Clariant divests its Water Treatment Business in Latin America to Ecolab

São Paulo, December 18, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Water Treatment business operating in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia to Ecolab Inc. The transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, as well as regulatory approvals.

Clariant BU Additives increases prices for Polymer Additives products

Muttenz, December 3, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a price increase for its Polymer Additives products. Effective January 1, 2015, prices for Plastics and Coatings products will be increased up to 10% as a result of higher costs. The increase will affect selected products within the Light Stabilizer, Antioxidant, Process Stabilizer and Antistatic portfolios.

Clariant features leading Bentonite products at IndoMetal 2014 in Indonesia

Jakarta, November 27, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will feature its dedicated line of Bentonite products at the IndoMetal exhibition to be held on December 11-13, 2014 at the Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia. IndoMetal is considered the biggest foundry exhibition in Indonesia today.

Clariant achieves Cosmetics GMP certification for all dedicated sites

Muttenz, November 26, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully completed global ISO22716 and EFfci Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for all 22 of its dedicated cosmetics ingredients sites, including core-toll manufacturers. The achievement supports its commitment to offer globally-consistent products and processes to customers in the Personal Care industry.

Clariant addresses needs for safe, sustainable and stylish solutions for plastics and packaging industry

Shanghai, November 26, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals today holds a media roundtable for plastic and packaging industry in Shanghai, China. Media are invited to join the discussion with Clariant experts on the future of plastic and packaging industry. Clariant’s products and solutions are showcased with focus on safety, sustainability and stylishness.

Clariant Business Unit Reduces Carbon Footprint in its Supply Chain by 65 Percent

Charlotte, November 20, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that a supply chain optimization effort instituted as part of the Clariant worldwide sustainability program has reduced by more than 60 percent the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced when shipping one raw material for its Oil Services operations.

La innovadora marca HiFormer® de Clariant asegura que los Ki>masterbatches líquidos ofrezcan el máximo de valor a sus clientes

San Pablo, 18 de noviembre de 2014 – Clariant, una de las líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, creó una nueva marca global que integra los productos, la tecnología y los servicios en su línea de masterbatches líquidos. HiFormer® es un sistema de alto desempeño de concentrados líquidos de aditivos y colores, dosificadores y conocimiento técnico para permitir que diseñadores, brand owners y convertidores trabajen juntos de manera eficiente y desarrollen nuevos y mejores productos y embalajes.

Clariant gears up to deliver new liquid masterbatch products, technologies and services in North America

Muttenz, November 12, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has launched a major initiative to build awareness and acceptance of liquid color and additive masterbatches among plastics processors, product designers, and brand owners in North America. Late last year, the company launched HiFormer®, a new global brand that encompasses its high-performance liquid color and additive concentrates, dosing/handling equipment, expertise and service. Despite the advantages that liquids offer in many applications, the North American market is still dominated by pelletized masterbatches.

Clariant's multi-talented TOXISORB® leads the way in effective and 100% natural feedstuff detoxification

Naturally detoxified feedstuff, shaped by one all-round solution: TOXISORB®. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, November 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, offers the farming industry a 100% natural solution for effectively eliminating the harmful effects of feed-related mycotoxins on livestock. When added to feedstuff, Clariant's clay mineral detoxifiers, TOXISORB® Classic and unique broadband talent TOXISORB Premium, deactivate mycotoxins, contributing to animal health and safer meat and dairy produce.

Clariant amplía capacidad de producción de masterbatches en México

San Pablo, 10 de noviembre de 2014 – Clariant, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, anunció la ampliación de su capacidad productiva de masterbatches en la unidad de Santa Clara, México. El aumento, estimado en cerca de un 30%, es el resultado de las recientes inversiones de la compañía en la modernización de infraestructura y en la adquisición de nuevos equipamientos.

Clariant expands designers' color spectrum with new pigment PV Fast® Orange HGR

Clariant expands designers’ color spectrum with new pigment PV Fast® Orange HGR. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 10, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, adds a new striking and economical color solution to designers' creative palettes with the launch of orange pigment PV Fast® Orange HGR. The mid shade orange can be used as a shading pigment or for customers to create unique full orange shades with eye-catching appeal.

Clariant to feature protection and corrosion-inhibiting solutions for light metals at the 15th China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition (InterLubric 2014)

Shanghai, November 6, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will return to the China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition (InterLubric) in 2014 with dedicated product offerings for the industrial lubricants industry in China. With a host of feature products, including emulsifiers, lubricants and corrosion inhibitors that provide extra protection for expensive light metals and alloys, Clariant offers specialized components for both steel and aluminum cutting and grinding fluids.