LANXESS Product Innovation and Sustainability Leadership

Customer-Centric Innovation Strategy

LANXESS drives its product innovation by focusing on customer needs and collaborative development projects with key partners. Their portfolio emphasizes sustainability through the expansion of the Scopeblue series—an array of innovative, sustainable frontrunner products designed to meet evolving market demands.

Key Sustainable Product Developments

• Bayferrox 303 T: This new black pigment enhances the circular economy by enabling higher recycling rates of black plastics. Its key feature is reflecting 20% of near-infrared radiation (NIR), which allows plastics sorting technologies to identify and separate plastic types more efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Lewatit Ion Exchange Resin: A breakthrough in ion exchange technology, this improved resin boasts a purer polymer matrix suitable for ultra-pure water applications. This innovation opens doors for its use in semiconductor manufacturing and microsystems technology, where absolute purity is critical.

• Nagardo® Natural Preservative: Recently approved for use in non-alcoholic beverages within the EU, Nagardo® expands LANXESS’s global footprint in natural preservation. It supports beverage producers in meeting consumer demands for natural ingredients while ensuring product quality and safety.

• Emerald NH500 Flame Retardant: Tailored for high-performance plastics and electric mobility applications, this phosphorus-based flame retardant offers excellent thermal stability, effective fire safety compliance, and maintains the mechanical and functional integrity of plastics.

Strengthening R&D and Market Reach

• The APAC Application Development Center (AADC) in Shanghai consolidates LANXESS’s Polymer Additives, Lubricant Additives, and Urethane Systems research efforts. This strategic hub enhances innovation capacity and market penetration in China, the world’s largest chemical market.

• Recognizing its commitment to innovation, LANXESS has been awarded the “Innovative through Research” seal by the Stifterverband since 2014, highlighting its role in advancing research-based solutions for society.

Sustainability Integration

LANXESS actively reduces its environmental impact, as exemplified by recent CO₂ footprint reduction efforts at its Botlek site. The company’s dedication extends to supplying sustainable additives to partners like Continental, the first tire manufacturer to incorporate LANXESS’s sustainable rubber additive.

About LANXESS

LANXESS is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cologne, offering products across diverse industries including polymer additives, biosecurity solutions, paints & coatings, and water treatment. Its integrated approach marries product innovation with rigorous sustainability targets, climate leadership commitments (aiming for climate neutrality by 2040), and strong corporate responsibility practices.

For detailed product information, sustainability reports, and latest innovations, visit LANXESS’s official website and explore their dedicated Sustainability and Product Innovation sections.

Sources: LANXESS Corporate Website, Press Releases (September 2025)

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