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Brenntag Specialties to Distribute Calyxia Microcapsules

Key highlights
  • Brenntag will distribute Calyxia's Catalyx™ and Calyshield™ platforms in the Americas, China, and selected EMEA markets.
  • Calyxia's Catalyx™ H microcapsules offer ambient-stable latency and rapid cure for epoxy systems.
  • Calyshield™ L is a PFAS- and silicone-free lubricant replacement for coatings and elastomers.

Distribution Agreement

Brenntag Specialties has partnered with Calyxia to distribute their microencapsulation technology for advanced materials in the Americas, China, and selected EMEA markets. This includes the Catalyx™ and Calyshield™ platforms, expanding a previous agreement for the Beauty & Personal Care market.

Product Applications

The high-performing microcapsules are utilized in various advanced material applications across CASE and composites markets. Catalyx™ H microcapsules provide ambient-stable latency with rapid, on-demand cure for epoxy formulations, eliminating the need for cold-chain logistics and enhancing throughput.

Innovative Solutions

Calyxia's Catalyx™ H microcapsules are fully compatible with existing manufacturing infrastructure, offering performance, cost, and sustainability benefits. Calyshield™ L serves as a PFAS- and silicone-free lubricant replacement, designed for controlled release and enhanced abrasion resistance in coatings and elastomers.