Clariant
Clariant is a focused specialty chemical company led by the overarching purpose of “Greater chemistry – between people and planet.” By connecting customer focus, innovation, and people, the company creates solutions to foster sustainability in different industries. On 31 December 2024, Clariant totaled a staff number of 10 465 and recorded sales of CHF 4.152 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. Since January 2023, the Group conducts its business through the three Business Units Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Clariant is based in Switzerland.
Rothausstrasse 61
4132 Muttenz 1
Switzerland
29 Jul 2025
Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions. The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China. The agreement is the result of close and successful cooperation in Shanghai Electric’s new biomass-to-green methanol plant in Taonan, Jilin Province, China. In addition to supplying its MegaMax catalysts, Clariant provided technical on-site support during the successful startup of the 50,000 tons/y plant. The second phase of the project, with a capacity of 200,000 tons/y green methanol and 10,000 tons/y SAF, is expected to start production in 2027. The ceremony for the official signing of the partnership contract took place last week at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt, Germany.
24 Jul 2025
Solving Critical Oil Field Challenges: Clariant's Innovative Chemical Solutions in Action
Delivering on Clariant's purpose »Greater chemistry - between people and planet«, this story is an example of how Clariant delivers on its purpose-led strategy.
16 Jul 2025
The role of modern flame retardants in construction
Fire safety in modern construction has become increasingly complex and urgent. From towering steel frameworks to engineered wood systems and high-tech infrastructure, today's buildings must not only perform, they must protect.
18 Jun 2025
Halogen-free flame retardant solutions: sidestepping the antimony market volatility
We are all painfully aware that today's interconnected manufacturing world, supply chain disruptions can have a devastating effect on entire industries. The current antimony trioxide market represents exactly such a scenario – creating both challenges and opportunities for innovation. As manufacturers face rapidly increasing costs and uncertain availability of this flame retardant synergist, the search for alternatives has become increasingly urgent.
5 Jun 2025
Clariant launches innovative PFAS-free polymer processing aids for more sustainable polyolefin extrusion
Getting ready for the K’ 2025 trade fair in Duesseldorf, Clariant today announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS-free polymer processing aids designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. This innovative solution addresses the industry's growing need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based processing aids while maintaining strong performance standards.
3 Jun 2025
Clariant's ShiftMax™ 100 RE catalyst powers INERATEC´s groundbreaking e-Fuels plant
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its ShiftMax 100 RE catalyst is powering INERATEC's advanced e-Fuels production plant, “ERA ONE” in the industrial park Frankfurt Hoechst, Germany. The facility, officially opening on June 3, will recycle approximately 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually and transform it into up to 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels and waxes. This production capacity represents one of the largest Power-to-Liquids operations globally, positioning both companies at the forefront of sustainable fuel technology innovation.
28 May 2025
“Clariant Beauty” to showcase innovations inspired by North American trends at NYSCC 2025
Clariant, a leading specialty chemicals company, introduces its comprehensive personal care portfolio to North America under a new name “Clariant Beauty”, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and high-performance cosmetic solutions. The combined expertise of Clariant Personal Care and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant enables the company to offer a holistic approach to beauty formulation, addressing trends across skincare, haircare, and cleansing categories. This integrated strategy allows Clariant to provide beauty brands with the tools they need to develop products that resonate with today's socially-connected consumers, while delivering tangible benefits.
28 May 2025
Clariant to showcase innovative synthetic lubricant solutions at Inter Lubric 2025
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, will showcase its latest innovations in synthetic metalworking fluids at Inter Lubric 2025, taking place June 4-6 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Visitors to Clariant's booth N5E05 in Hall N5 will discover the company's comprehensive portfolio of lubricant solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern industrial applications.
14 May 2025
Clariant Beauty to spark, solve and enliven at CITE show in Japan
Clariant will take part in the CITE Japan exhibition to be held in May 2025 with the brand new “Clariant Beauty” positioning that will see the global leading personal care ingredient supplier feature its unique innovations alongside those from the newly-acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics known for its high-value active ingredients. The combined strengths of offerings promise to spark innovation through collaboration, while helping to solve formulation challenges creatively thus delivering enlivened products with high performance and sustainability incorporated.
13 May 2025
Clariant Adsorbents Honored with ADM Supplier Award for Sustainability
Clariant Adsorbents Brazil has been named the recipient of the Strive 35 – Sustainability Award by ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature. Clariant was one of six suppliers honored across distinct categories, recognized for its alignment with ADM’s Corporate Social Responsibility goals and commitment to sustainable operational practices.
30 Apr 2025
Beyond technical service: How Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team transforms technical support
Lorena Oviol, Head of Applied Catalyst Technology at Clariant Catalysts, unveils how to achieve real impact by maximizing plant performance with catalysts. Her revelations about the fusion of human expertise and cutting-edge technology will prove invaluable for anyone seeking to understand how catalyst optimization offers a competitive advantage.
24 Apr 2025
Celebrating 50 years of flame retardants: Exolit™ AP leads the way to a more sustainable future
In 2025, Clariant is proud to celebrate a significant milestone: 50 years of Exolit AP flame retardants protecting lives and property around the world. Based on advanced ammonium polyphosphate (APP) technology, these pioneering flame retardants have become the industry benchmark in a wide range of applications, including intumescent coatings, fire barrier sealing systems, thermoset composites for e-mobility battery housings and coatings, rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation foams and more. As Clariant marks this golden anniversary, it is not just celebrating past achievements but actively shaping the future of fire protection.
