Clariant introduces new range of low foaming label-free emulsifiers for metal working fluids 

Clariant introduces new range of low foaming label-free emulsifiers for metal working fluids. (Photos: Clariant)Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals industry, is launching two new emulsifiers suitable for replacing traditional alcohol ethoxylate emulsifiers in metal working fluid formulations. The new products Emulsogen® MTP 020 and Emulsogen MTP 030 join Clariant’s well-known Emulsogen MTP 070 to create an innovative new range of hazard label-free low foaming emulsifiers for the industry.

SABIC's Pre-NPE News

SABIC Body in White Reinforcement Components.Under the banner of “Chemistry that Matters™,” SABIC will exhibit at NPE 2018 (booth #S19001) with the theme: “What Matters to You?” – representing the company’s ongoing commitment to listen closely to its customers, share ideas and expertise, and work together to achieve new levels of performance. In the form of a question, the theme recognizes that ideas and innovative solutions take shape from a deep understanding of customers’ key needs and challenges.

Clariant allures personal care formulators with new multi-functional rheology modifier for premium products 

New Clariant rheology modifier Aristoflex® Silk for premium face care products. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global launch of Aristoflex Silk, a novel rheology modifier with exceptional salt tolerance and silky, soft skin feeling for premium personal care products.

DSM launches Uralac® Ultra website to mark new stage of powder coating solutions for heat-sensitive substrates

DSM launches Uralac® Ultra website to mark new stage of powder coating solutions for heat-sensitive substrates. 
(Photos: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMREPR005)Royal DSM, a global science company active in health, nutrition and materials, has today launched a dedicated Uralac® Ultra website www.dsm.com/ultra to mark a new chapter for this breakthrough technology, which enables first-time-right powder coating of heat-sensitive substrates such as medium-density fiberboard (MDF).

SONGWON begins large scale manufacture of functional monomers in Ulsan, South Korea

SONGWON’s Ulsan team after successful startup of the new DCPD phenol monomer production line.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)Having started to develop functional monomers about two years ago, SONGWON has now begun bulk manufacture at its production site in Ulsan, South Korea. These monomers provide resins and polymers with special functions, one of the most important being improvement of the physical and chemical properties of the final product. Applications include resins, sealants, adhesives and engineering plastics designed for use in coatings, the automotive sector and electronic packaging.

Clariant introduces HYDEX® E: Next-generation diesel dewaxing catalyst for superior cold flow improvement 

Clariant’s new HYDEX® E diesel dewaxing catalyst. (Photos: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its latest diesel dewaxing catalyst, HYDEX E. The new catalyst is an extension of Clariant’s well-established HYDEX series, designed for selective hydrocracking of long chain normal paraffins to improve the cold flow properties of middle distillates. HYDEX E maintains its predecessors’ exceptional robustness and flexible application, yet considerably increases diesel yield while reducing by-product formation. Consequently, producers not only benefit from higher cost-efficiency, but also improved sustainability.

Clariant dedicates personal care solutions to millennials at ICI exhibition in Indonesia 

Bluemidin – the Blue light fatigue breaker. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will take part again in the Indonesia Cosmetics Ingredients (ICI) 2018 exhibition, this year under the special theme "Care for the Millennials." A host of personal care ingredients with an exellent functionality profile will be exhibited focusing on the special needs of those who fall within the age group of 18 – 34, whoare constantly exposed to various types of skin hazards. The leading personal care ingredient trade show will be held on April 3-5, 2018 at the JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta.

Clariant’s shareholders approve all agenda items 

Rudolf Wehrli, Chairman of the Board of Directors, opens the 23rd Annual General Meeting of Clariant AG. 
(Photo: Clariant)At today’s Annual General Meeting in Basel, the shareholders of Clariant AG, a world leader in specialty chemicals, approved all agenda items and resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by 494 shareholders and shareholder representatives accounting for 150 829 734 shares or around 45.44 % of the share capital of Clariant.