TAGS: Flame Retardants Sustainability / Natural Solutions Chinaplas
Clariant to display its latest portfolio of additives, delivering on both efficiency and sustainability at CHINAPLAS.
More than 150-thousand professionals are expected to attend CHINAPLAS, recognized as one of the world’s leading and most influential trade fairs, representing a broad variety of industries from plastics, to automotive, packaging, consumer products or construction.
Plastics Transformation Towards a Circular Economy
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Plastics transformation towards a circular economy through innovation is a key theme at CHINAPLAS 2024. We are thrilled to help lead this transition with next-generation cutting-edge solutions presented at CHINAPLAS 2024,” said Miao Zhigang, head of Clariant’s Polymer Solutions business. “
We’re looking forward to growing existing partnerships, developing new collaborations and driving the industry towards more responsible use of resources.”
Bio-based Rice Bran Wax Feedstocks from Non-food Materials
Clariant’s Licocare RBW Vita waxes are based on renewable bio-based rice bran wax feedstocks from non-food materials, offering at least a 98% Renewable Carbon Index certification. These attributes make them well-positioned to drive the chemical industry’s transition from fossil- to renewable-based carbon materials.
With superior performance and sustainability, they are a natural replacement to traditional coal-based montan waxes. Licocare RBW waxes are highly compatible with a variety of polymers, especially Nylon, Polyester,
PVC, and various engineering polymers. They provide the same attributes of lubrication, dispersion, release, and nucleation as their montan wax counterparts, aiding our clients in meeting their sustainability and efficiency goals.
New Stabilizers Focus on Chemistries and Performances
At CHINAPLAS 2024, Clariant will showcase AddWorks PPA, its upcoming PFAS-free product line for Polymer Processing Aids compositions, designed for polyolefin extrusion application.
Clariant is continuously developing its portfolio of additive solutions for the plastics industry to address technical challenges including light, thermal and process stabilization, as well as flame retardancy. The
AddWorks® range focuses on both chemistries with specific performances and safe physical forms for enabling material handling and processing.
For high-end plastics composites the AddWorks® series has been successfully serving customers in China and globally for various polymers, segments, and applications.
AddWorks® TFB 117 helps to improve the quality of nylon fibers, stabilizing and smoothing fiber production process. It protects color, improves heat stability and the mechanical properties of nylon fibers, ensuring smooth spinnability with less filament breakage, even at lower temperatures or high speeds.
AddWorks® PKG 113 is proven to provide exceptional polymer melt protection, high film productivity and quality by enhancing color, transparency and reducing fisheyes. It also provides superior dyne retention, facilitating further metal coating processes, reducing energy consumption and printability. This adds significant value to produce high-speed, high-performance biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and cast polypropylene (CPP) films.
Halogen-free Flame Retardant for E-mobility
Clariant’s
Exolit® OP 1400 is a high-performance performance halogen-free flame retardant addressing a key trend in e-mobility – charging at higher voltages for faster charge.
In contrast to the conventional 12 volts required to charge an ICE battery, the usage of 1000 volts in contemporary chargers introduces a different set of risks to mitigate. This shift demands materials with higher flame retardancy and greater resistance to electrical tracking. Exolit® OP 1400 can meet these requirements. In addition, the
Exolit® OP Terra version, based on renewable carbon, will help the industry in the transition towards higher circularity.
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The completion of the new facility in Daya Bay, China enables us to meet the increasing global demand for halogen-free solutions,” says Miao. “
With manufacture capacities now also present in China for China, our customers who produce sustainable and innovative fire protection in E-mobility, electronics, transportation and 5G communications can trust Clariant's high-quality products and services, especially in times of supply chain disruptions.”
Source: Clariant