthalate-free plasticizer be used for?
- The phthalate-free, well-gelling and exceptionally saponification-resistant plasticizer can be applied for a wide range of polymers, such as PVC, PUR and rubber.
- Where do Lanxess products come from?
- One quarter of sales originated from business with specialty chemicals for industrial applications. With the closing of the transaction, LANXESS grows by around 470 employees and the three production sites in Kalama/Washington (USA), Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Widnes (Great Britain).
- What is Lanxess used for?
- Last but not least, benzoic acid, benzaldehyde and benzoate salts supplements the LANXESS offer in future. These are used as intermediates, building blocks and additives in a number of industrial applications, e.g. for the production of esters, alkyd resins or corrosion inhibitiors.
- How did Lanxess finance Emerald Kalama chemical?
- LANXESS financed the purchase price of around USD 1.04 billion (EUR 870 million) from liquid funds. In 2020, Emerald Kalama Chemical generated global sales of around USD 425 million (EUR 375 million) and EBITDA pre-exceptionals of around USD 90 million (EUR 80 million).
