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Clariant Additives – Your specialist for plastics, coatings, inks and consumer applications

The additives business unit is a major supplier of flame retardants, performance additives and advanced surface solutions for functional effects in plastics, coatings, inks and consumer applications.

Products and services

  • Flame Retardants
    Flame retardants help to save lives by slowing down or stopping the spread of fire or reducing its intensity. They are used in anything from phones and curtains to car seats and buildings. Clariant’s halogen-free flame retardants are produced to modern standards in Germany, Switzerland and China. Their brand name Exolit® has become a byword for sustainable fire safety.
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  • Performance Additives
    Additive solutions for the plastics and coatings industry. We started with single components for a multitude of challenges like thermal stabilization, sun and oxidation protection as well as flame retardancy and process stabilization, which still form the base of our portfolio. Listening closely to our customers and analyzing market needs, we used our long-term expertise and profound technical knowledge to develop special additive combinations which are designed and optimized for the needs of particular segments and applications. As simply by adding them you profit from a multitude of benefits, we call them »AddWorks« – because that is exactly what they do. As reliable, tested, and ready-to-use solutions, our AddWorks product family lowers total cost of ownership, reduces process complexity and allows you to fully focus your workforce and assets on your business. Discover the multitude of opportunities they offer for your line of work and make a tangible difference in your market!
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  • Advanced Surface Solutions
    Clariant is a leading global player in the development, production and distribution of wax additives and performance polymers.
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  • Services
    Appreciating the needs of our customers is one of the leading priorities for us. As part of our on-going efforts to enhance the service towards customers we have developed a condensed and practical overview of our service and delivery standards.
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Events

June1213,2024
Milan Italy
Oleofuels 2024
Oleofuels 2024 will be held on the 12th & 13th June in Milan, Italy. It is the 15th edition for professionals and experts in the field of oleofuels, providing a unique platform for networking and knowledge exchange. In this two-day conference, industry leaders, manufactures, researchers, policymakers, and market experts will come together to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and innovations in the field of oleofuels. The event will feature informative presentations, interactive panel discussions, and engaging networking sessions. Don't miss our presentation "How Clariant supports the aviation industry towards a greener future with SAF" !
Oleofuels 2024 will be held on the 12th & 13th June in Milan, Italy. It is the 15th edition for professionals and experts in the field of oleofuels, providing a unique platform for networking and knowledge exchange. In this two-day conference, industry leaders, manufactures, researchers, policymakers, and market experts will come together to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and innovations in the field of oleofuels. The event will feature informative presentations, interactive panel discussions, and engaging networking sessions. Don't miss our presentation "How Clariant supports the aviation industry towards a greener future with SAF" !  more
June1820,2024
Stuttgart Germany
The Battery Show Europe
We are excited to exhibit at The Battery Show Europe, one of Europe's premier advanced battery trade shows, taking place June 18-20, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. As a leader in specialty chemicals, Clariant will highlight its halogen-free flame retardants Exolit® for battery applications in electric vehicles and other e-mobility solutions.
We are excited to exhibit at The Battery Show Europe, one of Europe's premier advanced battery trade shows, taking place June 18-20, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. As a leader in specialty chemicals, Clariant will highlight its halogen-free flame retardants Exolit® for battery applications in electric vehicles and other e-mobility solutions.   more
June2527,2024
Novi, Michigan United States
Adhesives & Bonding Expo
Adhesives & Bonding Expo is North America’s largest event for industrial bonding technology. It’s where manufacturers and buyers of cutting-edge solutions come together to do business face-to-face
Adhesives & Bonding Expo is North America’s largest event for industrial bonding technology. It’s where manufacturers and buyers of cutting-edge solutions come together to do business face-to-face  more

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