Chemetall GmbH is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The company develops and supplies specialty chemicals, processes, and related equipment for the preparation, treatment, and finishing of metal and other substrates.
Its portfolio includes industrial cleaners and degreasers; conversion coatings and pretreatment systems; anodizing and passivation technologies; corrosion protection and sealants; metal forming lubricants; and materials for non-destructive testing. Chemetall serves automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturing, aerospace, coil and sheet processing, aluminum finishing, electronics and battery components, appliances, and general industrial markets, supported by production, R&D, and technical service sites worldwide.