Clariant to bring sustainable solutions at ECS 2013

At Booth 7-123, Clariant will showcase new product and support solutions together with trusted innovations focused on meeting the specific needs and expectations of its customers in the market segments Automotive, Industrial, Decorative and Wood Coatings.

A major spotlight will be on “Sustainability” and “Ease of Use” of products where Clariant draws on the expertise of its various Business Units to offer comprehensive and viable opportunities to increase efficiency, reduces costs and improve the environmental compatibility of products.

“By utilizing the expertise of our various BusinessUnits Clariant is able to appreciate, and therefore better support the global and specific needs of customers across the many market segments of the paints and coatings industry”, comments Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of the Executive Committee, Clariant. “This leads to sustainable and innovative solutions that create value and meet our customers’ goals and expectations.”

Products in the spotlight

Dispersogen PL 30: EcoTain for decorative paints

At ECS 2013, Clariant will showcase a first selection of products which will be awarded with the EcoTain label, including Dispersogen PL30 – Clariant’s innovation for pigment preparations. The EcoTain label represents Clariant’s sustainability efforts at the product level. A holistic approach expressed in a four-phase life cycle, EcoTain provides a means of assessing and understanding the ecological, economic and social impact of Clariant’s products and business activities over the entire value chain.

Easily Dispersible Pigments: An innovative approach for flexible, economic and sustainable paint production

Easily Dispersible (ED) pigments offer the unique opportunity to combine cost reduction with operational efficiency by simplifying the pigment dispersion process for organic pigments. With this innovative approach, ED Pigments are an easy and sustainable solution to achieve perfect colors.

In addition to its presence on the booth, ED Pigments will feature in the ECS 2013 conference program. Dr Anaïs Bialy from Clariant will present the topic: “Easily dispersible pigments: An innovative approach for flexible, economic and sustainable paint production”.

Exolit AP: Superior fire protection that is efficient and more environmentally compatible

Clariant’s flame retardants for intumescent coatings are the ideal method for combining an attractive architectural appearance with excellent fire safety. The ammonium phosphate (APP) Exolit AP line of products emits no emissions during processing and disperses readily in compatibility with most binders. In the event of fire, they reduce smoke corrosivity and density considerably.