Clariant’s EasyWhiteTan proves its versatility in post-tanning

Clariant’s EasyWhiteTan proves its versatility in post-tanning. Muttenz, September 29, 2011 - Clariant’s new EasyWhiteTan system not only meets the demands of the wet-end tanning process but the leather produced can also be easily used in post-tanning or retanning operations.

Clariant adds anti-microbial masterbatches to MEVOPUR® family

Muttenz, September 28, 2011 - Clariant announces the addition of anti-microbial masterbatches based on MedX anti-microbial agents from SANITIZED® AG to its dedicated MEVOPUR® range, to support the development of medical devices with surfaces that are active against bacteria. Independent testing of the active ingredients by Sanitized has shown them to be effective against antibiotic resistant strains.

Clariant launches Touch of Nature sensory sensations for personal care applications

Touch of Nature Biotech innovations for personal care. (Picture: © Clariant)Muttenz, September 27, 2011 - Clariant combines natural origins with advanced sensory effects in its new “Touch of Nature” range of personal care ingredients for skin, body and hair care formulations launched today, September 27, 2011.

Performance that innovates – innovations that perform: Clariant at ITMA 2011

Muttenz, 22 September 2011 – Clariant is launching more than 25 product, process and effect innovations during its daily “innovation sessions” at ITMA 2011. The new products add to an already unique portfolio and confirm Clariant as the innovation company in the textile chemicals industry. Clariant is a matchless system supplier of customized solutions and elevates the standards of the entire textiles value chain by offering benefits to all customers.

New MEVOPUR® additives give pharmaceutical packaging converters a productivity boost

Clariant know-how combines biologically evaluated colors and nucleating additives to offer enhanced visual appeal and productivity gains in extrusion blow molding. 
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 14 September 2011 – Pharmaceutical packaging converters can take advantage of a new range of sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® additives from Clariant to boost their productivity and cost-efficiency, with the assurance of regulatory compliant ingredients.

Clariant enables Oslo Airport to recycle two-thirds of aircraft de-icer

De-Icing with Clariant 	

© “Courtesy of Vestergaard”Muttenz, 13 September 2011 – A new Clariant recycling plant for aircraft de-icer is being inaugurated today at Norway’s Oslo International Airport. In the coming 2011-12 winter, it is expected that the unit will reprocess 60-70% of the aircraft de-icer fluid (ADF) used in Oslo. The recycled product – mono propylene glycol (MPG) – will substitute an estimated 700 metric tonnes per year of virgin material in de-icing and heat transfer applications.

Clariant brings brilliant solutions to FAKUMA 2011

Clariant brings brilliant solutions to FAKUMA 2011.
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 12 September 2011 – FAKUMA 2011 visitors can open the door to the innovative visual, functional and processing differentiation opportunities available to a whole host of applications with Clariant’s color and performance masterbatches and compounds at

Clariant celebrates double quality recognition hat-trick from Brazilian paints industry

Sao Paolo, 6 September 2011 – Technology innovation, differentiated services and strong customer relationships have secured Clariant a hat-trick of “Best supplier” awards in the Brazilian paint and varnish industry’s prestigious Paint & Pintura awards for 2011.

Clariant adjusts full-year guidance

Muttenz, 05 September 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, adjusted its guidance for the full-year 2011 due to unfavorable foreign exchange rate developments and a softening of the global economy in the current business year. The mid-term EBITDA margin target for 2015 was confirmed.

Clariant partners with KitoZyme

  • Clariant announces long-term partnership with KitoZyme to deliver innovative white biotechnology products for personal care applications
  • New range of sustainable and cost effective range of biopolymers
  • Clear move to deliver technology ingredients with the character of differentiation
Muttenz, 25 August 2011 – To meet the needs of Personal Care customers worldwide looking for natural and sustainable ingredients, Clariant, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, has announced to enter a long-term partnership with KitoZyme, a leading edge manufacturer of biopolymers. The complete range of effective, sustainable and sensory enhancing biopolymers for personal care applications of KitoZyme will be available from October 2011 under Clariant trade names Vitipure™, Zenvivo™ and Velsan®.

Clariant showcases record number of sustainable innovations at ITMA 2011

Muttenz, 22 August 2011 – At ITMA 2011, Clariant will launch more than 25 product, process and effect innovations during its daily “innovation sessions” at Booth H4-A150-151. The new products add to an already unique portfolio and confirm Clariant as the innovation company in the textile chemicals industry. Clariant is a matchless system supplier of customized solutions and elevates the standards of the entire textiles value chain by offering benefits to all customers. The company’s focus is firmly on closely intertwined concepts that meet the demands of sustainability, protection, performance and fashion.

Benefits of deicer recycling, of Octagon acquisition, on show at inter airport 2011

Benefits of deicer recyling, of Octagon acquisition, on show at inter airport 2011. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 3 August 2011 – At inter airport Europe, Clariant will show how the carbon footprint of aircraft deicing can be cut dramatically by recycling used fluid. The Munich show also will mark the deicer-maker’s first major public appearance since its Octagon acquisition, which expanded its supply capability in North America.