ARXADA

Nature of Business: Manufacturer (Factory)

Introduction:

ARXADA India is an integral part of Arxada, a prominent global specialty chemicals company. Arxada was established in 2021, emerging from the former Lonza Specialty Ingredients business. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including microbial control, performance materials, and nutrition and care. With a significant global operational presence, Arxada operates multiple manufacturing facilities worldwide. Consequently, ARXADA India primarily functions as a manufacturer, involved in the production of a diverse range of specialty chemicals for numerous industrial applications. While they also manage sales and distribution channels, their core identity and operational model are centered around manufacturing and chemical innovation.

ARXADA India manufactures or sells products primarily in the areas of Microbial Control Solutions and Performance Solutions. These products serve various industries including personal care, home care, paints and coatings, wood protection, water treatment, and industrial hygiene.

Here is a list of product categories and types:

Microbial Control Solutions

Preservatives and Biocides:

Isothiazolinones (e.g., Methylisothiazolinone, Chloromethylisothiazolinone, Benzisothiazolinone)

Formaldehyde Releasers (e.g., DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea)

Phenoxyethanol

Parabens (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben)

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (IPBC)

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats)

Glutaraldehyde

Biguanides (e.g., Polyaminopropyl Biguanide)

Thiocyanates

Disinfectants and Sanitizers:

Active ingredients for surface disinfectants

Hand sanitizing ingredients

Antimicrobials for medical and institutional hygiene

Wood Protection:

Fungicides and insecticides for wood preservation

Fire retardants for wood

Paints, Coatings, and Adhesives:

In-can preservatives to prevent microbial spoilage

Dry-film fungicides and algaecides for exterior coatings

Water Treatment:

Biocides for industrial cooling water systems

Biocides for process water in various industries (e.g., pulp and paper, oil and gas)

Performance Solutions

Personal Care Ingredients:

Preservatives (as listed above)

Conditioning agents for hair and skin

Emollients

Rheology modifiers

Active ingredients (e.g., anti-dandruff agents, anti-acne agents)

Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning:

Antimicrobial actives for detergents and cleaners

Preservatives for cleaning formulations

Nutrition and Specialty Chemicals:

Certain specialty intermediates for various industrial applications.