Chemical synthesis

VESTASOL® IP plays a remarkable role as a solvent in the agrochemical industry. Its special properties allow formulations that permit a very fine and optimum distribution of herbicides or pesticide, thereby increasing the effectivity of the active agent. Beyond that Evonik offers specialty adjuvants, additive solutions, biocompatible formulants, seed treatment additives, solvents and water management solutions that increase agricultural performance and sustainability. Our specialty adjuvants (tank-mix) are surfactants or surface-active agents that change the physical properties of the spray solutions. Adjuvants are determined by the mode of action from the nozzle to the target.

Hand disinfection with professional disinfectants is one of the most important measures for killing pathogens on the skin. VESTASOL® IP provides the synthetic cornerstone for the production of disinfectants based on the antiseptic chloroxylenol (PCMX), to ensure germ-free hands for healthcare professionals.

Sunscreen is very important to protect the skin. In these products, various chemical substances filter the radiation. Crosslinkers offers cosmetic manufacturers VESTASOL® IP for producing highly active UVB filters. VESTASOL® IP provides the critical basis for all of the subsequent synthesis steps needed to generate UVB protection in sunscreens.