Clariant designs for the future

Opening ceremony for Clariant Consumer care Competence Center. 
(Photo: Clariant)Singapore, June 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the opening of the Consumer Care Competence Center under its Business Unit Industrial & Consumer Specialties (ICS) to be located in Singapore at The Synergy, 1 International Business Park. The new Consumer Care Center will be connected to a worldwide network of marketing, application and technology experts able to provide unique ideas and solutions to solve customers unmet needs in the region. An opening ceremony was held on 10 June 2015 to celebrate the inauguration of the application laboratory, a unique approach to interact with customers in Personal & Home Care to develop claim for tomorrow’s megatrends in Asia Pacific.

Clariant showcases nature-inspired products at in-cosmetics Korea exhibition

Clariant showcases natural ingredients for round-the-clock skin care and hair care. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, June 8, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is going to take part at the inaugural in-cosmetics Korea exhibition, due to take place at the Coex Exhibition Centre in Seoul, Korea on 15-16 June 2015. Under the theme of "Inspired by Nature", Clariant will showcase at the fair its leading products including Natural Emollients and Sensory Polymers dedicated to the personal care industry's needs for natural and highly specialized ingredients.

Clariant to feature latest natural cosmetic ingredients at CITE Japan

Tokyo, June 2, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is taking part at the 7th Cosmetic Ingredients & Technology Exhibition (CITE) Japan due to take place at the Pacifico Yokohama, Japan on 3-5 June 2015. Featured at the Clariant booth will be two newly-released products: the sugar-based and sulfate-free GlucoTain® surfactants and the all-natural Plantasens® Abyssinian Oil.

sunliquid® distinguished at the GreenTec Awards 2015

Muttenz, June 1, 2015 – Clariant a world leader in specialty chemicals, was distinguished last Friday with third place at the GreenTec Awards 2015 in the automobility category for its innovative sunliquid® process used in the manufacture of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues.

Clariant brings life to plastics and plastics to life with Hydrocerol®

Mumbai, May 25, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals showcased a paper on ‘The CFA Route to Automotive Light-Weighting’ at Plastomotive 2015, India’s prime congregation for the Automotive Plastics Supply Chain. At the Conference held on May 7, 2015, Dr. Mahesh Dhekane, Senior Product Manager – BL Additives, BU Masterbatches, Clariant in India, presented an innovative and cutting edge technology for the automotive industry – Hydrocerol® chemical foaming agents (CFA).

Clariant and Technology Partners Add Holograms and Laser Marking to ColorForward® 2016 Palette

A process for making molded-in holographic images on plastic parts, developed by the Swiss start-up Morphotonix, was used to produce this color chip representing Oh, my go(l)d. The chip is part of ColorForward® 2016 the trend analysis and color-design tool from Clariant ColorWorks®. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 21, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, recently teamed up with two other innovative companies to use the latest technology in laser marking and holography to capture important societal trends affecting consumer behavior. The high-tech graphics are rendered on molded plastic chips in ColorForward® 2016, the latest edition of Clariant’s groundbreaking trend analysis and color-design tool.

Clariant Oil Services launches breakthrough SCALETREAT® FeS iron sulfide scale inhibitor

Houston, TX, May 19, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, introduces SCALETREAT® FeS iron sulfide scale inhibitor, which offers a paradigm shift for inhibiting iron sulfide scale. Counter to the standard practice of allowing scale to form and relying on a chelating option or dissolver for removal, the new high-performance SCALETREAT FeS prevents scale formation in the first place, and the resultant damage, at considerably lower dosages than existing chemistries, such as THPS (tetrakis hydroxymethyl phosphonium sulfate) and Acrolein.

Clariant highlights sustainability-driven solutions and EcoTain labeled products at Chinaplas 2015

Clariant EcoTain label. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, May 19, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in Chinaplas 2015, the largest plastics and rubber trade fair in Asia, with its special feature on sustainability-driven products and solutions dedicated to growing needs in the plastic industry for sustainable development.

Clariant at Chinaplas 2015:
Clariant to highlight strong commitment to customers in Greater China with focus on sustainability

Scan above QR code, get more information about Clariant at ChinaPlas 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, May 8, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will underline its commitment to the Chinese plastics industry at Chinaplas 2015, the largest plastics and rubber trade fair in Asia, with demonstration of product innovations and service enhancements focused on customers’ needs. Echoing the company's emphasis on improving sustainability and addressing the mega trends in China through product innovations, Clariant will present value-added solutions dedicated to addressing the challenges across a range of end-user markets, such as packaging, automotive, electrical and electronics.

Clariant’s GlucoTain®: a new sensory dimension to the personal care industry

Appealing sensories and features for different end-applications. (Photo: Clariant)São Paulo, May 7, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will open up the new sensory dimension of its GlucoTain® sugar-based and sulfate-free surfactants range to the Personal Care industry at FCE Cosmetique 2015 (Booth G84).

Clariant celebrates AmoMax®-10 catalyst’s 50th reference in China

Award ceremony in Guilin, China for 50th reference of atalysts AmoMax®-10 in China. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, May 7, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that ChinaCoal Pingshuo became the 50th customer of AmoMax®-10 in China. The milestone further enhances Clariant’s excellent reputation as a supplier of catalysts for ammonia synthesis in China. The innovative AmoMax-10 is a highly active catalyst, capable of saving energy in the ammonia production process. An award ceremony was held today to celebrate the significant achievement.

Clariant launches the all new Plantasens® Serums

My formula for my skin type – Plantasens® Serum. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 7, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has launched a new easy-to-use set of 100% natural Plantasens® Serums to support Personal Care formulators in providing each skin type with the treatment it needs.