- CHF 100 million Daya Bay flame‑retardant facility is fully operational, and Clariant has a joint venture with Fuhua for next‑generation flame retardants.
- Exolit OP 1266 is a halogen‑ and antimony‑free flame retardant for 800V+ e‑mobility PBT applications, with a CTI of 600V after storage and UL 94 V‑0 compliance.
- Licocare RBW products (RBW 360, RBW 560) secured EU Commission approval under Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 Annex I for up to 0.3% use in PET, PLA and rigid PVC for non‑fatty food contact, plus FDA and Japanese approvals.
- New titanium‑based catalysts offer antimony‑free options for polyester production, enabling lower processing temperatures, reduced energy consumption and improved color performance for virgin and recycled polyester.
PFAS-free processing
Clariant's AddWorks PPA line (including PPA 101 FG and PPA 122 G) provides PFAS‑free polymer processing aids for film extrusion that reduce shark‑skin defects and die build‑up, improve extrusion efficiency, meet food contact compliance and support recyclability under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
Halogen‑ and antimony‑free flame retardants
Exolit OP 1266 is a halogen‑free, antimony‑free flame retardant formulated for demanding 800V+ PBT e‑mobility applications, offering a comparative tracking index (CTI) of 600V after storage and UL 94 V‑0 performance.
Renewable rice‑bran wax additives
Licocare RBW Vita products (RBW 100–300 series, RBW 360 Vita, RBW 560 Vita) have EU Commission approval under Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 Annex I for use up to 0.3% in PET, PLA and rigid PVC for non‑fatty food contact, carry additional FDA and Japanese approvals, are bio‑based and non‑food competing, and deliver notable product carbon footprint reductions; TPU applications are under development.
Titanium‑based catalysts for polyester
New titanium‑based catalyst technology offers antimony‑free options across virgin and recycled polyester, enabling lower processing temperatures, reduced energy use and improved color performance.
Capacity and partnerships
Clariant's CHF 100 million Daya Bay flame‑retardant facility is fully operational and the company has a joint venture with Fuhua for next‑generation flame retardants; these developments support regional supply security ahead of Chinaplas 2026 (April 21–24, Shanghai).
