In our Corporate Research unit, we concentrate on our core competencies in biology, chemistry and technology.

Among the topics currently being pursued by Corporate Research are:

• Development of innovative ingredients including further optimized enzymes for achieving specific improvements in laundry and cleaning performance
• Research into new technologies for optimizing the fermentative manufacture of enzymes and other biomolecules (“white biotechnology”)
• Investigation into the molecular mechanisms of odor generation by bacteria in order to develop e.g. gentle deodorants and oral care products
• Development of new biological and chemical technologies for hair coloration, hair styling and hair care applications
• Development of innovative composites for use in the aircraft, automotive and electronics industries for the purpose of weight reduction and energy savings

In addition, we are developing new fields of business through Venture Capital and new business units such as Nanit®active and Biomedical with ist brand Indermil. Besides, we have research companies like Henkel Kindai Laboratories, Phenion, and SusTech Darmstadt.   With its expertise in analytics, engineering, the InfoCenter, intellectual property management and product safety, Corporate Research supports Henkel worldwide.