Clariant MEVOPUR® Additive Technology Facilitates Laser Welding of Medical Devices

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is exhibiting at MD&M West 2019 and displaying medical devices and components made of new MEVOPUR polymer materials formulated to improve laser-welding performance. The medical design and manufacturing tradeshow is taking place February 5-7, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. Clariant is exhibiting in Booth 2049.

Clariant Limits Risk of Hydrolytic Degradation of Radiopaque Polymers Used in Catheters 

Combining formulation skills allow laser absorbing / transmitting in a range of polymers/colors. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is introducing new polymer compounds specially formulated to limit or even eliminate hydrolytic degradation, which is known to affect certain materials commonly used in catheters. Offered under the MEVOPUR brand name, the new resins are being presented for the first time at the MD&M West tradeshow taking place February 5-7, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. Clariant is exhibiting in Booth 2049.

Clariant MEVOPUR® Medical Compounding Plants Certified Compliant with New ISO 13485 Standard 

Lewiston medical compounding site with “all polymer” capability. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that its recently expanded facility in Lewiston Maine, and two other sites in Malmo, Sweden, and Singapore, have been certified to the stringent new quality standard for makers of plastic medical devices. The plants produce specialized polymer compounds and masterbatches offered for medical applications under the MEVOPUR brand.

Clariant partners with ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group to advance Cellulosic Biofuel Research

Clariant’s precommercial plant in Straubing, Germany, where further trials with different types of cellulosic feedstock will be conducted as part of the joint research agreement. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed a joint research agreement with ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel, which has the potential to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Clariant y Flexform celebran su asociación en ColorWorks

Guía de tendencias ColorForward publicada por Clariant inspira una nueva línea de sillas del cliente Flexform. (Fotografía: Flexform)
A Clariant, uma das líderes mundiais em especialidades químicas, e a Flexform, empresa de destaque na produção de cadeiras e poltronas corporativas e assentos para coletividade no Brasil, desenvolveram projeto em parceria no centro de design da Clariant – ColorWorks – para o lançamento de uma nova linha de produtos para o mercado decorativo. A colaboração utilizou como referência o ColorForward, um guia de previsão de cores para a indústria de plásticos, publicado anualmente pela Clariant, que analisa tendências e auxilia designers, projetistas e profissionais de marketing a fazerem as escolhas mais inspiradoras para seus produtos.

Clariant Reduces Stake in Stahl

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it reduced its stake in the Netherlands-based Stahl group by 25 % from 19.7 % to 14.8 %. Clariant will remain invested in the company as a financial investor.

Clariant and Saudi Kayan to evaluate alkoxylates joint venture 

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Kayan, a Saudi joint stock company leading in the field of chemicals, polymers and specialty products.

Clariant unveils Controlled-Atmosphere Packaging Solutions at CPhI India 2018

Packaging Protection against moisture & oxygen for healthcare. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals presented new products that help control moisture and prevent degradation of packaged pharmaceuticals at CPhI India, 2018. Clariant Healthcare Packaging exhibited its full range of desiccant canisters and packets, tubes and desiccant stoppers, oxygen scavengers, Advanced Desiccant Polymer (ADP) and humidity stabilizers at stand 14.A30 in Hall 14 at the trade show that was held at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, India, from December 12 to 14, 2018.

Clariant offers new perspective on sustainability to coatings producers at European Coatings Show 2019

Clariant’s theme at European Coatings Show 2019. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, teases the first insights into its immersive European Coatings Show 2019 showcase inspired by the global need for sustainable cities (Booth 7-123).

Clariant and Eastman announce agrochemical collaboration 

Clariant and Eastman announce agrochemical collaboration.
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Eastman Chemical Company, a global advanced materials and specialty additives company, are proud to announce an exclusive cooperation agreement for the distribution of Eastman’s Tamisolve NxG solvent, an innovative, low-tox, and highly effective solvent for the agrochemical industry.

Clariant Color Forecast Says Greens are Back in 2020 

Clariant Color Forecast Says Greens are Back in 2020. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the release of ColorForward 2020, the 14th edition of the annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry.

Clariant promoted multifunctional additives that enhance the performance and quality profile of the paint formulation 

Gautam Kanthadai, Head-Sales and Application Development, Industrial and Consumer Specialties - India presented on 'Clariant - An Overview’ in Ahmedabad. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, highlighted its innovative portfolio that focuses on solutions for water-based architectural coatings and enables the manufacture of paints to comply with ecolabel criteria at a customer symposium held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on November 30, 2018.