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Clariant secures FDA approval for bio-based Licocare RBW additives in rigid PVC food-contact applications

Clariant secures FDA approval for bio-based Licocare RBW additives in rigid PVC food-contact applications. 
(picture: AI-generated) © ClariantClariant has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its bio-based Licocare RBW wax additives for use in rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) food-contact applications. The authorization, effective May 7, 2026, extends the company's existing FDA approval beyond polyester materials to include rigid PVC.

Clariant extends capabilities for its continuous strip desiccant packets on reels for high-speed automated packaging lines

Clariant extends capabilities for its continuous strip desiccant packets on reels for high-speed automated packaging lines. 
© ClariantClariant has expanded its moisture protection portfolio with the launch of continuous strip desiccant packet reels, bringing trusted performance to high-speed automated packaging operations to the Americas. In addition to our current capabilities in EMEA, this expanded product line, including Desi Pak, Sorb-It, and Tri-Sorb Strips, are desiccant packets manufactured in a continuous strip format, wound on reels for integration with automated insertion equipment for high-speed packaging lines, enabling manufacturers to enhance efficiency while maintaining the superior moisture control that Clariant's brands have delivered for decades.

Clariant's "Let True Beauty Glow" formulations celebrate authentic radiance and multifunctional innovation

New formulation concept features 15 innovative product ideas across hair care, body care, face care, sun care, and cleansing categories. 
(picture: AI-generated) © ClariantClariant presents its "Let True Beauty Glow" Formulation Concept 2026, a comprehensive beauty innovation strategy that celebrates natural radiance and authentic self-expression. The concept centers on "hacking nature's secret of radiance," where glowing up isn't about changing who you are but bringing out what's already there. This approach celebrates positivity, self-care, and the confidence that comes from feeling good in your own skin.

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant to unveil game-changing beauty innovations at in-cosmetics 2026

AlgaSurge, a next-generation active ingredient poised to redefine skin longevity formulations. (picture: AI-generated) 
© Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by ClariantLucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant will unveil its latest high-performance beauty innovations at in-cosmetics Global 2026, reaffirming its commitment to delivering complete formulation solutions that unite proven efficacy and refined sensoriality.

Clariant launches Hostapon CT solid: The Gentle Giant expanding the mild surfactant portfolio

Clariant launches Hostapon CT solid: The Gentle Giant expanding the mild surfactant portfolio. 
(picture: AI-generated) © ClariantClariant introduces Hostapon CT solid, a salt-free taurate surfactant that expands the portfolio of mild cleansing for cosmetic applications. Positioned as one of the "Gentle Giants”, Clariant’s mild surfactants portfolio, this new ingredient delivers powerful foam-boosting performance while maintaining good mildness, addressing the rapidly growing consumer demand for gentle yet effective cleansing solutions.

Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers

Rice bran wax: a sustainable and superior alternative to montan wax. 
(picture: AI-generated) © ClariantThe 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.