Lanxess AG is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Bayer, the company develops and manufactures specialty additives, chemical intermediates, and consumer protection products for markets such as plastics, rubber and tires, coatings, construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and consumer goods.
Lanxess operates through three main business units: Specialty Additives (including polymer and rubber additives and flame retardants), Advanced Intermediates (aromatic and aliphatic intermediates for chemical synthesis), and Consumer Protection (biocides, material protection, and flavors & fragrances). Its Flavors & Fragrances activities were expanded through the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical. The company maintains a broad production and R&D footprint across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, product stewardship, and supply chain reliability for industrial and consumer applications.
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LANXESS Flavors & Fragrances, LANXESS F&F, and Emerald Kalama Chemical.
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