Capacity Increase for Preventol CMK

LANXESS increases capacity of microbial active ingredient Preventol CMK by 50 percent.

LANXESS is expanding production capacity by approximately 50 percent for the active ingredient Preventol CMK (chlorocresol) at its facility in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, in response to sustained strong demand for disinfectants and industrial preservation. The specialty chemicals company is investing a single-digit million euro amount in the expansion, which is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2022. LANXESS markets Preventol CMK as a registered active ingredient for disinfection and preservation, and also uses it in its own formulations marketed under the well-known Preventol and Virkon brands. A rapidly growing application area is disinfectants in the animal and human sectors. Demand for these products has increased significantly in recent years, particularly due to African swine fever, avian influenza and the coronavirus pandemic, among other factors. [caption id="attachment_133418" align="aligncenter"] The specialty chemicals company LANXESS is increasing production capacity by approximately 50 percent for the Preventol CMK active ingredient at its facility in the Krefeld-Uerdingen region of Germany in response to strong demand for disinfectants.[/caption] Matthias Arnold, Head of Actives and Disinfection business line at LANXESS's Material Protection Products business unit, said: "With additional capacity, we continue to be a reliable partner for our customers and can continue to meet rising demand for Preventol CMK in the disinfection industry. For disinfectants, we expect high demand to continue even after the coronavirus pandemic due to increased hygiene awareness." In farm operations, Preventol CMK-based disinfectants help control disease spread and contribute to reducing antibiotics use in animal husbandry. Biosecurity has become increasingly important globally due to rising population and meat consumption, driving continuous growth in disinfectant demand. In human health, Preventol CMK-based disinfectants can be used, for example, in hospitals as well as in the home care segment. LANXESS is the world's largest chlorocresol producer and provides regulatory support for the active ingredient in all major biocide markets, such as under the Biocidal Products Regulation BPR in Europe or the Environmental Protection Agency EPA in the United States. [caption id="attachment_133419" align="aligncenter"] In farm operations, Preventol CMK-based disinfectants help control disease spread and contribute to reducing antibiotic use in animal husbandry.[/caption]

Rising requirements in industrial preservation

LANXESS also expects strong market growth in the industrial preservation sector. LANXESS's CMK-based Preventol products offer a broad and balanced range of activity against fungi, bacteria and yeasts, even in highly microbiologically contaminated environments. This makes them attractive for numerous applications—particularly in leather protection and construction. Oliver Kretschik, Head of Biocides business line at the Material Protection Products business unit, said: "Our Preventol CMK-based products meet strict regulatory requirements worldwide. The expansion will enable us to meet strong demand for these products in the future as well." In the construction sector, CMK-based Preventol products can replace formaldehyde-containing products. In the leather industry, they meet both high technical requirements and rising industry standards in terms of sustainability and toxicity.

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