Clariant International Ltd Press Kit Expoquimia 2011

Clariant highlights Spain’s local but global role at Expoquimia 2011 Hall P6.0 Booth B 261

Muttenz, November 14, 2011 - Under the motto “Think Global. Go Local”, Clariant demonstrates the importance of Spain in its worldwide operations as it showcases latest product highlights and manufacturing support offered by its four Spanish sites at Expoquimia 2011, Booth B261 Hall P6.0.

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Clariant highlights Spain’s local but global role at Expoquimia 2011

New MEVOPUR^® additives give pharmaceutical packaging converters a productivity boost

Muttenz, 14 September 2011 – Pharmaceutical packaging converters can take advantage of a new range of sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® additives from Clariant to boost their productivity and cost-efficiency, with the assurance of regulatory compliant ingredients.

Clariant adds anti-microbial masterbatches to MEVOPUR® family

Muttenz, September 28, 2011 - Clariant announces the addition of anti-microbial masterbatches based on MedX anti-microbial agents from SANITIZED® AG to its dedicated MEVOPUR® range, to support the development of medical devices with surfaces that are active against bacteria. Independent testing of the active ingredients by Sanitized has shown them to be effective against antibiotic resistant strains.

Clariant supports new options in advanced catheter design

Muttenz, October 12, 2011 - Clariant’s dedicated range of MEVOPUR® masterbatches and compounds for medical and pharmaceutical applications offers catheter manufacturers new options to improve the functionality and performance of their devices and meet the regulatory conditions of the demanding European and United States markets.

Clariant completes first OBA run in Spain

Muttenz, October 5, 2011 - Clariant announces the successful completion of its first production runs of Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) at its facility in Prat, near Barcelona, Spain. The site produces dyes, pigment preparations and chemicals for the European and global paper market.

Cartaspers® PSM enables efficient processing of recycled paper

Muttenz, 16 May 2011 – Papermakers using recycled paper in their production process can wave goodbye to “stickies” and look forward to cost-efficient manufacturing with Clariant’s pioneering Cartaspers® PSM.

Clariant’s Advanced Denim triggers a revolution in resource-saving, fashion-focused production

Muttenz, November 14, 2011 - Clariant’s groundbreaking contribution to sustainability – Advanced Denim technology – opens up a whole new range of exciting color and material effects to the fashion market, while reducing the impact of denim manufacturing on the environment. Advanced Denim by Clariant is based on the company’s indigo-free industry-leading Pad/Sizing Ox process.