Clariant Exolit® flame retardants receive EU recognition

Muttenz, March 11, 2013 - A European Union commissioned study of flame retardants for smartphones, laptops and other electrical and electronics applications has acknowledged the environmental and health benefits of pioneering Exolit® non-halogenated flame retardants from Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals.

Clariant Oil Services to present at 2013 NACE CORROSION Conference and Exposition

Houston, March 7, 2013 – Clariant Oil Services today announced that it will exhibit and make two technical presentations at the upcoming 2013 NACE CORROSION Conference and Exposition, March 17-21, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition to its role as a sponsor, exhibitor and presenter, Clariant Oil Services representatives will also chair two technical sessions throughout the five-day conference.

Clariant Oil Services to present at International EOR and Heavy Oil Conference

Houston, March 5, 2013 – Clariant Oil Services today announced that it will present a paper at the upcoming 2013 International EOR and Heavy Oil Conference, March 4-6, 2013, at the Al-Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman. The paper, authored and presented by Dr. Jonathan Wylde, Global Application Development Manager for Clariant Oil Services, is titled “Enhanced Oil Recovery Chemical Treatment: Chemistry and Strategies Required for Polymer Breakthrough into the Process.”

Clariant presents the EcoTain® life cycle for sustainable innovation

EcoTain® protecting human, environmental and ecological health. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces its new EcoTain® approach to sustainable innovation. The EcoTain life cycle and label developed by Clariant is driven by the commitment to protect human, environmental and ecological health without compromising on performance and efficiency.

Clariant's Melio® Wax 145 enhances the natural feel of leather

Muttenz, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has created its Melio® Wax 145 product to help tanners meet the continuing demand for leather that maintains its sought-after natural look and feel, especially in the footwear, handbags and accessories markets.

Clariant's new Melio® Wax W-01 designed for vintage fashion demand

Clariant’s new Melio® Wax W-01 designed for vintage fashion demand. (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has specially formulated its Melio® Wax W-01 to help tanners achieve the current leather fashion demand for vintage effects in footwear and handbags.

Clariant promotes sustainability-focused catalysts at Nitrogen+Syngas 2013

Munich, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will present its efficiency-driving catalysts for synthesis gas processes and the production of major base chemicals at the leading international technical conference Nitrogen + Syngas 2013.

Clariant's Annual Report 2012 is now available

Muttenz, March 04, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today published its Annual Report 2012. The report is now available in German and English language on www.clariant.com. In addition the report can also be ordered as a hard copy via company website.

Clariant showcases the latest personal & home care solutions

Clariant's ICS India Team unveils the new customer newsletter WE CARE at the HPCI Trade Fair in Mumbai on Feb 28, 2013. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, February 28, 2013 – Clariant’s BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties (ICS) exhibited the latest from its range of unique personal & home care products at the HPCI trade fair in Mumbai between Feb 28 and March 1, 2013. See it; Feel it - was the theme with which the BU introduced their main range of Mild Surfactants, Performance and Optical Effect Boosters.

Clariant installs PET blowmolding machine to support North American packaging customers

Muttenz, February 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is extending its color and special effects' testing services for packaging sector customers in North America.

Clariant opens new plant for AMPS polymers in Tarragona

Muttenz, February 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has officially opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain. The new plant is the result of a two-year investment totaling around EUR 16 million, brought about through Clariant’s recently completed Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project. It has led to the creation of 32 new jobs at the site. Production commissioning and customer approvals have been taking place since early last year, leading up to the official opening of the plant on February 22.

Clariant uncovers Secret Code of Beauty at in-cosmetics 2013

Muttenz, February 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will uncover its Secret Code of Beauty for the first time at in-cosmetics, the leading global business platform for innovative personal care ingredients and technologies.