Saltigo GmbH is a German custom manufacturing company for specialty chemicals and a wholly owned subsidiary of LANXESS AG. Established in 2006 from the consolidation of LANXESS’s custom synthesis activities, the company is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.
Saltigo focuses on contract development and manufacturing of active ingredients and intermediates, with a strong position in crop protection as well as applications in life sciences and other specialty segments. Its capabilities span process development, route optimization, multi‑step organic synthesis, scale‑up, and commercial production, including experience with demanding and hazardous chemistries.
Production is carried out at multipurpose plants in the CHEMPARK sites of Leverkusen and Dormagen, integrated into established infrastructure and supply chains. Saltigo operates under stringent quality, environmental, and safety standards and supports customers across the product lifecycle, from laboratory work through industrial manufacturing.
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Saltigo's role on them: Operator.
Shows preservative solutions for pet care, launches biodegradable Cosmelin esters as a silicone alternative, presents Scopeblue lower‑carbon preservatives and an Oct 16 LCA talk.
At Chemspec Europe (6–7 May) shows custom-manufacturing tech: hydrogenation, fluorination, flow; flavors/preservatives; panel on scaling (6 May) — 20th anniv.
LANXESS highlights preservation solutions, sustainable ingredients, and global production capabilities for cosmetics and personal care at the Paris trade fair.
Showcasing sustainable solutions for personal and home care, including preservatives, oxidizing agents, and biodegradable products, supporting manufacturers' sustainability goals.
LANXESS highlights sustainable preservatives, aroma chemicals, and insect repellents, emphasizing eco-friendly solutions and innovative formulations for personal care products.
Starting next year, LANXESS will produce electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries at its Saltigo plant, enhancing its role in the fast-growing e-mobility market.
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