Clariant opens the door for productivity and sustainability in pharmaceutical packaging with European Pharmacopeia tested additives

Figure 1: Data shows that by using the MEVOPUR Nucleant how an increase in mechanical properties can help achieve a reduction in wall section in EBM bottles. (Clariant internal test data).Muttenz, February 12, 2014 – Clariant, one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, supports the Healthcare industry with a range of products developed for medical devices and pharmaceutical plastic packaging. With its knowledge, Clariant’s MEVOPUR® nucleant product brings improvements in the process of plastic packaging fabrication. Thanks to them the processing time can be reduced; mechanical properties improved and so companies can save time and increase the productivity. The nucleating agents used in MEVOPUR products are pre-tested using extraction protocols such as those established by US Pharmacopeia, ISO and NEW European Pharmacopeia monograph 3.1.3; the goal is helping companies to meet the challenging regulatory requirements to support “Controlled, Consistent and Compliant”.

Clariant launches new ‘EP’ masterbatch range for pharmaceutical packaging at Pharmapack Europe 2014 Paris

ClariantMuttenz, February 12, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, Since the launch of the MEVOPUR® range of masterbatch and compounds for Healthcare applications at the end of 2010, Clariant has been active in bring new ideas and products to the market, with the objective of ‘Enhancing Products and Process’ and ‘Protecting the Patient and the Drug’. In particular in the last 12 months, new additive masterbatches have attracted high interest because Clariant had pre-tested the raw materials for the masterbatches using the extraction and biological evaluation protocols of US Pharmacopeia (USP) 23 parts 87 and 88. However initial feed-back raised the question of whether the substances were also listed European Pharmacopeia chapter 3.1.3 (EP 3.1.3). Clariant has reacted to this feed-back and recently completed a test programme on raw materials of its masterbatches, and is now offering products that use raw materials that have been pre-evaluated to both the above USP and EP standards.

Clariant un-taps creativity potential for the healthcare sector at Pharmapack Europe 2014 Paris

Combining creativity of Clariant’s ColorWorks® design centers and MEVOPUR® trusted materials. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 12, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, continues to demonstrate that it is possible to combine creativity with enhanced protection and processing performance for healthcare applications with its sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® polymer and packaging solutions at Pharmapack Europe 2014 Paris (booth 330). MEVOPUR color and performance additives are developed and produced at three ISO 13485 certified and dedicated production facilities located in USA, Europe and Asia to ensure ‘Controlled, Consistent and Compliant’ innovations for the industry.

Clariant continues investment into new product innovations at Pharmapack Europe 2014 Paris

Combining creativity of Clariant’s ColorWorks® design centers and MEVOPUR® trusted materials. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 12, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, continues to demonstrate that it is possible to combine creativity with enhanced protection and processing performance for healthcare applications with its sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® polymer and packaging solutions at Pharmapack Europe 2014 Paris (booth 330). MEVOPUR color and performance additives are developed and produced at three ISO 13485 certified and dedicated production facilities located in USA, Europe and Asia to ensure ‘Controlled, Consistent and Compliant’ innovations for the industry.

Milliken stellt auf dem VDI-Kongress „Kunststoffe im Automobilbau“ 2014 die Themen Leichtbau und Nachhaltigkeit in den Mittelpunkt

Die Vorzüge von HPR803i in Bezug auf Leichtbau und optischer Anmutung werden am Beispiel einer Türaußenverkleidung eines Cross-over-Fahrzeugs demonstriert. (Foto Milliken, MKPR108, Copyright© 2014 Milliken & Company, alle Rechte vorbehalten)Gent, Belgien – Milliken wird sein innovatives Hochleistungsverstärkungsmittel Hyperform® HPR-803i und seine Nukleierungsadditive für Polyolefine, Hyperform® HPN, auf dem VDI-Kongress „Kunststoffe im Automobilbau“ 2014 in Mannheim, Deutschland, präsentieren. Neue Anwendungsbeispiele zeigen die Vorteile von Gewichtsreduzierungen auf Stand 19.

Belden to Show Broadest Range of Broadcast Solutions at BVE

BeldenVenlo, The Netherlands - February 11, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will highlight its most comprehensive range ever of Broadcast solutions at BVE, which is to be held at Excel, London, UK from 25 to 27 February 2014.

Clariant verkauft ihr Wasserbehandlungsgeschäft an die südafrikanische AECI

ClariantMuttenz, 11. Februar 2014 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Spezialchemie-unternehmen, hat heute die Unterzeichung einer Vereinbarung zum Verkauf des Wasserbehandlungsgeschäftes in Afrika an die in Südafrika ansässige AECI bekannt gegeben. Die Verkaufssumme beläuft sich auf 34 Mio. CHF in bar; der Abschluss wird Ende des zweiten Quartals 2014 erwartet. Die Transaktion unterliegt aufschiebenden Bedingungen und behördlichen Genehmigungsverfahren.

DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 compound price increase for Europe and the Americas

DSM Engineering MaterialsAs a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 compounds. DSM will increase prices by € 100/t in Europe, and by $0.10/lb in North and South America. This increase will take effect for all orders shipped on or after March 1, 2014 where contracts allow.