LANXESS Introduces Breakthrough Resin for Superior PFAS Removal in Water Treatment

LANXESS is introducing a new ion exchange resin, Lewatit MDS TP 108, to remove short-chain PFAS from water. Photo: LANXESS

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has launched Lewatit MDS TP 108, a cutting-edge ion exchange resin specifically designed to remove short-chain PFAS from water. The new resin, which targets the smallest and most challenging PFAS compounds, offers nearly twice the service life of conventional resins and activated carbon, significantly reducing both material and disposal expenses while setting a new benchmark in water treatment efficiency.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 10-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Specialty chemicals giant LANXESS has rolled out Lewatit MDS TP 108, an innovative ion exchange resin engineered to remove short-chain PFAS from water with unmatched efficiency. Designed to target PFAS compounds with three or fewer carbon atoms—the smallest and most challenging to extract—this new resin outperforms traditional methods like activated carbon adsorption. Not only does Lewatit MDS TP 108 deliver superior contaminant removal, but it also offers a service life roughly double that of conventional resins, significantly lowering both material and disposal costs. Dr. Dirk Steinhilber, Application Technology Manager at LANXESS Liquid Purification Technologies, remarked that the new resin sets a fresh benchmark in water treatment while reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding water as a precious resource. Further details on the Lewatit product line and related services can be found at https://lanxess.com/en/products-and-brands/brands/lewatit.

About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,400 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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SOURCE: LANXESS