29 Jan 2014
Mercedes-Benz puts renewable fuel on the road
Muttenz, January 29, 2014 - A fuel of the future is being introduced to the streets in a fleet test launched by the joined forces of Clariant, Haltermann, and Mercedes-Benz. The Clariant sunliquid® process converts wheat straw into cellulosic ethanol. The company Haltermann then mixes the cellulosic ethanol with conventional fuel components to form the new fuel. The production of cellulosic ethanol is virtually CO2-neutral, saving almost 100 % of CO2 emissions when compared to gasoline. sunliquid®20 is 20 % cellulosic ethanol, i.e. the well-to-wheel comparison shows reductions in greenhouse gas emissions of around 20 % with consistent engine power. There is no competition with food production or for agricultural acreage. A high octane number (RON) of over 100 guarantees optimal efficiency.
22 Jan 2014
Clariant's New Cool Black Masterbatches Help Polypropylene Carpet Fibers Beat the Heat
Charlotte, January 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the introduction of black masterbatches specially formulated to reflect heat-generating near-infrared light rays so that carpeting stays cooler. Light in the visible spectrum is absorbed so that color development is comparable to that of standard pigments.
20 Jan 2014
Clariant's Exolit® ensures protection for renewable polymers in oyster shell-reinforced polypropylene
Muttenz, January 20, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is providing the all-important fire protection element in the development of commercially viable, flame retarded thermoplastic composites based on renewable oyster shell fillers.
16 Jan 2014
Clariant's CATOFIN® Technology drives world's largest propane dehydrogenation unit
Muttenz, January 16, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that the largest PDH unit has begun production in Tianjin, China, using CATOFIN® technology. This 600 kta unit is also the first PDH unit in China. It uses the CATOFIN process and catalyst, a technology that is licensed through CB&I.
15 Jan 2014
Clariant launches ColorForward™ 2015
Muttenz, January 15, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unveils its 9th color forecasting guide for the plastics industry - ColorForward™ 2015. The acclaimed annual tool from Clariant's ColorWorks® defines the trends that will attract people's attention and pave the hue palette for 2015. It is uniquely designed to offer the sector's designers and manufacturers a head-start on using the power of color to influence and guide consumer purchasing decisions.
7 Jan 2014
Clariant closes sale of Detergents & Intermediates business
Muttenz, January 7, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 58 million, out of which CHF 20 million in cash became due at closing. Worldwide, 660 employees were transferred from Clariant to the new ICIG business, which from now on will operate under the WeylChem brand umbrella.
16 Dec 2013
Clariant intends to acquire Indian masterbatch producer
Muttenz, December 16, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the intention to acquire Plastichemix Industries, a masterbatch business in India, located in Vadodara with production facilities in Rania, Kalol and Nandesari in Gujarat (India). Plastichemix Industries is a leading supplier of black, white, filler and colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, flushed pigments and mono-concentrates as well as engineering plastics compounds.
5 Dec 2013
Clariant forecasts multi-cultural influences on Spring/Summer 2015 fashion and colors
Muttenz, December 5, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has launched its new Global Color Card and Fashion up! Trend booklet for Spring/Summer 2015 that highlights the influences of different cultures from around the world. It is further evidence that we live in an interdependent global village — fashion no longer appears to recognize borders. African, American and Asian influences join forces with European trends: AFRICANA explores the earthy looks and ethnic feels of the African continent. Asian YIN & YANG brings balance and calmness into our busy lives. SURF CITY is influenced by a laidback retro lifestyle from the American West Coast. And TECHNO COOL revels in the dynamic vibes of Europe’s nightclub culture. The Fashion up! Trend booklet illustrates these trends with actual leather samples, developed at an international trend workshop, to assist Clariant’s customers to create their own collections. The color groups LOGICAL, EMOTIONAL and NATURAL have again been selected in close cooperation with Modeurop, the Fashion Pool at DSI (Deutsches Schuhinstitut GmbH), showing a multi-faceted triad of colors which leaves scope for exciting combinations.
4 Dec 2013
Clariant expands its ethoxylation site in Clear Lake (Pasadena/Texas)
Muttenz, December 4, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the second expansion of its ethoxylation site at Clear Lake in Pasadena, Texas (USA). Following the first expansion in 2012, now already fully utilized, the investment will provide the necessary further capacity to continue profitable growth of the Business Unit Industrial & Consumer Care (ICS) in North America and Latin America.
27 Nov 2013
Clariant Masterbatches demonstrates commitment to innovation by launching first Project House
Muttenz, November 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced that its Business Unit Masterbatches is to open its first Project House in November 2013 as part of its strategy to build the next level of innovation.
26 Nov 2013
Clariant Mining Solutions Opens State-of-the-Art Applied Research Center in Brazil
Muttenz, November 26, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the opening of its newest Mining Application and Development Center (CADM, for its initials in Portuguese) for Clariant Mining Solutions in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, which will serve as the company's global excellence center for iron and phosphate ores and pelletizing.
22 Nov 2013
Clariant’s halogen-free flame retardants lock in safe fire protection for new class of natural oil based, renewable polyurethane foams
Muttenz, 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).
