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.
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4132 Muttenz 1
Switzerland
9 Apr 2025
Clariant teams with Technip Energies to introduce new catalyst for unprecedented low steam-to-oil ratios in styrene production
Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of StyroMax UL-100, its most advanced ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalyst to date. This innovative catalyst achieves exceptional performance at unprecedented low steam-to-oil ratios (S/O) of 0.76 by weight, setting a new industry benchmark in SM production efficiency.
7 Apr 2025
“Clariant Beauty” launches new solutions for personal care
Clariant today announced the launch of its comprehensive personal care portfolio under a new name “Clariant Beauty”, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and high-performance cosmetic solutions. The announcement is supported by multiple innovations addressing key market trends and consumer demands across hair care, skin care, and sun protection categories and reflect Clariant Beauty's commitment to delivering beyond raw materials, creating holistic beauty experiences that combine high performance with sustainability.
3 Apr 2025
Clariant’s MegaMax™ 900 catalyst: Powerful start at European Energy’s e-methanol plant
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful startup of its MegaMax 900 methanol synthesis catalyst at European Energy’s e-methanol plant. Located in Kasso, Denmark, the facility is one of the world’s first and, up to now, largest commercial e-methanol plant, using biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen to produce up to 42,000 tons of green methanol annually. Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) technical service team provided on-site support throughout the startup procedure, overseeing the catalyst loading, reduction, and startup. MegaMax 900 is operating with excellent activity and stability despite the challenging conditions of CO2-to-methanol conversion.
1 Apr 2025
Clariant launches Ceridust™ 1310 to address carnauba wax supply chain volatility in printing inks
Clariant announces the launch of Ceridust 1310, an innovative wax solution designed to address the increasing supply chain complexities facing formulators who rely on carnauba wax for printing ink applications. This development demonstrates Clariant's understanding of market challenges and commitment to providing reliable solutions for its customers.
25 Mar 2025
Clariant Climate Campaign winner GNFC cuts 44,000 tons/month CO2e emissions with EnviCat N2O removal catalyst
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced remarkable results from its Climate Campaign for nitrous oxide abatement at Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited's (GNFC) facility in Gujarat, India. The installation of Clariant's EnviCat N2O-S catalyst has shown outstanding performance since October 2024, with monitoring data demonstrating significant reduction in N2O emissions equivalent to 44,000 t/month CO2eq.
19 Mar 2025
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant introduces GlowCytocin™ to capture the science of “Love Glow”
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant is excited to announce the global launch of GlowCytocin, the first skin care ingredient that harnesses the benefits associated with the feeling of being in love. This breakthrough ingredient activates oxytocin receptors to deliver multiple scientifically proven skin benefits.
13 Mar 2025
Clariant’s novel solutions for enhancing crop health and biological formulations at CAC 2025: Synergen™ Soil and Synergen Guard 100
As leaders in agrochemicals and AgriTech meet in Shanghai at the 2025 China International Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC), Clariant has unveiled its next-generation solutions for biologicals and innovative approaches to sustaining plant health by optimizing soil water management.
12 Mar 2025
Clariant and Omya to present stabilizer success at European Coatings Show 2025
Two years after its successful market introduction, Clariant and Omya will present the proven performance of AddWorks IBC 760, their innovative stabilizer solution that is transforming the SMP sealants market, at the European Coatings Show 2025. The partners will share new data demonstrating how this innovation sets new benchmarks in weathering performance and heat stability while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
11 Mar 2025
New Nipaguard™ SCE Vita: Clariant’s latest fully naturally derived preservation blend for cosmetics
As the personal care industry prepares for in-cosmetics Global, the world’s premier launchpad for new ingredient innovations, Clariant unveils Nipaguard SCE Vita, its naturally derived preservation solution for formulations without controversial preservatives.
6 Mar 2025
Clariant decodes concept of beauty through ingredients for skin-mind harmony at PCHi 2025
Clariant’s Personal and Home Care Segment, together with the newly acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, is bringing to the PCHi 2025 exhibition a host of exciting beauty care ingredients to help consumers strike the all-important beauty harmony between their skin and mind.
4 Mar 2025
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant to launch Melicica™, an innovative honey-based repair solution for damaged skin
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant is excited to announce the global launch of Melicica, a natural skin repair ingredient inspired by the traditional healing properties of honey. Melicica is a natural extract of Jelly Bush honey, also known as Australian Manuka honey, which has long been prized for its unique biochemical composition and healing properties.
21 Jan 2025
Customer sustainability journey simplified: Clariant puts product carbon footprint data at fingertips
Clariant has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability transparency and customer support. Since January 2025, the Product Carbon Footprints data (PCFs) for a large part of its Care Chemicals products are available for download on ClariHub, the company's digital customer platform.
