Chemetall GmbH is a global supplier of specialty chemicals for surface treatment and finishing, operating as the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the company develops and manufactures process chemicals, systems, and services used to prepare and protect metal and other substrates.
Its portfolio covers industrial cleaning, metal pretreatment and conversion coatings, passivation, corrosion protection, and sealants, as well as metal forming lubricants and process control solutions. Well-known brands include Oxsilan (silane-based pretreatment), Gardobond (phosphating), Gardoclean (cleaners), Ardrox (aerospace cleaning and corrosion protection), and Naftoseal (aircraft sealing compounds). Chemetall serves automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers, the aerospace industry, general industry, coil and metalworking sectors, appliances, and related supply chains.
Chemetall supports customers with application know-how, on-site technical service, and process optimization to improve adhesion, paint quality, corrosion resistance, and operational efficiency, while aligning with relevant environmental and regulatory standards across global markets.
