Clariant sets new benchmarks in aesthetic performance for mild and natural cosmetics

ClariantMuttenz, April 13, 2010 - Captivating optics, sensual touch effects and a fresher, cleaner skin and hair feel are among the advanced sensory and performance benefits now available to the cosmetics industry with the launch of three new innovative formulation ingredients by Clariant.

Clariant launches new sun care and preservation concepts

ClariantMuttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant’s launch of its Sun Care and Integrated Preservation concepts to in-cosmetics 2010 visitors heralds new opportunities for formulators to easily boost the efficacy of UV absorbers in sunscreens and to reduce the use of preservatives in cosmetic formulations.

Perstorp Press Kit American Coatings Show 2010

PerstorpPerstorp presents an extended offer for PU coatings at American Coatings Show 2010.

Songwon strengthens its support to customers in the UK and Ireland additives market

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – April 13, 2010 – In line with its commitment to providing customers with continuous improvement in service, Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Elastomerics Ltd. as the disitributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland, of its polymers stabilizers portfolio which are used both in polymer manufacturing and in the prime and recycling processing of polymers.

High-performance, low environmental impact Exolit® flame retardants from Clariant at JEC Composites Show

Specialty chemicals expert Clariant is highlighting its Exolit® high-performance halogen-free flame retardants at Europe’s biggest composites exhibition, the JEC Composites Show in Paris on April 13-15, at stand S7. (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant is highlighting its Exolit® high-performance halogen-free flame retardants at Europe’s biggest composites exhibition, the JEC Composites Show in Paris on April 13-15, at stand S7. Exolit additives are suitable for use in composites based on various thermosetting resins as well as reinforced thermoplastic compounds.

Reliability and performance emphasized by Clariant at Chinaplas 2010

ClariantMuttenz, April 12, 2010 - Leading specialty chemicals company, Clariant will take part in this year’s Chinaplas exhibition with key focus on adding reliability to performance for plastic products. A host of chemical products in pigments, additives and masterbatches with outstanding safety and environmental-friendly features will be on show to an audience from the plastic industry in China on April 19 – 22 in Shanghai.

Rapid takes next step in restructuring process

RapidBredaryd, Sweden – April 7, 2010 - Rapid Granulator AB is proceeding as planned with its restructuring to ensure a strong and prosperous future for the Rapid Group and its customers around the world. Rapid announced today the winding up of its Moditec subsidiary based in Lyon, France. This is the latest move in a series of cost reduction steps and organizational changes that have already been implemented by Rapid.

DSM und Berliner Glas erzielen eine Lizenzvereinbarung zur Nutzung der KhepriCoat™ Antireflexionsbeschichtung

DSM Functional CoatingsDSM Functional Coatings B.V., ein Teil der Royal DSM N.V., und Berliner Glas KGaA, ein führender europäischer Lieferant von veredelten technischen Gläsern, geben die Lizenzvereinbarung zur Nutzung der Antireflexionsbeschichtung KhepriCoat™ bekannt. Berliner Glas wird zukünftig KhepriCoat™ einsetzen, um die Leistungsfähigkeit bei Lichtabdeckungen zu verbessern. Im zweiten Quartal 2010 wird mit der Produktion begonnen.