The Performance Materials division comprises the units Liquid Crystals & Advanced Technologies and Pigments & Cosmetics.
With market leader products such as liquid crystals for LCD television, computer and other displays, effect pigments, functional fillers and active cosmetic ingredients, Performance Materials provides highly innovative materials for advanced technologies and high-tech chemicals for sophisticated applications for a wide range of clients.
Our materials and solutions are being used by the consumer electronics, lighting, printing, plastics, and cosmetics industries. Ongoing investments in research & development strengthen Merck’s position as innovation leader and trusted partner.
We feel strongly about renewable energy sources, especially in light of climate change, high energy prices, and the current developments in the nuclear power sector. Merck is active in the growth markets around “clean energy” and currently develops innovative materials that power technologies for the efficient use of solar power and energy-saving LEDs und OLEDs.
