27 May 2026
Clariant's FAMAX™ catalysts deliver outstanding performance at two Yihua formaldehyde plants in China
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful operation of its FAMAX formaldehyde catalysts at two world-scale production facilities operated by Yihua Group in China. The advanced catalyst technology, integrated with process technology from engineering partner Wuxi Xiyuan Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., is delivering exceptional performance at both the major 100 kt/a formaldehyde plant in Inner Mongolia and the 120 kt/a formaldehyde plant in Hubei province.
26 May 2026
Clariant catalysts continue to shrink customer footprints: 45M tons of CO2e avoided in 2025
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its catalysts had enabled significantly higher emission reductions in 2025 compared to the previous year. Avoided greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 45 million tons of CO2e, 5 million tons higher than in 2024. The emission reductions were made possible by the company's innovative technologies, such as reforming catalysts for producing direct reduced iron (DRI) and nitrous oxide abatement catalysts for nitric acid plants, as well as syngas catalysts for producing green methanol either through electrolytic hydrogen from renewable electricity or from bio-feedstocks. Additionally, Clariant's catalysts for refinery off-gas purification contributed to these avoided emissions, helping refineries and crude-to-chemical complexes reduce their environmental footprint. The DRI process, as one example, has only half of the CO2 intensity compared to conventional steel production.
6 May 2026
Clariant showcases latest innovative technologies and CLARITY™ digital solution at Metal China 2026
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, is presenting its latest innovations for the foundry industry at Metal China 2026, taking place May 6-9 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. As one of the leading players in the foundry segment both in China and globally, leveraging over 160 years of industry expertise, Clariant continues to demonstrate its commitment to customer focus and sustainability-driven innovation.
28 Apr 2026
Clariant launches new CATOFIN™ 1000 propane dehydrogenation catalyst
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the launch of CATOFIN 1000, its next-generation propane dehydrogenation catalyst. Building on the success of the commercially proven CATOFIN 310 Series, the new catalyst delivers improvement in both selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% lower tar precursors, resulting in significantly reduced fouling. This combination of performance enhancements provides an exceptional value proposition for customers seeking to maximize operational efficiency and returns.
23 Apr 2026
Clariant extends capabilities for its continuous strip desiccant packets on reels for high-speed automated packaging lines
Clariant has expanded its moisture protection portfolio with the launch of continuous strip desiccant packet reels, bringing trusted performance to high-speed automated packaging operations to the Americas. In addition to our current capabilities in EMEA, this expanded product line, including Desi Pak, Sorb-It, and Tri-Sorb Strips, are desiccant packets manufactured in a continuous strip format, wound on reels for integration with automated insertion equipment for high-speed packaging lines, enabling manufacturers to enhance efficiency while maintaining the superior moisture control that Clariant's brands have delivered for decades.
22 Apr 2026
Clariant's "Let True Beauty Glow" formulations celebrate authentic radiance and multifunctional innovation
Clariant presents its "Let True Beauty Glow" Formulation Concept 2026, a comprehensive beauty innovation strategy that celebrates natural radiance and authentic self-expression. The concept centers on "hacking nature's secret of radiance," where glowing up isn't about changing who you are but bringing out what's already there. This approach celebrates positivity, self-care, and the confidence that comes from feeling good in your own skin.
15 Apr 2026
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant to unveil game-changing beauty innovations at in-cosmetics 2026
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant will unveil its latest high-performance beauty innovations at in-cosmetics Global 2026, reaffirming its commitment to delivering complete formulation solutions that unite proven efficacy and refined sensoriality.
14 Apr 2026
Clariant launches Hostapon™ CT solid: The Gentle Giant expanding the mild surfactant portfolio
Clariant introduces Hostapon CT solid, a salt-free taurate surfactant that expands the portfolio of mild cleansing for cosmetic applications. Positioned as one of the "Gentle Giants”, Clariant’s mild surfactants portfolio, this new ingredient delivers powerful foam-boosting performance while maintaining good mildness, addressing the rapidly growing consumer demand for gentle yet effective cleansing solutions.
8 Apr 2026
Clariant advances sustainable plastics innovation across the value chain at Chinaplas 2026
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, will showcase its latest portfolio of innovative additives solutions for more sustainable plastics at Chinaplas 2026, taking place April 21-24 in Shanghai.
7 Apr 2026
Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers
The fundamental problem with montan wax: a finite resource
Montan waxes are extracted from lignite, a fossil fuel with a fundamental constraint: it is finite and non-renewable, meaning it will eventually run out. Unlike natural renewable crops that regrow, such as rice plants which produce non-edible rice bran wax, lignite deposits took millions of years to form and cannot regenerate. These deposits, particularly in Germany where much montan wax originates, are actively being depleted. This geological reality means that even without environmental regulations, lignite – and therefore montan wax – is expected to become harder to get at the right quality and quantity and one day may become simply unavailable. Beyond resource depletion, lignite processing is a strong greenhouse gas emission contributor, accelerating global warming and disrupting ecosystems, while open-cast mining could lead to deforestation and biodiversity disruption.
19 Mar 2026
Clariant expands pharmaceutical-grade PEG manufacturing into North America with Texas facility
Clariant is expanding its Clear Lake site to include excipient GMP-compliant manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene glycol (PEG) excipients, significantly improving their availability and reliability for North American customers, with extended reach to Latin America. The multi-phase expansion addresses critical industry priorities around supply-chain security, continuity, and responsiveness while demonstrating Clariant's long-term strategic commitment to the U.S. pharmaceutical market.
18 Mar 2026
Licocene™ Terra: a seamless switch from fossil to renewable carbon in hot melt polymers for adhesive formulations
Hot melt polymers must deliver consistent performance under demanding conditions. Formulators rely on predictable viscosity, strong cohesion, stable processing behavior, and a consistent low odor environment from batch to batch.
