LCP - Leuna Carboxylation Plant GmbH

p-hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as PHBS, is an organic aromatic compound consisting of a benzene ring with a hydroxy and a carboxyl group.

Our p-hydroxybenzoic acid can also be purchased as an ISCCplus certified material (international sustainability & Carbon certification). We thus guarantee the use of sustainable raw materials from the circular economy, which can be traced along the entire supply chain.

Our p-hydroxybenzoic acid is characterized by the following properties:
High degree of purity: Our p-hydroxybenzoic acid is purified in a multi-stage process and meets the highest German quality standards.
Low organic and inorganic by-product constituents: Our p-hydroxybenzoic acid contains minimal organic contaminants. This enables you to achieve optimal industrial processing in demanding applications.
Excellent color number: p-hydroxybenzoic acid has a very low color number, which does not affect the color of your products
The nature of p-hydroxybenzoic acid guarantees a long shelf life
Certified CO2 footprint gem. ISO 14067


p-hydroxybenzoic acid (pHBS) is an important starting material
In the production of high-performance polymers such as liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and plastic fibers
In addition, p-hydroxybenzoic acid is used in the production of parabens, which are used as preservatives in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food.
Other areas of application for p-hydroxybenzoic acid can be found in the automotive and tire industries and as an additive for phenolic resins and de-icing agents