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Clariant: Pavilion 8, stand J11

'Enhances his performance' with Clariant at the K 2010

Drafting Interempresas07/10/2010

October 7, 2010

The objective of Clariant, which aims to achieve the innovation of materials, the advantages of the processes and contribute to the success of the customers of the plastic, will be reinforced by the slogan ' Power your performance', at the K fair. The specialist in chemicals will show in the contest how to weigh more and more important issues such as safety, efficiency and ecology, that face designers, processors and manufacturers of all the plastics industry.

Experts in speciality chemicals will show its proactive approach to solve basic problems of security, efficiency and Ecology with those who are beginning to find designers, processors and manufacturers in the wide range of possibilities in the world of the plastic. Visitors to the stand of Clariant will see a small sample of all initiatives and products developed recently, thanks to which additives, pigments, the compounds and masterbatches have been at the forefront when it comes to responding to the most significant challenges of the sector. Some examples of what will be displayed at the K 2010 include:

Security

Clariant works with very high quality standards that apply to their products and processes, which makes them a company well positioned and equipped to help your customers navigate new chemical legislation and plastics sector. For this reason, Clariant is the preferred supplier of raw materials for products sensitive like medical applications, food packaging and toys.

During the K 2010, Clariant unveiled its new trademark of masterbatches and compounds for medical and pharmaceutical use. The brand reflects the active commitment to contribute to the minimization of risks and costs of a legal non-compliance during the development and life cycle of the products manufactured by customers in the medical and pharmaceutical sector. Clariant is a pioneer in the moment in the global implementation of the specific quality for these sectors standard: ISO 13485.
The firm is working to complete certification according to ISO 13485: 2003 for its three production sites specialized in the manufacture of masterbatches and compounds for medical use. These centres, located in United States, Europe and Asia, have segregated manufacturing lines to minimize the contamination with other products. In this way, and together with the implementation of a harmonised among all the centres of manufacturing system, ensures the homogeneity and reliability of the formulas and processes.

Quite a few years ago Clariant opted for use free of lead chromate pigments. This advance has helped customers get greater competitive advantages, as you have been able to prepare with time before the restriction on the chromate of lead which will apply from 2012 (within the framework of the REACH legislation) in applications such as toys or container for food use.

As regards additives, Clariant is the leader in flame retardants halogenated not with the Exolit range, which uses organic phosphorus as alternative and more secure active principle.

Ecology

Clariant is committed to its customers in regards to improve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities and their products, at the same time investing efforts in creating its products with the same concern for the environment.

The range of masterbatches compostable bioplastics and packaging will be a first Clariant will present at the K 2010 fair. The new ranges Renol-compostable and Cesa-compostable masterbatches include additives and pigments conventional (non-natural) whereby the final products are less expensive and have greater stability to light and to the accused that "natural" additives. In this way, also has expanded the offer and the variety of colors as well as the functionality of additives for application in biopolymers that require compliance with the regulations in Europe and United States, concerning the compostability and the ecotoxicity of the final products.

The range of sparkling Hydrocerol chemicals and Clariant Cesa-extend chain extenders, are being implemented jointly on PET, making this polymer particularly suitable for new market segments, such as the manufacture of trays for vegetables or meat.

The additives of Clariant masterbatches help reduce not only the quantity of raw materials used in the manufacturing process, but also the weight of the packaging/packaging, thing which in turn, allows our customers gain efficiency in their processes and significantly reduce their energy consumption. These two technologies, among the many Clariant has developed, respond to the growing demand in the market for recycled and recyclable materials.

Efficiency

In the current environment of rapid economic change and increased global competition, Clariant processes and their solutions in materials play a significant role for our clients, in their efforts to reduce time in the development of new products, improve results and gain efficiency at lower cost.

At the beginning of 2010, Clariant changed the structure of their business to reduce organizational complexity and speed of response to the market. Ten business units are intended to meet the specific needs of customers and the market segment to which they belong.

ColorWorks global network of centres for design and technology is a resource that Clariant offers to its clients to help them conceive and develop new products. ColorWorks centres manufacturers will find the experience, tools and a host of fresh ideas on how to create a new product, how to rethink traditional design or how to position your product successfully and attract new customers. ColorWorks, the specifiers and OEMspodrán transform almost automatically new ideas in tangible products with the aspect and desired characteristics, so that the product comes to market with greater speed and efficiency. Tools like ColorForward for analysis and prediction of trends of color, or others, such as the virtual prototyping, or transformation scale teams, constitute a single service that allows our customers to move quickly from a concept to a prototype in 3D with a final formula adopted and ready to hit the market.

Clariant is one of the few providers of masterbatch colors and additives in various formats: (normal, mini pellets or microgranulado) solids or liquids. The new equipment Rite Systems, hot-pluggable network and to your computer, offer greater flexibility and control of dosage of liquid colors.

"The experience of Clariant, our capabilities and various product ranges guarantee to our clients the necessary support to enhance their competitiveness in the market" says Steve Duckworth, global head of Marketing for the Consumer Goods segment and physician of Clariant Masterbatches.
"We are confident that during the K2010 visitors can see how our approach to the considerations of safety, efficiency and ecology that affect our industry, can enhance its performance, so if they apply to their products as to their manufacturing processes."