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LANXESS' core business comprises the development, manufacture and sale of plastics, specialty chemicals and intermediates. On the following pages you can find a lot of information about the LANXESS product range.

All press releases on our material developments and new technologies for the plastics industry can be found here.

LANXESS will be climate neutral by 2040. We are pursuing this target in an ambitious and forward-looking manner by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and introducing process and technology innovations.

Kalaguard® SB is a sodium benzoate preservative derived from benzoic acid. It has a bactericidal and fungicidal effect. The product is registered under the EU Biocides Directive (BPR PT 6) and U.S. EPA FIFRA. Sodium benzoate is also approved in Switzerland and the European Economic Area. It is classified by The European Chemicals Agency as a low-risk substance, with a better environmental, human, or animal health profile than traditional biocides. Sodium benzoate is used in products such as fragrances, cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals.

In efficacy tests for a fabric softener, a dishwashing detergent, and a neutral pH cleaner, Kalaguard® SB was shown to economically and effectively control bacteria, yeast, and mold at 0.35–1.25 % and at pH values up to 7.0. The tests also proved that the preservative effectively inhibits a wide range of undesirable and potentially harmful microorganisms:

Kalaguard® SB is environmentally-friendly and authorized for use in products certified under green label programs, such as Ecocert, Ecolabel, and Nordic Swan. Thanks to its excellent chemical profile, sodium benzoate provides preservation of household cleaners while meeting all regulatory requirements. Its properties are in line with current and long-term consumer trends. Consumers prefer products that:

Kalaguard® SB meets these requirements with ease.

It will not have an adverse effect on product aesthetics, will not discolor the final product, nor affect odor. It has little impact on formulation viscosity. 

Kalaguard® SB is easy to handle since it is readily soluble, compatible with other preservatives or surfactants, and remains stable in detergent formulations.