SIBUR targets new packaging applications with polypropylene incorporating Millad® NX™ 8000 ground-breaking clarifier from Milliken

SIBUR targets new packaging applications with polypropylene incorporating Millad® NX™ 8000 ground-breaking clarifier from Milliken.
(Photos Milliken, MKPR074, Copyright© 2010 Milliken & Company, All rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium – 31 March 2011 – Leading Russian petrochemical company SIBUR will use Milliken’s pioneering clarifying agent Millad® NX™ 8000 for new grades of highly transparent polypropylene that it is launching to enter the local market for transparent packaging materials.

Rockwool Technical Insulation identifies potential to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions

Rockwool Technical Insulation calculates sustainability and energy efficiencies for industrial applications. (Photo Rockwool Technical Insulation, RTIPR001)Effective insulation of technical installations – such as hot pipes, boilers and tanks – can save literally millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), helping to protect the environment, whilst at the same time saving operators millions of euros – typically recovering original insulation investment costs in two years or less.

Clariant announces price increases for Detergents & Intermediates

ClariantMuttenz, 31 March 2011 – Clariant's Business Unit Detergents & Intermediates announces a minimum 10% price increase for its TAED, Hostapur® SAS, Glyoxal, Glyoxylic Acid and Oxalic Acid product lines.

Clariant launches new ED Pigments for decorative and industrial paint application at ECS 2011

Clariant launches new ED Pigments for decorative and industrial paint application at ECS 2011 (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 30 March 2011 – Colorant and paint producers can take advantage of easy, uniform dispersion for more colors than ever before with Clariant’s launch of new Easily Dispersible (ED) Pigments at the European Coatings Show 2011.

Clariant launches multifunctional dispersing agent for universal pigment dispersion

Clariant launches multifunctional dispersing agent for universal pigment dispersion (Photo: Clariant)
Muttenz, 30 March 2011 – Clariant launches Dispersogen® ECS – a one-product answer to achieving pigment pastes with highly-effective dispersion in both waterborne and solvent-borne coatings.

Clariant revolutionizes powder coating aesthetics and performance with new additives

Clariant revolutionizes powder coating aesthetics and performance with new additives (Photo: Clariant) PTFE-free structuring agent Licocene® PE MA 4351 FG for unique aesthetics and protection
 Wax additive Ceridust® 6050 M for unmatched surface adhesion
 Support for powder coatings’ producers in meeting market trends and challenges

Clariant’s Paper Business to raise prices

ClariantMuttenz, 29 March 2011 – Clariant’s Business Unit Paper, a leading supplier of Optical Brighteners, Colorants and Chemicals to the Paper industry, announces price increases across its product portfolio.

Clariant simplifies ingredient choice for personal care formulators

Clariant Concept strategy for personal care customers
 Clear identification of ingredients and benefits
 Guide recipes for all aspects of personal care and deco cosmetics