Advanced Denim by Clariant - The full colors of sustainability

Advanced Denim by Clariant – The full colors of sustainability. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Supporting steps towards zero discharge in denim dyeing for more environmentally-compatible clothing production
  • Rainbow on earth: a more efficient way to explore new color possibilities
  • Introducing the Clariant Denim Book: from the specialist for dyes and process solutions, a comprehensive industry overview - from cotton to fashion

New Clariant Catofin® Propane Dehydrogenation Catalyst delivers significant savings

ClariantMuttenz, May 14, 2012 - Süd-Chemie AG, a Clariant group company, has announced that its breakthrough in CATOFIN® propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst has been successful in delivering a significant increase in propylene selectivity, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption.

New Clariant Liquid Color Technology Developed for Polyolefin Blow Molding

New Clariant Liquid Color Technology Developed for Polyolefin Blow Molding. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Liquid vehicle technology is ideal for monolayer extrusion blowmolding
  • Eliminates liquid problems in polyolefin containers
  • Opens new options for brand owners and plastic processors

Sports exercise suit design in Arnitel® Eco wins DSM e-nnovation contest

Sports exercise suit design in Arnitel® Eco wins DSM e-nnovation contest. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR325)
DSM has announced the winning design in its competition to find a winning sports innovation, designed in Arnitel® Eco.

DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY TAKES HMPE MOORING ROPES TO A NEW LEVEL

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 10 May 2012 - DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durability. DM 20 is an innovative fiber that completely redefines the capability of HMPE ropes and forms the basis of Dyneema® Max Technology. This breakthrough technology is developed for the production of deepwater mooring ropes for oil and gas production facilities. Rigorously tested, these ropes are ideal for all rope applications requiring resistance to permanent loads.

API Institute developed successfully an Arnitel® Eco monofilament for 3D printing systems of Almteq

DSM Engineering MaterialsAPI Institute has developed successfully a monofilament of Arnitel® Eco from DSM for Almteq's Inspire 3-D printing systems. Almteq aims to use only bio-based materials for its printers and was looking for a flexible material to add to its portfolio. Arnitel Eco fit the need for a flexible or elastic bio-based material able to offer the right technical performance. API Institute develops and produces bio-based monofilament solutions for 3D printing in new innovative materials.

SANITIZED AG launches unique silver based antimicrobial protection package with higher performance, best-yet transparency and economic benefits

SANITIZED AG launches unique silver based antimicrobial protection package with higher performance, best-yet transparency and economic benefits. (Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR006)SANITIZED AG launches a new generation of silver-based antimicrobial protective additives that deliver effective protection faster than ever before and at concentration loadings lower than previously possible. The new Sanitized® Silver products also offer best-yet transparency for applications requiring fast and broad protection against microbes.

SABIC launches multimillion euro investment at Geleen production site

Peter Groenen (site director) kicks off the Upgrade Project Olefins 4 (Photo SABICPOLPR049a)Sittard, the Netherlands – May 9, 2012 – Over the next eighteen months, SABIC will invest 135 million euros in safety, energy conservation and the environment at their production site in Geleen. The goal of the investment is to ensure a safer, more competitive and more energy efficient cracker that is better for the environment. On April 11, an upgrade project was officially launched that will transform the Naphtha Olefins4 cracker into one of the best crackers in Europe in terms of safety, durability and cost efficiency. The Geleen investment fits in perfectly with SABIC’s growth strategy of becoming the market leader in the chemical industry.