8 Apr 2026
Clariant advances sustainable plastics innovation across the value chain at Chinaplas 2026
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, will showcase its latest portfolio of innovative additives solutions for more sustainable plastics at Chinaplas 2026, taking place April 21-24 in Shanghai.
7 Apr 2026
Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers
The fundamental problem with montan wax: a finite resource
Montan waxes are extracted from lignite, a fossil fuel with a fundamental constraint: it is finite and non-renewable, meaning it will eventually run out. Unlike natural renewable crops that regrow, such as rice plants which produce non-edible rice bran wax, lignite deposits took millions of years to form and cannot regenerate. These deposits, particularly in Germany where much montan wax originates, are actively being depleted. This geological reality means that even without environmental regulations, lignite – and therefore montan wax – is expected to become harder to get at the right quality and quantity and one day may become simply unavailable. Beyond resource depletion, lignite processing is a strong greenhouse gas emission contributor, accelerating global warming and disrupting ecosystems, while open-cast mining could lead to deforestation and biodiversity disruption.
19 Mar 2026
Clariant expands pharmaceutical-grade PEG manufacturing into North America with Texas facility
Clariant is expanding its Clear Lake site to include excipient GMP-compliant manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene glycol (PEG) excipients, significantly improving their availability and reliability for North American customers, with extended reach to Latin America. The multi-phase expansion addresses critical industry priorities around supply-chain security, continuity, and responsiveness while demonstrating Clariant's long-term strategic commitment to the U.S. pharmaceutical market.
18 Mar 2026
Licocene™ Terra: a seamless switch from fossil to renewable carbon in hot melt polymers for adhesive formulations
Hot melt polymers must deliver consistent performance under demanding conditions. Formulators rely on predictable viscosity, strong cohesion, stable processing behavior, and a consistent low odor environment from batch to batch.
18 Mar 2026
Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics showcase beauty innovations at PCHi 2026
Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant are presenting their latest beauty innovations at Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients China (PCHi) 2026, demonstrating the company’s commitment to delivering complete solutions that balance performance, sensory excellence, and environmental responsibility. At Booth 2F20 in Hall 2, visitors can explore Clariant’s expanded portfolio of high-performance emulsifiers, advanced sun care technologies, and breakthrough natural actives designed to meet the evolving needs of the Asian beauty market.
17 Mar 2026
Clariant advances formulation stability and biological compatibility for improved agriculture at CAC 2026
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, is presenting its innovative agricultural solutions at the China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC 2026), taking place from March 17-19, 2026 at Hall 7.2, 72F09, National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai. Under the slogan "Greater chemistry, better harvests," Clariant showcases advanced formulation technologies, including two new product launches designed to help customers overcome critical challenges in modern agriculture.
12 Mar 2026
Clariant successfully demonstrates advanced Pyrolysis Oil upgrading technology for circular plastics with Borealis and SINTEF
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot-scale project with Borealis, a leading provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and SINTEF, one of Europe's largest independent research organizations. The partnership successfully demonstrated Clariant's pyrolysis oil (pyoil) upgrading technology, marking a significant milestone in advancing circular economy solutions for the plastics industry.
3 Mar 2026
Clariant Zeolites partners with Vertimass to scale-up innovative CADO biofuels technology
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO) process. The envisaged project combines Vertimass' novel technology with Clariant's six decades of expertise in zeolite catalyst development to advance sustainable processing.
25 Feb 2026
Clariant achieves EU Commission approval for renewable rice bran wax additives in food-contact plastics
Clariant has achieved a regulatory milestone with the EU Commission approval based on the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) positive safety assessment for its renewable rice bran wax additives in food-contact plastics. This authorization, published in the (EU) 2026/245 amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on February 2, 2026 positions Clariant's Licocare RBW product line as a sustainable and compliant solution for applications intended to come into contact with food across the European plastics industry.
5 Feb 2026
Unlocking ultra-high-pressure reserves: why Shenandoah is a milestone for deepwater engineering and advanced chemistry
When Beacon Offshore Energy's Shenandoah field achieved 100,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) after 75 days, it didn't just exceed all regional ramp-up benchmarks and set a new performance standard for deepwater operations, it validated decades of innovation in extreme offshore environments and collaborative engineering. For Clariant Oil Services, Shenandoah represents a proving ground where meticulous testing meets reality under some of the most severe production conditions on Earth: pressures exceeding 20,000 psi (1,400 bar) and water depths approaching 6,000 feet (1,800 metres).
27 Jan 2026
Why antimony no longer works for modern adhesives
The changing landscape of flame retardant technology
Fire safety remains a critical concern across industries, with adhesives playing an essential but often overlooked role in preventing ignition, limiting flame spread, and reducing heat release during fire events. For decades, antimony trioxide (ATO) in combination with halogenated flame retardants has been an industry standard additive in adhesive formulations. However, significant market shifts and regulatory pressures are driving manufacturers to seek more sustainable alternatives.
17 Dec 2025
Clariant Catalysts drives innovation in China through continued sponsorship of National Catalysis Achievement Award
Clariant, a sustainability focused specialty chemical company, today announced the laureate of the National Catalysis Achievement Award at the 22nd National Congress on Catalysis of China (NCC 2025). Presented by the Catalysis Society of China, and sponsored by Clariant, the prestigious award recognizes Prof. Dr. Zhang Tao from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics for his exceptional contributions to catalysis research. The ceremony took place during the congress opening at Xiamen International Conference Center, marking Clariant's fourth consecutive collaboration with the Catalysis Society of Chinese Chemical Society to honor breakthrough innovations in the field.
