Clariant supports sustainable business in the emulsion polymer industry

Muttenz, 11 April 2011 – Clariant’s foresight in developing readily biodegradable ingredients for the emulsion polymer industry more than 14 years ago is today supporting the market with ingredients that in addition to aiding APEO-free and low VOC formulations, are FDA approved, and offer performance and productivity-boosting advantages.

Clariant announces price increases for waxes

Muttenz, 4 April 2011 – The Waxes Business Line of Clariant, a world leader in specialty waxes and performance polymers, announces a price increase of 5-10% across its complete wax portfolio for the second quarter 2011.

Clariant presents value creating solutions at Maqpaper 2011

Muttenz, 1 April 2011 – From sustainability benefits and vibrant colors to enhanced printing and whiteness, Clariant presents its range of value-creating solutions to meet the challenges of the paper, pulp and cardboard sectors at Maqpaper 2011 (Booth 21).

Clariant Acquires Canadian Oil Services Firm Prairie Petro-Chem, Expanding North American Presence

 Acquisition is in line with Clariant Oil Services’ growth strategy for North America
 Significantly enhances Clariant’s presence in the Bakken Shale, positioned to be North America’s number one oil and gas producing region
 Prairie Petro-Chem serves more than 7,000 oilfield sites and holds significant share of the southern Saskatchewan/southern Manitoba market
 Leverages Prairie Petro-Chem’s exemplary reputation and strong service orientation

Clariant Annual General Meeting Approves Capital Increase for Süd-Chemie Acquisition

Muttenz, March 31, 2011 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that the 16th Annual General Meeting adopted each of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors.

Clariant announces price increases for Detergents & Intermediates

Muttenz, 31 March 2011 – Clariant's Business Unit Detergents & Intermediates announces a minimum 10% price increase for its TAED, Hostapur® SAS, Glyoxal, Glyoxylic Acid and Oxalic Acid product lines.

Clariant launches new ED Pigments for decorative and industrial paint application at ECS 2011

Clariant launches new ED Pigments for decorative and industrial paint application at ECS 2011 (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 30 March 2011 – Colorant and paint producers can take advantage of easy, uniform dispersion for more colors than ever before with Clariant’s launch of new Easily Dispersible (ED) Pigments at the European Coatings Show 2011.

Clariant launches multifunctional dispersing agent for universal pigment dispersion

Clariant launches multifunctional dispersing agent for universal pigment dispersion (Photo: Clariant)
Muttenz, 30 March 2011 – Clariant launches Dispersogen® ECS – a one-product answer to achieving pigment pastes with highly-effective dispersion in both waterborne and solvent-borne coatings.

Clariant revolutionizes powder coating aesthetics and performance with new additives

Clariant revolutionizes powder coating aesthetics and performance with new additives (Photo: Clariant) PTFE-free structuring agent Licocene® PE MA 4351 FG for unique aesthetics and protection
 Wax additive Ceridust® 6050 M for unmatched surface adhesion
 Support for powder coatings’ producers in meeting market trends and challenges

Clariant’s Paper Business to raise prices

Muttenz, 29 March 2011 – Clariant’s Business Unit Paper, a leading supplier of Optical Brighteners, Colorants and Chemicals to the Paper industry, announces price increases across its product portfolio.

Clariant simplifies ingredient choice for personal care formulators

 Concept strategy for personal care customers
 Clear identification of ingredients and benefits
 Guide recipes for all aspects of personal care and deco cosmetics

Formulating young beauty and style with new Clariant concept

Formulating young beauty and style with new Clariant concept (© plainpicture/André Schuster) Launch of new “Youth Concept” at in-cosmetics 2011
 Guide recipes address specific appearance and feel-good needs of young people
 ECOCERT® approved products