Clariant launches innovative PFAS-free polymer processing aids for more sustainable polyolefin extrusion

PFAS-free AddWorks PPA delivers efficient shark skin control for best-in-class film properties. 
© Clariant 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.

Clariant's ShiftMax 100 RE catalyst powers INERATEC´s groundbreaking e-Fuels plant

ShiftMax 100 RE, Reverse water gas shift catalysts. © ClariantClariant, 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.

“Clariant Beauty” to showcase innovations inspired by North American trends at NYSCC 2025

Clariant Beauty, launch at NYSCC, booth 1733. 
(photo created using AI) © ClariantClariant, 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.

Clariant to showcase innovative synthetic lubricant solutions at Inter Lubric 2025

Clariant to showcase innovative synthetic lubricant solutions at Inter Lubric 2025. 
© Clariant 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.

Clariant Beauty to spark, solve and enliven at CITE show in Japan

Clariant Beauty, launch at CITE Japan, booth D7-06. © Clariant 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.

Clariant Adsorbents Honored with ADM Supplier Award for Sustainability

ADM presents the 2024 Supplier Award award in sustainability to Clariant at its site in Jacarei, Brazil. © ClariantClariant 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.

Beyond technical service: How Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team transforms technical support

Beyond technical service: How Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team transforms technical support. 
© Clariant 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.

Celebrating 50 years of flame retardants: Exolit AP leads the way to a more sustainable future

Clariant’s Intumescent coatings foam and expand when exposed to high heat, forming an insulating char that protects the underlying material. © Clariant 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.

Clariant's new Aristoflex SUN for elevated suncare formulations

Clariant's new Aristoflex SUN for elevated suncare formulations. © Clariant Global specialty chemicals company, Clariant, has unveiled its new, advanced rheology modifier that tackles sunscreen formulation challenges by combining superior stability, SPF performance and luxurious sensory appeal.

Clariant & Midrex fortify partnership in DRI, helping to decarbonize the steel industry

Clariant & Midrex fortify partnership in DRI, helping to decarbonize the steel industry. 
© Midrex (Photo: © Clariant)Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it has renewed its successful cooperation with Midrex and will intensify collaboration in direct reduced iron (DRI) technology for steel production. A low-carbon alternative to conventional coal-based ironmaking, natural gas-based DRI converts natural gas with recycled CO2 and H2O to generate reducing gas for the production process. The technology combines MIDREX® Reformers with Clariant-manufactured REFORMEX® Catalysts, which offer superior activity and stability to increase productivity, reduce energy consumption, and minimize carbon emissions. MIDREX DRI technology avoids around one ton of CO2 per ton of crude steel.

Clariant teams with Technip Energies to introduce new catalyst for unprecedented low steam-to-oil ratios in styrene production

Clariant StyroMax UL-100 catalyst. © ClariantClariant, 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.

“Clariant Beauty” launches new solutions for personal care

Clariant Beauty, new launch at in-cosmetics Global, booth 1D30. © Clariant 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.