Clariant’s halogen-free flame retardants lock in safe fire protection for new class of natural oil based, renewable polyurethane foams

ClariantMuttenz, November 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is supporting the use of Green Chemistry to create safer, fire retarded polyurethane (PU) foams for the upholstery sector. Research by Green Urethanes Ltd, the provider of green solutions to the global PU industry, confirms that manufacturers can use reactive halogen-free flame retardant Exolit® OP 560 with this technology to develop low emission flexible foams that meet internationally accepted flammability standards such as Cal TB 117 (California Technical Bulletin 117, a flammability test for upholstered furniture using a small flame).

Asia - a winning formula for Perstorp

PerstorpThe Perstorp Group, an innovative world leader in specialty chemicals, is increasing its investment in the North East Asia Region. Considerable investments have already been made into a new Neopentyl Glycol plant at Zibo, in China, as well as increasing sales, market development and customer support resources throughout the region. Jan Secher, Perstorp's President & CEO sees these latest investments as part of Perstorp's long-standing strategic commitment to the region, and its future development potential.

Clariant combines differentiation with safety and reliability at IILF 2014

Clariant’s sustainable innovations in leather take center stage at IILF 2014. 
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 21, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites India's leather manufacturers to substantially reduce ecological impact and boost their market differentiation with its safer and more reliable solutions on-show at the 2014 India International Leather Fair (IILF) in Chennai from February 1-3, 2014 (Booth 3-03-B, Hall 2).

SANITIZED AG receives SWISS TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Sanitized® Pluma technology, the first worldwide anti-adhesive hygiene treatment for textiles, uses mechanisms from medical engineering to inhibit odor-causing bacteria. 
(Photos: SANITIZED AG, PR009)Basel, Burgdorf - SANITIZED AG, a specialist in the lasting hygiene protection of textiles and polymers, was honored with the SWISS TECHNOLOGY AWARD in the “Sustainable Leader” category for its new Sanitized® Pluma technology. The first worldwide anti-adhesive hygiene treatment for textiles uses mechanisms from medical engineering to inhibit odor-causing bacteria.

DSM DYNEEMA LAUNCHES DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFE PROTECTION, COMBINING ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE AND USABILITY IN ONE MATERIAL

DyneemaDSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, today officially introduced Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology, built on its Radical Innovation platform, the company's newest product development program. Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology combines breakthroughs in polymer science, next-generation fiber technology and unique uni-directional engineering to deliver up to 25 percent higher ballistic protection while reducing weight by up to 20 percent. Here at Milipol 2013, the company is showcasing the first products for soft and hard ballistic protection applications featuring this new technology. All are manufactured at the DSM Dyneema facility in Greenville, N.C.

AVERY DENNISON REALIZÓ UNA JORNADA DE “CAPACITACIÓN E INNOVACIÓN” EN CHILE

Avery Dennison realizó una Jornada de “Capacitación e Innovación” en Chile.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR200)Santiago de Chile, Noviembre 2013 - Avery Dennison, líder mundial en materiales para etiquetas y empaque, realizó este encuentro multisegmento, donde participaron distintas empresas y convertidores de la compañía a los cuales se les presentaron los últimos productos para los diferentes segmentos, y novedades, como el nuevo catálogo de vinos.

DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow helps BBP cut weight of oil sumps for new Mercedes-Benz S Class engine

DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow helps BBP cut weight of oil sumps for new Mercedes-Benz S Class engine.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR400)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces a new application of its lightweight solution for automotive oil sumps injection molded in Akulon® Ultraflow polyamide 6. The new Mercedes-Benz S Class, one of the most luxurious cars in the world, is the latest vehicle to benefit from this DSM innovation. The oil sump not only weighs less than a metal version—and so helps to lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions during the lifetime of the vehicle— it also costs less to produce.

Clariant introduces innovative HiFormer™ Liquid Masterbatches system to deliver maximum customer value

ClariantMuttenz, November 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces its new, innovative Liquid Masterbatches system for almost all polymers and production processes. HiFormer™ - high performance integrated liquid masterbatches - will set a new industry standard by offering the right mix of consultancy, engineering and chemistry for world class performance, flexibility and excellence. HiFormer is able to deliver service, technology and expertise from the design stage to the start of production and beyond.