The results – Success evolves from ideas
For EMD Chemicals, innovation means the opportunity to grow. In nearly all fields in which we conduct research, we have brought products to market readiness.
Here you will find selected results of our research and development work that particularly underscore our employees’ innovative strength and pioneering spirit:
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ZIC®-HILIC technology from EMD increases food safetyNew FDA method for detecting melamine and cyanuric acid in infant formula uses EMD SeQuant™ ZIC®-HILIC chromatography column. |
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Advances in silica-based monolithic HPLC columnsSilica-based monolithic columns with small internal diameters of ≥ 2 mm are suited for the fast separation of highly polar substances, including biologically active compounds such as pharmaceutical drugs, neurotransmitters, nucleosides, nucleotides, amino acids, peptides, proteins, oligosaccharides, carbohydrates, etc. |
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Progress in preparative chromatographyEMD has been one of the top names in chromatography for more than 100 years now, which is almost as long as this separation method has existed. The expertise we have gained over the years, our proximity to our customers, and our ability to develop tailor-made solutions for all areas of application have been key contributory factors to our success as technology leader. » |
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Minatec® 60 CMWith the Minatec® product family, EMD offers coating manufacturers innovative functional pigments for application in light or colored conductive, antistatic coatings. The Minatec® pigments distinguish themselves by their permanent conductivity. |
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Pearl-luster effect on food and tabletsCandurin® pearl luster pigments are an exquisite range of pigments achieving an eye-catching pearlescent effect. Manufacture of the pigments meets the strict quality and safety requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries. |
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The ideal solvent is the solutionEMD offers the ideal solvent for any industrial process. The customer can choose from over 300 catalog items, or develop an entirely new one in collaboration with Merck. EMD's ionic liquids represent an extensive range of customized system solutions. |
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Metafolin® – For stable healthPure crystalline Metafolin® provides a way of assuring an adequate intake of folate. Folates are needed for cell division and cell repair. |







