Chemicals
In the chemicals sector, work started on effect pigments in 1957. An example for these pigments are alumina effect pigments sold under brand name Xirallic® Ten years later the company initiated its involvement in liquid crystals, leading to its market leading role today. Liquid crystals account for the bulk of Merck's profits at present. Currently they're the world leader in producing liquid crystals for Flat-TV's and monitors.
In the area of analytical chemistry, Merck plays a leading role in the development of chromatographic methods and materials.
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