Brenntag Specialties expands global reach with Calyxia Microcapsules partnership
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Brenntag Specialties expands global reach with Calyxia Microcapsules partnership

The collaboration extends a recent agreement in the Beauty & Personal Care sector to Material Science markets

  • By ICN Bureau | November 21, 2025
Brenntag Specialties, a global leader in specialty and ingredient distribution for Life Science and Material Science, has partnered with Calyxia to bring the company’s cutting-edge microcapsule solutions to customers worldwide. 
 
The collaboration extends a recent agreement in the Beauty & Personal Care sector to Material Science markets, opening access to advanced, performance-driven products.
 
The new offerings include Catalyx H encapsulated accelerators for epoxy systems and Calyshield L encapsulated lubricants, designed to boost efficiency, sustainability, and performance. 
 
Catalyx H enables ambient-stable, on-demand curing in epoxy formulations, eliminating cold-chain logistics, cutting energy use, and reducing scrap, while remaining fully compatible with existing manufacturing setups.
 
Calyshield L offers a PFAS- and silicone-free lubricant alternative for coatings and elastomers, providing controlled release, enhanced abrasion resistance, and long-lasting performance across diverse industrial applications.
 
“Representing and showcasing the benefits of Calyxia products to our global customer base is core to Brenntag Specialties’ mission,” said Koen Linsen, Global Marketing Director CASE, Material Science, Brenntag Specialties. “We’re excited to add Calyxia’s unique technologies to our portfolio and capture market opportunities in CASE and composite applications worldwide.”
 
Jamie Walters, CEO and co-founder of Calyxia, added: “Partnering with Brenntag allows us to bring Catalyx H and Calyshield L to global markets. By combining Brenntag’s market expertise with our advanced microcapsule technologies, we can deliver speed, reliability, sustainability, and cost benefits to fast-growing industries.”
 
The partnership marks a major step in expanding innovative material solutions to global manufacturers, offering game-changing performance improvements and sustainable alternatives for epoxy systems, coatings, and more.

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