Clariant Rolls Out New Liquid Fragrance Additives for Polyolefins

ClariantCharlotte, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the development of fragrance additives in liquid masterbatch form for use in polyolefin polymers. Marketed under the HiFormer® brand, the liquid masterbatches have been optimized for blown and cast film applications and are being used commercially.

Clariant and Ashland to sell ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône

ClariantMuttenz/Covington, KY, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their joint venture, ASK Chemicals headquartered in Hilden, Germany, to investment funds affiliated with Rhône, a London and New York-based private equity investment firm.

EJENDALS INTRODUCES CUT RESISTANT GLOVE WITH DYNEEMA® DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY THAT FEELS LIKE A SECOND SKIN

Ejendals produces cut resistant glove with Dyneema® Diamond Technology. (Photo Ejendals, DYNPR274)The Netherlands, 8 April 2014 - At SAWO 2014 (09-15 April 2014 in Poznań, Poland), Ejendals, a leading specialist in the development, manufacture and marketing of quality products that protect hands and feet, will introduce its latest glove, model 909, which incorporates Dyneema® Diamond Technology. The new glove is designed specifically for applications requiring very good dexterity with cool feel and meets level 3 cut resistance standards according to EN388 making it ideal for high precision handling of small components.

Perstorp gearing up for future coatings success

Capa™ for coatings - exceptional weathering & abrasion resistance with high flexibility. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is showcasing a full palette of essential building block raw materials and innovative specialty coating products at the American Coatings Show 2014. The exhibition represents an important forum for Perstorp to meet customers and reinforce its commitment to the ongoing development and success of the Americas coatings market.

AVERY DENNISON INCORPORA 13 NUEVOS COLORES A SU LÍNEA SUPREME WRAPPING FILM

Avery Dennison incorpora 13 nuevos colores a su línea Supreme Wrapping Film.  (Foto: Avery Dennison, PR230)Medellín, Colombia – 8 Abril 2014 - La Línea Supreme Wrapping Film de Avery Dennison, oferece muchas opciones de colores y una gran apariencia y textura. Tienen una excelente capacidad de conformabilidad en las curvas, son películas delgadas y proporcionan gran durabilidad.

Clariant chooses renewable raw materials for high-performance pigments

ClariantMuttenz, April 8, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is incorporating renewable raw materials into Quinacridone pigments produced at its Frankfurt-Hoechst facility in Germany. The achievement makes Clariant the first pigment producer to offer high performance pigments that are based on bio-succinic acid solutions.

PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS (PIP) INTRODUCES ITS LATEST RANGE OF CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WITH DYNEEMA® FIBER FOR THE CHINESE MARKET

DyneemaShanghai, 8 April 2014 - At the 88th China (International) Occupational Safety & Health Goods Exhibition (CIOSH) in Shanghai, Protective Industrial Products (PIP), a leading supplier of consumable personal protective equipment will showcase its latest range of cut resistant gloves with DSM Dyneema’s Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fiber, branded as Dyneema®.

DSM DYNEEMA HIGHLIGHTS REVOLUTIONARY DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 14 April 2014 - At DSA 2014, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, DSM Dyneema focuses on its revolutionary solution for soft and hard ballistic armor that enables manufacturers to meet current and future defense demands for enhanced protection and coverage while minimizing weight.