The Chemicals Business Area of Evonik emerged from Evonik Degussa GmbH (formerly Degussa GmbH — an acronym of Deutsche Gold- und Silber-Scheide-Anstalt (German Gold and Silver Separating Works)) based in Essen, Germany.
Area bisnis bahan kimia Evonik muncul dari Evonik Degussa GmbH (sebelumnya Degussa GmbH — akronim dari Deutsche Gold- und Silber-Scheide-Anstalt (German Gold and Silver Separating Works)) yang berbasis di Essen, Jerman.