LANXESS is set to introduce Preventol® CT 40, the latest addition to its Preventol® portfolio for leather applications. Designed specifically for leather intermediates, Preventol® CT 40 combines electrophilic action with membrane-active performance, delivering broad-spectrum protection and improved storage stability. With its strong preservation capability, the product supports consistent quality in leather production by helping prevent microbial damage during storage and processing.
Through the Preventol® range, LANXESS provides tanneries with effective and cost-efficient long-term preservation solutions for leather intermediates. The product range helps protect against mould and fungal contamination in the leather manufacturing cycle. A key advantage of membrane-active biocides is that they are not consumed or degraded during action; instead, they remain effective and can continue to work over repeated cycles, supporting long-duration protection.
Unlike many conventional preservative systems, most Preventol® products contain multiple active substances in a single formulation. By combining complementary functions and modes of action, the solutions offer broader efficacy and added operational confidence for tanneries.
In addition, membrane-active substances provide deeper penetration into the hide structure, offering protection through the cross-section rather than only at the surface. This feature is especially important after splitting, when newly exposed surfaces can become vulnerable to microbial attack. By reducing this risk, the preservative supports greater process security and more reliable product outcomes.
Commenting on the development, Anand Muthureddy, Head – Business Unit Material Protection Products, LANXESS India, said the Indian leather industry continues to operate in a highly competitive environment and requires dependable solutions that match global quality expectations. He added that LANXESS remains focused on supporting the sector with performance-driven products through its fungicides portfolio.
LANXESS, a leading specialty chemicals provider with a revenue of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023, operates in 32 countries and employs around 12,600 people. The company focuses on the development, production, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products. LANXESS is also featured in the prestigious sustainability indices of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe).
