Clariant forged ahead strategic partnership with natural cosmetic ingredients provider

Shanghai, May 30, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully closed its transaction on strategic investment in South Korean developer and supplier of nature active ingredients BioSpectrum by the end of last week. The partnership will allow Clariant to tap into BioSpectrum's strong experience and resources in researching and developing natural raw materials for the cosmetic industry. BioSpectrum, on the other hand, can take advantage of Clariant's existing global sales and innovation network to distribute its products worldwide, except in Korea.

Clariant launches unique high-performance sediment dewatering system

Clariant launches unique high-performance sediment dewatering system. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, May 30, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents INVOQUE™, a unique single sediment dewatering package with substantial ecological benefits and designed to improve user productivity and profitability.

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Range of Aroma-Can® Canisters

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Range of Aroma-Can® Canisters. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 26, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Healthcare Packaging unit, is introducing a new and improved family of Aroma-Can® canisters to enhance nutritional products by adding a pleasant scent to product packaging.

Clariant to take part in World Foundry Congress 2016 in Japan

Discover Value. Discover LE Technology. (Photo: Clariant)Tokyo, May 20, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the 72nd World Foundry Congress (WFC 2016) due to take place at the Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, Japan on May 21 - 25, 2016. During the conference and exhibition, Clariant will present its leading Low Emission (LE) Technology for eco-friendly green sand molding.

Clariant launches MegaGuard™ 700: a powerful iron guard for methanol synthesis catalysts

Shanghai, May 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its MegaGuard™ 700 catalyst guard at the Clariant Syngas Conference 2016 in Xi’an, China. MegaGuard 700 is designed to protect methanol synthesis catalysts, such as those of Clariant’s MegaMax® series, from iron poisoning. The new catalyst guard effectively traps and decomposes iron compounds, thus ensuring that the MegaMax series catalyst maintains its exceptional activity and selectivity throughout its long lifetime.

Scania trucks use second generation ethanol manufactured with Clariant’s sunliquid® technology

Scania trucks use second generation ethanol manufactured with Clariant's sunliquid® technology. (Photo: Clariant)São Paulo, May 17, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Scania, one of the world's top heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, are celebrating the results and the opportunities generated by the partnership established last year, which involved an investment in sustainable technologies for cargo transportation.

Clariant organiza evento “Descubra la Belleza del Mañana” para clientes y prensa

La intención de BeautyForward® no es imponer una dirección, sino inspirarnos a repensar nuestro futuro – Clariant lanzó su guía de tendencias inspiradoras para el segmento del cuidado personal. (Fotografía: Clariant)San Pablo, 11 de mayo de 2016 – Clariant, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, lanza su nueva guía BeautyForward® para la industria de cuidados personales, brindándoles a sus clientes, formuladores y a la prensa una previsión de las tendencias globales que influirán en los productos de belleza del futuro. Clariant identificó cuatro tipos de consumidores relacionados a las tendencias globales: CARE, PURE, DARE y LOOK. Para cada uno, la guía presenta importantes insights para el mejor entendimiento de los perfiles y de las decisiones de compra.

Clariant Oil Services to present at 2016 SPE Oilfield Scale Conference and Exhibition

Houston, TX, May 10, 2016 – Clariant Oil Services today announced that it will present two technical papers at the Society of Petroleum Engineers biannual Oilfield Scale Conference and Exhibition, May 11 - 12, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Convention Centre in Aberdeen, UK. In addition to presenting papers, a representative sat on the technical program selection committee, further demonstrating Clariant’s leadership in scale management.

Clariant features Low Emissions Technology at Metal + Metallurgy China exhibition 2016

Discover Value. Discover LE Technology. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, May 11, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is helping reshape the sustainable future of the Chinese foundry industry through its Low Emission (LE) Technology. GEKO® LE and ECOSIL® LE, a two-tiered bentonite solution for green sand casting, are going to be featured at the Metal + Metallurgy China Exhibition that will take place in Beijing, China on 17 - 20 May 2016. The products are the cornerstones of Clariant’s LE Technology that prevents emissions from the outset, supporting a more sustainable casting process and improving total cost of ownership for users.

Clariant gains preliminary EPA recognition for pollution prevention potential of Hostacor® AL corrosion inhibitor

Muttenz, May 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, says its recently-introduced Hostacor® AL water-dispersible corrosion inhibitor for use in the metalworking industry has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its potential to reduce environmental pollution. The recognition is provided as part of the EPA’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Project within its New Chemicals Program (NCP), which is intended to encourage chemical companies to develop “greener” chemistries.

Clariant’s R&D alliance with TUM, MuniCat, relocates to state-of-the-art Catalysis Research Center

The new Catalysis Research Center, and home of MuniCat, at the Technical University of Munich. (Photo: Andreas Heddergott, TUM)Munich, May 9, 2016 – Clariant congratulates the Technical University of Munich (TUM) on the inauguration of a new building for its Catalysis Research Center (CRC). The CRC is home to MuniCat, the Munich catalysis research alliance between TUM and the specialty chemicals company Clariant. Clariant’s Catalysts business unit is a leading global developer and producer of catalysts for industrial processes.

Clariant to feature BeautyForward® trend guide at Indonesian Cosmetic Ingredients exhibition

The four BeautyForward® profile types are setting trends for personal care solutions. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, May 9, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is going to take part in the Indonesian Cosmetic Ingredients (ICI) exhibition due to take place in Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia on May 11-13, 2016. Making its debut to the Asian audience will be the BeautyForward® trend guide for personal care through Clariant's extensive industry knowledge and insights. In addition, its locally produced Halal certified range of ingredients will also be highlighted during ICI.