Product innovation

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Bayferrox

Reusing plastic waste as a raw material is an important element of the circular economy, but requires that the different plastics be separated according to type first. With the new black pigment Bayferrox 303 T from our Inorganic Pigments business unit, we can help to increase the recycling rate for plastic packaging, which is still far too low around the world. The innovative pigment for coloring black plastic reflects 20% of near-infrared radiation (NIR). This enables plastics to be identified efficiently and costeffectively with the aid of NIR detectors like those used for sorting waste. 

Lewatit

For us, innovation also means continuously enhancing the applicability of the products we have already established on the market. One example of this is the new type of Lewatit ion exchange resin, with which we open up new areas of application in the electronics industry and microsystems technology. Thanks to an improved polymer matrix in conjunction with a modified formula, we can now manufacture the product to the very highest degree of purity. In the future, Lewatit can therefore be used in the processing of ultra-pure water, which is necessary for semiconductor manufacture. 

Adiprene

One of the most challenging applications for polyurethane casting systems is high-temperature applications. As polyurethane chemistries have advanced over the years, casting systems are being used more frequently in this high-performance segment. Our new Adiprene LF TR400 high-temperature prepolymer is much easier to process than comparable prepolymer systems for high-temperature applications. For example, it offers a manageable processing/pour life. The resulting cast elastomers perform better than comparable, established polyurethane high-temperature systems and do not change their properties under heat stress. A further strength is high resistance to heat aging at up to 150 °C. 

Emerald NH500

We have developed Emerald NH500 to market maturity as an innovative flame retardant. This new, phosphorus-based product has been specially designed for use in high-performance plastics and electric mobility. It exhibits very good flame-retardant properties in combination with other additives and easily passes the relevant fire safety tests. Versatile formulations ensure that the mechanical properties and other functional characteristics of the end products are maintained. In addition, the additive offers excelent thermal stability and boasts a unique morphology.

Nagardo

Another innovation, our natural preservative Nagardo, has now also been launched in Europe following the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. We obtained approval for use in non-alcoholic beverages the EU in the reporting year and continue to expand the global footprint of Nagardo.

European beverage producers can now make use of a long-awaited natural preservative that not only efficiently safeguards product quality but also enables them to transform their product ranges and to meet consumers’ growing demand for natural ingredients.

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APAC Application Development Center (AADC)

In order to continue bringing product and application innovations successfully to market, we are enhancing our global network of research and development sites in a targeted manner. Since June 2021, our new APAC Application Development Center (AADC) in Shanghai has brought the research and development activities of the three business units Polymer Additives, Lubricant Additives and Urethane Systems together under one roof. We thus intend to better exploit the growth potential in the Chinese market, the largest chemicals market in the world.

Research and development seal

The Stifterverband has awarded LANXESS the "Innovative through Research" seal for its commitment to research and development. Since 2014, this has recognized research-based companies for the special responsibility they assume for the state and society with the seal.