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SACHTLEBEN – A legend revived!

On the 1st of February 2026, the SACHTLEBEN name came alive again, when Venator Germany GmbH sold its Barium Sulphate ...

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Products

Specialty Chemicals & Functional Additives

High-purity barium sulfate, zinc sulfide, lithopone and nano-fine titanium dioxide — manufactured under controlled conditions at our Duisburg site.

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Applications

Proven Across Industries

Our products are used in coatings, plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fibers, films and battery technology.

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Quality & Safety

Certified Production in Duisburg

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, GMP, Halal and Kosher — all processes are regularly audited and certified.

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Specialty Chemicals Since 1892

Sachtleben International is a chemical company based in Duisburg, Germany. We develop and produce functional additives, specialty pigments and nano-fine titanium dioxide for industrial applications worldwide. Since 2026, Sachtleben is part of the ICIG group.

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Who we are

The old Sachtleben company was founded as a long-established company in the chemical industry, known for its innovative strength, quality and reliable partnerships. Over the decades, its portfolio has grown steadily: from basic speciality chemicals and tailor-made solutions to applications in demanding industries. The subsequent return to the original name Sachtleben has further strengthened the identity of this long-established company: today, the brand once again clearly stands for reliability, expertise and customer focus. History is returning to its roots – with a strengthened infrastructure, an expanded portfolio of solutions and the determined goal of offering partners sustainable, value-driven added value. Now more than ever, Sachtleben offers you highly specialised chemical solutions combined with global reach, uncompromising quality and a service-oriented approach. Working with Sachtleben means optimising processes together, driving innovation and achieving measurable success.

What we do

Sachtleben International GmbH in Duisburg offers high-performance functional additives and nano-fine Titanium Dioxide particles that take your products to the next level. Our specialised TiO2 technologies combined with tailor-made additive systems deliver outstanding protection, extended shelf life and improved performance in a wide range of industries. Trust in our innovative strength, scalability and close cooperation – together we will develop tailor-made solutions that increase your competitiveness and bring measurable added value to your customers. Ready for the next step? We look forward to working with you.

Duisburg

Sachtleben History

1892
The site in Duisburg/Homberg was established by Dr. Rudolf Sachtleben and production started with 50 employees
1962
Start of pigmentary titanium dioxide production
1975
High-purity BaSO4 BLANC FIXE XR from Duisburg is used in medical applications
1989
Opening of the worlds first dilute acid recovery plant – a milestone in environmental technology
2000
Start of nano-fine titanium dioxide production
2026
Sachtleben becomes part of ICIG