Chemicals in Darmstadt
Merck is the world market leader in manufacturing and marketing liquid crystals for liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Liquid crystals from Merck are found inside most LCD televisions, computer monitors, notebooks and mobile telephones
all over the world.
Another example of successful products from Merck: Specialty chemicals from Merck are important ingredients when developing
new products. They ensure precise analysis in research and dependable production processes. Merck is thus an important supplier
to the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, plastics, coatings and printing industries.
Merck has established itself in the food microbiology segment with innovative products. User-friendly rapid test kits – primarily for food manufacturer as well as clinical laboratories
– are at the fore here.
Solar cells made from conductive plastic are playing a key role in organic photovoltaics (OPV): As part of an initiative by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Merck is working together with
other companies to develop flexible solar cells that can replace batteries for mobile applications.
