Azelis to distribute LANXESS' polymer additive phosphorus flame retardants in the U.S.

Azelis, a leading global provider of innovative services to the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industries, announced that the company has been designated as the exclusive distributor in the United States for LANXESS polymer additives phosphorus-based flame retardants, which include the Disflamoll and Levagard product lines.

Azelis' CASE technology expertise and application laboratories in the Americas region will be used to expand markets and support customer needs. The commercial partnership is effective from April 1, 2024.

LANXESS Polymer Additives is a leading supplier of flame retardant additives to a variety of industries, including construction, electrical and electronics, and transportation.

LANXESS flame retardants are innovative polymer additives that significantly enhance fire protection properties when added to rubber and plastic materials such as flexible polyurethane, rigid polyurethane foam formulations and polyvinyl chloride.

Shiona Stewart, Managing Director of Azelis Case USA, commented: "The addition of LANXESS Polymer Additives phosphorus flame retardants is a direct result of our hard work and positive results. This will continue to strengthen us with the addition of Disflamoll and Levagad products. Azelis has had a long and successful commercial relationship with LANXESS and we are pleased to expand our collaboration with this new set of high-performance additives. Our application laboratories and chemists will provide technical expertise and innovative solutions for our customers as they seek to develop new product applications."