Information 2008
2008-10-28
LANXESS Earns EPA Registrations for Bronopol Product Line
2008-09-15
New Product Preventol® BM 10
2008-08-28
New Product Preventol® MP 400-D
2008-08-08
New Product Preventol® A 24
2008-06-12
LANXESS Corporation to attend American Coatings Show in Charlotte, June 3-5; booth number 515
2008-06-09
LANXESS Corporation Exhibits at STLE Annual Meeting
2008-06-06
LANXESS increases prices for biocides
2008-06-04
New Products Preventol® MPT 12 and Preventol® ST
2008-05-28
No chance for fungi, woodworms or termites
2008-05-20
New Product Preventol® A 22-D
2008-04-30
LANXESS Corporation Attends Institute of Food Technologists' Regional Gathering
2008-04-14
Vienna - Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology hosted Biocides Seminar
2008-01-28
New Product Preventol® BMX
LANXESS Earns EPA Registrations for Bronopol Product Line
Enhanced Options for Industrial Biocide Users & Deodorant Producers
LANXESS Corporate Business Unit Material Protection Products received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for the active ingredient Bronopol. LANXESS is now marketing Bronopol under the brand names Preventol® P 100 Preservative and Preventol® P 30.
Please find more information in attached article.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com.
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New Product Preventol® BM 10
LANXESS Material Protection Products is pleased to introduce shortly after Preventol® BM 5 the twice concentrated Preventol® BM 10.
Preventol® BM 10 is a solution based on a mixture of the biocidal active ingredients Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT). It is free of solvents, AOX and VOC.
For more information please have a look at the "Product Selection Tool".
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LANXESS Earns EPA, FDA and NSF Approval to Use p-Chloro-M-cresol (PCMC) in Food-Related Lubricant Applications
Product approved for incidental food contact - customers needing this approval now have a new source for lubricant preservative
PITTSBURGH - September 8, 2008
LANXESS Corporation's Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, and National Science Foundation (NSF) certification for the use of active ingredient p-Chloro-m-cresol (PCMC) in industrial lubricants. LANXESS will market this biocide under the brand name PREVENTOL® CMK Preservative; it is effective against bacteria, yeast and mold fungi. The FDA has approved this material as a Food Contact Substance with intended use at levels up to 1 percent as an antimicrobial preservative in lubricants that may have incidental contact with food.
"We are very excited to offer a new source of product to customers in the industrial lubricant market," said Dr. Oliver Kretschik, Market Manager for the Industrial Preservation business. "We identified this need and have dedicated a great deal of effort to obtaining this option for customers."
PREVENTOL® CMK Preservative is also used as a preservative in many industrial water based applications, such as adhesives, joint cements, emulsions, metalworking fluids and cutting oils. PCMC, the active ingredient of PREVENTOL® CMK Preservative, is also approved by the FDA for use as a preservative component of adhesives intended for use in packaging, transporting or holding food; and as a preservative in the manufacture of animal glue intended for use in packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food.
PREVENTOL® is a registered tradmark of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH.
About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leader in specialty chemicals with 2007 sales of EUR 6.61 billion and around 15,200 employees in 21 countries. The company is represented at 44 production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals, plastics, rubber and intermediates.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development of performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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New Product Preventol® MP 400-D
We are pleased to introduce our new product Preventol® MP 400-D. This product is a VOC-free, aqueous dispersion for the manufacturing of coating systems with a fungicidal action.
For more information please enter our product selection tool.
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New Product Preventol® A 24
LANXESS Business Unit Material Protection Products' product portfolio includes a new product: Preventol® A 24.
Preventol® A 24 is a VOC-free solution that is ideally suited for the fungicidal preservation of paints, coatings, plasters, sealants and plastics. Preventol® A 24 contains IPBC and N-OIT.
For more information check our Product Selection Tool.
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LANXESS Corporation to attend American Coatings Show in Charlotte, June 3-5; booth number 515
Company responds to consumer demands for environmentally friendly coatings
LANXESS Corporation will exhibit its environmentally friendly technologies for the coatings and related industries at this year's American Coatings Show in Charlotte, N.C., from June 3-5 in booth 515. To help manufacturers meet the consumer demand for "green" coatings, LANXESS is highlighting its increasing focus on low- and zero-VOC paint and coatings products.
"Consumers have consistently urged manufacturers to use 'green' coatings for a wide range of products, and a number of our business units are stepping up to the challenge," said Randy Dearth, president and CEO of LANXESS Corporation. "We are proactively educating our customers about upcoming changes in regulations so they are well-informed about what technologies are behind the products they use.
The LANXESS Material Protection Products business, which offers an extensive portfolio of biocides and preservatives for in-can and dry-film applications, has increased the number of VOC-free and low-VOC biocides that effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms in paints, coatings and related materials. These products are sold under the brand names BIOCHEK®, TEKTAMER®, METASOL® and PREVENTOL®.
The Functional Chemicals business of LANXESS will showcase its microgranulated organic and inorganic pigment preparations that are self-dispersing and solvent-free. With virtually undetectable VOC, these LEVANYL® Gran and LEVANOX® Gran pigment preparations can be used in the coloration of paints. Both products are also available as liquid dispersion under the names LEVANYL® LF and LEVANOX® LF.
Samuel Gomez from LANXESS Functional Chemicals will give a brief presentation on the applications and benefits of the LEVANYL® and LEVANOX® product lines on Tuesday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. in booth 1143.
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of synthetic iron oxide pigments with over 80 years of production, the LANXESS Inorganic Pigments business will highlight the numerous advantages of its BAYFERROX® iron oxides and Chrome oxide green pigment, including ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental certification.
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com.
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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LANXESS Corporation Exhibits at STLE Annual Meeting
Cleveland, OH, May 18, 2008
The Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit of LANXESS Corporation showcased its biocides and corrosion inhibitors for the metalworking fluids industry at this year's Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting held May 18 - 22 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The business offers 13 biocidal actives and formulations that are based on PCMC, OPP, IPBC, BIT and Bronopol, with the most economical and effective being PREVENTOL® CMK 40, PREVENTOL® CMK 30, and PREVENTOL® CMK Preservative. The group also offers corrosion inhibitors sold under the brand names PREVENTOL® BZT, PREVENTOL® CI7-100 and PREVENTOL® CI7-50. These corrosion inhibitors can be used in aqueous and non-aqueous metalworking fluids, and have user and environmental advantages.
"We are pleased to offer additional chemistries and various product forms to meet customers' specific needs," said Oliver Kretschik, Market Manager for the Industrial Preservation business. "We are striving to be a quality solutions provider."
PREVENTOL® is a registered trademark of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH.
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com.
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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LANXESS increases prices for biocides
Material protection products becoming more expensive
The prices for biocidal active ingredients and formulations for industrial preservation increase by up to eight percent with immediate effect.
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New Products Preventol® MPT 12 and Preventol® ST
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No chance for fungi, woodworms or termites
LANXESS BU Material Protection Products at the IRG 2008 International Wood Protection Meeting in Istanbul, May 25 - 29, Military Museum and Culture Center
Find more information in the English and German report.
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New Product Preventol® A 22-D
We are delighted to introduce to you our new product Preventol® A 22-D.
Preventol® A 22-D is a VOC-free aqueous dispersion suitable for the fungicidal and algicidal preservation of paints, coatings and plasters. The product is free of Carbendazim and Terbutryn.
At the same time the product ensures a broad spectrum of protection against fungi and algae found outdoors due to the highly efficient combination of active ingredients.
For more information check our website or contact us.
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LANXESS Corporation Attends Institute of Food Technologists' Regional Gathering
The Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit showcased VELCORIN® technology at the Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT) regional meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. The March 27 gathering of 1,600 attendees included 340 tabletop displays and various technical presentations.
VELCORIN® (dimethyl dicarbonate) is a microbial control agent that is highly effective in eliminating typical beverage-spoiling germs without affecting the flavor, odor or color of beverages. It has been approved for use in a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages and wine in the United States, Europe and other countries.
The IFT focuses on the latest developments in scientific research, technologies, new products and consumer trends. LANXESS will be exhibiting at several IFT regional meetings throughout the year. "We believe participation in multiple regional and national functions will increase brand awareness and the benefits of using VELCORIN® products within the beverage industry," said Riaz Musaheb, regional manager of the Beverage Technologies business line of the MPP group.
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com .
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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LANXESS Corporation attends Unified Wine Symposium in Sacramento, January 30-31; in Scott Laboratories, Inc.'s Booth 601
Showcasing non-persistent microbial control agent that increases shelf stability without affecting flavor, odor or color of wines
LANXESS Corporation's Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit is showcasing its VELCORIN® (dimethyl dicarbonate) microbial control agent technology in Scott Laboratories, Inc.'s booth 601 at this year's Unified Wine Symposium in Sacramento, CA from January 30-31, 2008. As a distributor of VELCORIN® microbial control agent within the wine industry, Scott Laboratories has over 20 years experience in successfully implementing this proven technology. VELCORIN® microbial control agent is non-persistent, and is highly effective in inactivating typical beverage-spoiling germs, for example, Brettanomyces, without affecting the flavor, odor or color of beverages. This product has been approved for use in a wide range of wines in the United States, Europe and other countries.
The MPP business is also highlighting its VELCORIN® DT dosing equipment that ensures excellent distribution of the microbial control agent in the finished beverage immediately before filling. LANXESS recently purchased this dosing unit business, and is now able to offer customers one-stop shopping for the microbial control agent and the associated metering technology.
"Responding to consumer demand for effective, non-persistent microbial control of beverages is the priority of our business line," said Riaz Musaheb, regional manager of the Beverage Technologies business line of the MPP group. "With our relationship with Scott Laboratories, a proven microbial control agent, and now the associated dosing technology, we are fully able to meet the needs of the wine industry."
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com .
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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Vienna - Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology hosted Biocides Seminar
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New Product Preventol® BMX
Preventol® BMX is an in-can preservative which offers a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity, especially against bacteria. It is particularly suited for applications in which the industrial preservation should not add to the VOC-content of the protected product.
Please find more information in our Product Selection Tool.
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