LANXESS (formerly Emerald Performance Materials) manufactures and supplies specialty chemicals used in the Personal Care and Cosmetics industry. This company offers a wide array of antifungal agents, colorants, preservatives, structurants, depilatory wax, and fragrance applications. Key offerings include Kalama® Sodium Benzoate – Dense, Masil® EM 10000C, Purox® B Food/Pharma, D&C RED 7 Calcium Lake, and Masilwax™ 135 Mod 1.
Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021.
K-FLEX® 850P is an FDA approved plasticizer for hair removal/depilatory wax products. LANXESS uses the highest standards for quality and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021.
K-FLEX® DP is a plasticizer used as viscosity control aid in wax-based hair removal products. LANXESS uses the highest standards for quality and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in...view more
K-FLEX® DP is a plasticizer used as viscosity control aid in wax-based hair removal products. LANXESS uses the highest standards for quality and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Kalama® Benzaldehyde FCC is known for its uniquely sweet character and notes of cherry and almond. LANXESS offers several high purity grades, all of which are nature identical to the benzaldehyde found in almonds, peaches, cherries, and apricots. Kalama® ...view more
Kalama® Benzaldehyde FCC is known for its uniquely sweet character and notes of cherry and almond. LANXESS offers several high purity grades, all of which are nature identical to the benzaldehyde found in almonds, peaches, cherries, and apricots. Kalama® Benzaldehyde FCC grade is a highly valued, food-grade, GRAS (21 CFR §182.60) flavor ingredient. it is often used as a building block in the synthesis of fragrances such as rose and jasmine, used in soaps and perfumes. LANXESS’s leadership position for benzaldehyde and dual production locations (in the U.S. and Europe) allow us to set the standards for quality, reliability, and security of supply. LANXESS’s manufacturing process also uses oxidation technology, ensuring that Kalama® Benzaldehyde does not contain chlorine residuals (low-chlorine or chlorine-free benzaldehyde), in contrast to many competitive benzaldehyde offerings. It is produced using the highest standards for quality and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Kalama® Benzyl Alcohol NF/FCC is a food-grade, GRAS ingredient (21 CFR §172.515) commonly known for its low volatility and toxicity. In personal care and pharmaceutical applications, Kalama Benzyl Alcohol NF/FCC is an effective preservative to inhibit th...view more
Kalama® Benzyl Alcohol NF/FCC is a food-grade, GRAS ingredient (21 CFR §172.515) commonly known for its low volatility and toxicity. In personal care and pharmaceutical applications, Kalama Benzyl Alcohol NF/FCC is an effective preservative to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It is used to preserve the freshness and integrity of products such as lotions, hair care, shower gel, body wash, antiperspirants, deodorants, wipes, mouthwash, toothpaste, emulsions, ointments, and insect bite relief lotions. LANXESS also produces benzyl alcohol in a parenteral grade. All grades are produced using the highest standards for quality and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Kalama® Benzyl Benzoate has a high molecular weight and nearly odorless nature, making it an extensively used fixative in the fine fragrance and perfume industry. Benzyl Benzoate is an FDA approved, GRAS flavoring substance (21 CFR § 172.515) and is produ...view more
Kalama® Benzyl Benzoate has a high molecular weight and nearly odorless nature, making it an extensively used fixative in the fine fragrance and perfume industry. Benzyl Benzoate is an FDA approved, GRAS flavoring substance (21 CFR § 172.515) and is produced using the highest standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Kalama® C-6 Aldehyde FCC (CAS no. 66-25-1) has fruity, slightly grassy, fatty-green character that is reminiscent of unripe fruit at low concentrations. It is also known as hexanal, hexyl aldehyde, or caproaldehyde. Kalama C-6 Aldehyde FCC is an FDA appro...view more
Kalama® C-6 Aldehyde FCC (CAS no. 66-25-1) has fruity, slightly grassy, fatty-green character that is reminiscent of unripe fruit at low concentrations. It is also known as hexanal, hexyl aldehyde, or caproaldehyde. Kalama C-6 Aldehyde FCC is an FDA approved, GRAS flavoring substance (21 CFR § 172.515) and is produced using the highest standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Kalama® C-8 Aldehyde FCC (CAS no. 124-13-0) is an important fragrance agent for a variety of applications, such as soaps, detergents, creams, light fragrances, and eau de parfums. As a fragrance compound, it brings a citrus character in personal care, hou...view more
Kalama® C-8 Aldehyde FCC (CAS no. 124-13-0) is an important fragrance agent for a variety of applications, such as soaps, detergents, creams, light fragrances, and eau de parfums. As a fragrance compound, it brings a citrus character in personal care, household care, artificial citrus oils, and perfumery. Its pungent odor becomes citrus-like on dilution. It is also known as octanal, octyl aldehyde, and caprylic aldehyde. Kalama C-8 Aldehyde FCC is an FDA approved, GRAS flavoring substance (21 CFR § 172.515) and is produced using the highest standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Kalama® Cinnamic Aldehyde FCC (CAS no. 104-55-2) is an aromatic aldehyde that is nature identical to the main constituent of cassia and cinnamon bark oils. It adds spicy notes to personal care products such as soaps, toothpastes and oral care, and perfume...view more
Kalama® Cinnamic Aldehyde FCC (CAS no. 104-55-2) is an aromatic aldehyde that is nature identical to the main constituent of cassia and cinnamon bark oils. It adds spicy notes to personal care products such as soaps, toothpastes and oral care, and perfumes. It is also known as cinnamaldehyde. Kalama Cinnamic Alcohol FCC is an FDA approved, GRAS flavoring substance (21 CFR § 182.60) and is produced using the highest standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, including ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Purox® B benzoic acid is a safe, effective solutions to preserve freshness and maintain the integrity of personal care formulations—controlling yeasts, molds, and bacteria in formulations up to pH 6.5—while also meeting consumer demand for clean labels wi...view more
Purox® B benzoic acid is a safe, effective solutions to preserve freshness and maintain the integrity of personal care formulations—controlling yeasts, molds, and bacteria in formulations up to pH 6.5—while also meeting consumer demand for clean labels without parabens, formaldehyde donors, or sensitizers. It offers an optimal balance of preservative efficacy, economy, and a consumer-friendly profile. Although benzoic acid occurs naturally in plums, cinnamon, cloves, and berries, LANXESS’s benzoic acid is synthetically produced to the highest available purity (99.98%) at FSSC 22000-certified operations in the U.S. and Europe. In addition, it is In addition, it is easy to use (quick solubilizing, low agglomeration) and virtually odorless and colorless. Benzoic acid is considered GRAS for food products by the U.S. FDA and is approved under Annex V 1223/2009 (EU) for permitted uses and levels. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
Purox® S is the highest quality sodium benzoate available on the market and has a long history of use as a globally trusted, nature identical preservative. It is used to safely and effectively inhibit microbial growth up to pH 6.5, and it is a green-label...view more
Purox® S is the highest quality sodium benzoate available on the market and has a long history of use as a globally trusted, nature identical preservative. It is used to safely and effectively inhibit microbial growth up to pH 6.5, and it is a green-label alternative to preservatives under scrutiny, including sensitizers such as isothiazolinones (BIT, MIT, MCIT), irritants, parabens, and formaldehyde releasers. It is biodegradable and authorized for use under green label programs such as ECOCERT COSMOS, EU Ecolabel, and Nordic Swan. Kalama Sodium Benzoate is often used with Kalama Benzyl Alcohol NF/FCC to leverage the ingredients’ natural antimicrobial synergy. Common applications include lotions, moisturizers, and topical ointments, soaps, shampoo and conditioner, wipes, oral care products, and feminine hygiene products. Purox S is manufactured to very high purity and quality standards, ensuring an excellent taste and odor profile. It is produced at LANXESS’s food-grade operation certified to meet FSSC 22000 for food safety, as well as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less
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