Clariant

Fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids (PPAs) have long been effective tools in PE film extrusion. Tightening global PFAS regulations and even selective bans in certain regions and applications are the driving forces behind the emerging conventional fluoropolymer technology phase-out. Clariant’s polymer processing aid AddWorks PPA 101 FG is a PFAS-free alternative. It solves melt fracture (sharkskin) and prevents die build-up in PE blown and cast film – with no PFAS, no silicone, and no inorganic substances. And it holds broad food contact approvals, making it suitable for food packaging applications. As Diederik Goyvaerts, Market Manager, Additives, puts it: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘗𝘗𝘈 101 𝘍𝘎 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘍𝘈𝘚."

How can you make the most of your investment in tailings filtration? Clariant Mining Solutions’ filter aids for tailings can improve filtration rates, decrease cake moisture, and enable co-filtration of fines. Many mining operations are implementing tailings filtration and dry stacking as a solution to minimize risk in tailings storage, according to the GISTM guidances (topic III). In our Global Competence Center for Tailings Treatment, we have developed a range of filter aids that can help filtration plant operators achieve their filtration rate and cake moisture targets. Additionally, our filter aids have enabled co-disposal of fines with coarse tailings, allowing operators to reduce the use of tailings ponds for fines storage. Chemical solutions for the sustainability challenges of the mining industry.

¿Cómo puede aprovechar al máximo su inversión en filtración de relaves? Los auxiliares de filtración para relaves de Clariant Mining Solutions pueden mejorar las tasas de filtración, disminuir la humedad de la torta y permitir la cofiltración de finos. Muchas operaciones mineras están implementando filtración de relaves y apilamiento en seco como solución para minimizar riesgos en el almacenamiento de relaves, de acuerdo con las directrices del GISTM (tema III). En nuestro Centro de Competencia Global para Tratamiento de Relaves, hemos desarrollado una línea de auxiliares de filtración que pueden ayudar a los operadores de plantas de filtración a alcanzar sus objetivos de tasa de filtración y humedad de la torta. Además, nuestros auxiliares de filtración han posibilitado la codisposición de finos con relaves gruesos, permitiendo que los operadores reduzcan el uso de presas de relaves para almacenamiento de finos. Soluciones químicas para los desafíos de sostenibilidad de la minería.

📰 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 – Clariant Oil Services is proud to announce the successful deployment of HYTREAT ECO, the first anti-agglomerant low dosage hydrate inhibitor to meet stringent #OSPAR environmental requirements for #offshore operations in the #NorthSea. Field-proven across offshore Norway and the United Kingdom, HYTREAT ECO delivers: 💧 Dosage rates up to 10x lower than conventional methanol or monoethylene glycol (MEG) programs 🌡️ Reliable hydrate control under extreme subcooling conditions of up to 25°C 🔄 Confirmed well restart capability following shut-ins within the hydrate stability zone ✅ TRL 7 certification, demonstrating performance under full-scale commercial operating conditions As European-based operators work to maximize production from existing offshore assets, Clariant’s breakthrough technology demonstrates how innovation can strengthen energy resilience while meeting demanding environmental and operational requirements. Read our media release: https://brnw.ch/21x3CdU #HydrateManagement #FlowAssurance #OilAndGas #GreaterChemistry

🌾 We are very proud to announce our Licocare RBW rice bran wax portfolio has received FDA approval for rigid PVC food-contact applications, effective May 7, 2026 with dual application scope: direct food contact (up to 0.5%) and food processing equipment (up to 1%). This milestone complements our global regulatory coverage across major regions: FDA, European Commission & Japanese food safety approvals. What it means for the industry: ➕ Expanded approvals under FDA: rigid PVC now joins existing polyester authorization ➕ Opportunity to transition from montan waxes to #renewable alternatives ➕ Significantly lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based waxes ➕ Renewable, #biodegradable & industrially compostable ➕ Effective lubrication, mold release, and dispersion That’s #GreaterChemistry! #FoodPackaging #CircularEconomy

🔍 NEW BLOG POST: Explore how the industry is responding to increasing constraints around montan wax and what this means for the future of polymer processing. Expert Diederik Goyvaerts explains how, as lignite-based resources become more limited and regulatory pressure grows, renewable rice bran waxes are gaining attention as a viable path forward. In the article, we take a closer look at Licocare™ RBW Vita additives and their role in improving processing efficiency, enabling multifunctional performance, and supporting more sustainable material choices. It also highlights recent progress in food contact compliance, including EFSA approval for key grades, helping simplify regulatory pathways for applications in packaging and beyond.