Health
As the world's population continues to grow and the need for land increases, human and animal habitats are converging. This increases the risk of animal-to-human transmission of dangerous diseases known as zoonoses. Additionally, insects from warmer climates are increasingly spreading into milder regions, bringing new diseases with them.
All this is happening in societies that are highly sensitized to harmful pathogens and actually want the opposite: more hygiene, fewer germs.
LANXESS solutions:
LANXESS offers effective solutions for improved hygiene and health protection.
Our preservatives keep household cleaners, detergents and dishwashing liquids free of bacteria, yeasts and molds and ensure their long-term performance. Nature-identical preservatives in soaps, shampoos, sunscreens and wet wipes are gentle on skin and hair. Additionally, our disinfectants provide antimicrobial protection in soaps.
Our disinfectants work quickly and effectively against a wide range of pathogens, including coronaviruses, HIV and E. coli bacteria. They are ideal for disinfecting surfaces in medical facilities, laboratories, nursing homes and public buildings.
Active ingredients for insect repellents provide gentle protection against dangerous diseases. Mosquitoes and ticks no longer recognize humans as potential victims and can therefore no longer transmit diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and the Zika virus.
With more than 70 years of experience in research and development and a broad product portfolio, LANXESS is also a leader in the prevention and control of animal diseases. Our products protect animals such as poultry, swine, cattle and aquaculture from more than 500 strains of viruses, bacteria and fungi, including foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and African swine fever.
LANXESS also supports the pharmaceutical industry with precursors to produce amino acids, proteins, vitamins and diabetes drugs. Our subsidiary Saltigo offers a wide range of fine chemicals that serve as the basis for important medicines such as antibiotics, antidepressants, cardiovascular and cancer drugs.
