What Arxada does

Arxada AG is a Basel-headquartered specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and sells microbial control solutions, preservatives, and performance chemicals across five end-markets: Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Food/Beverage/Water, and Paints & Coatings. The portfolio rests on proprietary chemistries including quaternary ammonium compounds (effective against 150+ pathogens), peracetic acid (PAA) — including patented on-site generation technology for wastewater — bromine-based biocides, DDAC disinfectant formulations with superior dose-efficiency, and copper-based wood preservatives (Tanalith, Wolmanized, Tanasote S40, Dricon). Arxada serves customers in more than 100 countries through 24 production sites, 14 R&D centers, and 3,200 employees, generating CHF 2 billion in 2024 sales. The portfolio includes branded product lines such as NUGEN professional disinfectants, Quanticare hygiene technology, Geomulse/Geogard personal-care ingredients, and Polyboost coatings additives.

The business model is B2B specialty chemicals sales with multi-channel distribution. Direct enterprise field sales target large accounts in healthcare (e.g., Clorox Healthcare partnership for Quanticare wipes), food & beverage processing, and industrial hygiene, supported by dedicated regulatory affairs teams that navigate EPA, FDA, EU BPR, and other frameworks — Arxada has participated in ~30% of all EU BPR active substance reviews. Channel distributors (notably Azelis, expanded to France in June 2026) and a supplemental registration / private-label program reach mid-market and SMB customers across DACH, Benelux, UK, Ireland, Greece, Ukraine, France, and the Americas. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Arxada is privately held by Bain Capital LP and Cinven Ltd. through Herens HoldCo AG, having been carved out of Lonza's Specialty Ingredients business around 2020 and grown via the 2021 acquisition of Enviro Tech Chemical Services and the 2022 merger with Troy Corporation.

Name

Arxada

Legal name

Arxada AG

Website

https://arxada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arxada is a Basel-based specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures microbial control solutions, wood preservatives, and hygiene chemistries, serving customers in 100+ countries across Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Food/Beverage/Water, and Paints & Coatings end-markets, with CHF 2 billion in 2024 sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF), Antimicrobial & Sanitization Chemicals for Crop Production (Greenhouse/Packhouse) (AFABAAAO), Chemical Management & Toxic Substances Compliance (TSCA, REACH, GHS/SDS, PFAS Programs) (EUAHABAE)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Microbial control solutions
• Wood preservation chemicals
• Industrial hygiene disinfectants
• Biocides and preservatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals Ingredients: Arxada generates revenue through the sale of specialty chemical ingredients and formulated solutions for microbial control, preservatives, and performance chemicals across multiple end markets. The company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024, serving customers in more than 100 countries.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arxada manufactures and sells specialty chemical ingredients and formulations for microbial control, wood preservation, professional hygiene, home & personal care, paints & coatings, and food/beverage/water treatment. The portfolio spans quaternary ammonium compounds, peracetic acid, bromine-based biocides, copper-based wood preservatives, and multifunctional coating additives, supported by global regulatory expertise across EPA, FDA, and EU BPR frameworks. The company operates 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers serving enterprise customers in more than 100 countries.

Product overview

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals company offering a broad portfolio of microbial control solutions, wood protection technologies, and professional hygiene products. The company operates across multiple distinct product lines: (1) Home & Personal Care ingredients including Geomulse™ emulsifiers and Geogard® preservatives; (2) Wood Protection brands such as Tanalith® and Wolman® product families covering preservatives, fire retardants (Dricon®), and surface treatments; (3) Professional Hygiene solutions including NUGEN® disinfectant formulations and Quanticare™ technology platform; (4) Food, Beverage & Water treatments including PeraGuard® peracetic acid products; and (5) Paints & Coatings additives like TIME and Polyboost™. The portfolio was significantly expanded through the acquisitions of Enviro Tech Chemical Services (2021) for antimicrobial and peracetic acid solutions, and Troy Corporation (2022) for additional microbial control capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tanasote S40: Copper-oil alternative to creosote for wood protection, gaining regulatory approval in 23 European countries with a service life of up to 40 years.
• Polyboost
• Geomulse
• Geogard
• Quanticare
• Quatfacts
• Hygen
• PeraGuard
• Tanalith E
• Wolmanized Wood
• Antiblu
• NUGEN

Products and services

• Geomulse™ Personal care ingredient providing emulsification and sensory enhancement properties for cosmetic and personal care formulations, targeted at brand owners and formulators of shampoos, body washes, and other personal care products.
• Geogard® Broad-spectrum preservative system for home and personal care products providing antimicrobial protection to extend shelf life and prevent microorganism growth in shampoos, lotions, and other consumer formulations.
• Tanasote® S40 Copper-oil wood preservative alternative to creosote approved in 23 European countries for utility poles, railroad ties, and heavy-duty timber applications with up to 40-year service life.
• PeraGuard® AH Peracetic acid-based antimicrobial solution for food, beverage, and water treatment applications including meat and poultry processing, cooling tower treatment, and industrial water systems.
• Quanticare™ Hygiene technology platform powering disinfectant products with breakthrough sporicidal efficacy, deployed in Clorox Healthcare HyperOxi Disinfecting Wipes for healthcare facilities.
• Polyboost™ Multifunctional additive for paints and coatings that enhances performance properties, including protection against microbial degradation in industrial coatings formulations.
• Tanalith® E High-pressure wood treatment preservative providing protection against fungal decay, termites, and moisture for building, landscaping, and engineering timbers in Europe, South Africa, and South America.
• NUGEN® HLD-CD High-level disinfectant specifically designed for medical device surfaces in healthcare settings, meeting EN 17126 sporicidal standards for control of pathogens including C. difficile.
• TIME Industrial biocide and coating additive solution for paints and coatings applications, protecting in-can and cured materials from microbial degradation.
• Wolman® E Pressure-treated wood offering long-term protection against termites and fungal decay for residential and commercial construction projects in North America, distributed through lumber retailers and home centers.
• Wolmanac® CCA Chromated copper arsenate industrial wood preservative for utility poles, piling, and beams providing durability against termites, fungal decay, and other wood-destroying organisms in demanding environments.
• Chemonite® ACZA Ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate wood preservative for industrial applications including utility poles, pilings, and structural timbers requiring long service life in severe environments.
• Dricon® Class A fire retardant products for interior wood applications impeding flame spread and smoke development in residential and commercial construction.
• Antiblu® Short-term protection products for freshly sawn and seasoned logs, poles, posts, and lumber against sapstain, mold, and decay fungi during storage and transport.
• NUGEN® EHP TB RTU Ready-to-use healthcare disinfectant with proven efficacy against tuberculosis and healthcare-associated pathogens for hospital and clinical environments.
• Vacsol® Azure® Metal-free low-pressure wood treatment for framing and joinery construction timbers including laminated beams and engineered wood products in South Africa.
• Peragreen 26WW Environmentally sustainable peracetic acid-based chemistry for wastewater treatment facilities, leveraging Enviro Tech's patented on-site PAA generation technology to enhance operational sustainability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arxada's DDAC-based products achieve desired disinfection levels at significantly lower concentrations compared to ADBAC-based products, resulting in reduced formulation costs, lower shipping costs, and smaller carbon footprint.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clorox HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Arxada announced a strategic agreement with Clorox Healthcare in June 2026 to launch Quanticare™ Technology in Clorox Healthcare HyperOxi Disinfecting Wipes, a breakthrough sporicidal disinfectant for healthcare facilities. Arxada provides the proprietary technology while Clorox Healthcare leverages its market presence and distribution in the healthcare segment.
• AzeliscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 June 2026Azelis and Arxada expanded their partnership in June 2026 to distribute Arxada's industrial biocides and coating additives in France, extending into industrial market segments including Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) and Chemicals. The agreement leverages Azelis's local technical and regulatory expertise to support Arxada's growth in the French industrial market, building on their proven track record across multiple regions including DACH, Benelux, UK and Ireland, Greece, and Ukraine.
• Troy CorporationcoreOthers · 5 January 2022Arxada completed the merger with Troy Corporation in January 2022, creating an integrated offering in microbial control solutions. The deal included Troy's multiple global production sites and research centers and followed Arxada's acquisition of Enviro Tech Chemical Services.
• Enviro Tech Chemical ServicescoreOthers · 22 December 2021Arxada completed the acquisition of Enviro Tech Chemical Services, effective December 22, 2021. Enviro Tech is a US-based manufacturer of antimicrobial and biocidal products including peracetic acid and bromine-based biocides, enhancing Arxada's microbial control solutions in food, beverage, agriculture, and wastewater sectors and expanding its US manufacturing network.
• Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC)minorOthersArxada is a member of the Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC), a group within the European Chemical Industry Council committed to the betterment of public health through advancement of sustainable microbial control technologies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF SE: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with significant presence in biocides, coatings additives, and personal care ingredients — broadly comparable to Arxada across multiple verticals, though it competes as a much larger diversified player.
• Albemarle Corporation: Albemarle is a specialty chemicals company serving bromine-based applications including biocides, water treatment, and flame retardants — comparable to Arxada's bromine-based biocide offerings and broader specialty portfolio.
• Lanxess AG: Lanxess is a German specialty chemicals company with a Material Protection Products (MPP) segment offering biocides, preservatives, and wood protection chemistries that directly overlap with Arxada's core microbial control and wood protection franchises.
• Ecolab Inc. Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions serving food service, healthcare, and industrial customers — directly comparable to Arxada's Professional Hygiene, Food/Beverage/Water, and Healthcare segments.
• Lonza Group AG: Arxada was carved out of Lonza's Specialty Ingredients business in 2020, so Lonza remains the closest corporate ancestor and a comparable specialty chemicals manufacturer with overlapping microbial control capabilities.
• Solvay SA: Solvay is a Belgian specialty chemicals manufacturer with presence in biocides, personal care ingredients, and coatings additives — broadly comparable to Arxada across H&PC, CASE, and disinfection chemistries.

Direct peers

• Solenis LLC: Solenis is a specialty chemicals producer focused on water treatment, pulp/paper biocides, and industrial hygiene chemistries — overlapping with Arxada's water treatment, PeraGuard, and material protection segments.
• Koppers Inc. Koppers is a global provider of wood preservation technologies and treated wood products for infrastructure, utility poles, and construction — directly competing with Arxada's Wolmanized, Tanalith, and Chemonite wood protection brands.
• Diversey Holdings: Diversey is a global provider of hygiene, cleaning, and infection prevention products serving foodservice, hospitality, and healthcare — directly comparable to Arxada's Professional Hygiene and NUGEN disinfectant lines.
• Stepan Company: Stepan is a specialty chemicals manufacturer producing quaternary ammonium compounds, surfactants, and biocides for disinfection, cleaning, and personal care — closely matching Arxada's core chemistry platforms and end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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