The Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit’s products are used practically everywhere in the world in a broad range of applications ranging from active ingredients for anti-microbial, insecticide products to preservatives. We deliver custom solutions for almost all sectors of industry, especially the wood protection industry, the paints and coatings industry, the construction sector, health and personal care product manufacturers and the food industry.

Globally proven

The Preventol® product range comprises demonstrably effective microbiocides for diverse disinfection applications. These include antiseptic applications and active ingredients for instrument and surface disinfection in hospitals or for animal husbandry. The Material Protection Products business unit is also a leading manufacturer of active ingredients for wood protection products and its Preventol® fungicides and insecticides are essential components of well-known protective coatings for wood.

Innovative and flexible

Another key application for this business unit’s products is the preservation of diverse products such as water-based coatings, plaster and mortar, compounders, glues and adhesives, emulsions and slurries. It produces a comprehensive range of Preventol®, Tektamer®, Metasol® and Biochek® formulations that comply with both technical and regulatory requirements. Our Velcorin® brand is a technology for many non-alcoholic beverages and wine, providing customers in the beverage industry with the flexibility they need to make innovative products.

Toxicity and ecotoxicity-tested

Material protection products are subject to strict licensing requirements in many countries and regions. LANXESS provides toxicity and ecotoxicity-tested and officially approved products accompanied by comprehensive product data sheets. LANXESS registration experts are actively involved in association committees and in close contact with registration authorities, ensuring a reliable regulatory framework for customer registrations and clearances.

The safety of the active ingredients and the products that customers make with them, employee health and safety and environmental protection are priority objectives at LANXESS.

The Material Protection Products business unit provides comprehensive advice, registration management and project-specific research and development services. Production facilities in Germany, Argentina, Mexico and China, plus four service centers, an international distribution network and a global customer service organization provide our customers with the assurance that material protection is in safe hands at LANXESS.

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