Clariant at Coatings Show, Bio-Based Solutions to Reduce Fossil Carbon in Coatings and Inks

April 6, 2022 At the 2022 American Coatings Show (ACS), Clariant is prioritizing sustainability beyond color to support the creation of more sustainable innovations for industrial and consumer coatings products
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At Clariant booth #2846, explore the latest multifunctional additives that are transforming the industry, from new renewable carbon-based ingredients to halogen-free next-level fire protection
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"Supporting sustainable transitions is broad and application-specific
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Impacts such as improving the environmental and health of coatings, reducing emissions across the value chain or increasing production, transport and handling efficiencies and enhancing functionality and protection," Clariant Paints and Jörg Rüger, Head of the Coatings Competence Center
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Explore bio-based solutions to reduce fossil carbon in paints, coatings and inks

Clariant has launched a new range of 100% bio-based carbon-reducing VITA surfactants and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) to support formulators and brands in increasing the green carbon content of final products
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Made from plants via bioethanol, they are chemically comparable to the fossil versions, offering the same best-in-class performance and efficiency as water-based architectural coatings and inks, but with a significantly lower carbon footprint
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Natural origin is assured with a completely isolated material flow
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Clariant also offers bio-based solutions for wood and powder coatings
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Clariant's sustainable waxes Ceridust® 1041 VITA and Ceridust 1060 VITA are based on renewable rice bran wax with a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) of at least 98%
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They stand out for their performance and sustainability, achieving very effective matting and scratch resistance while providing a soft touch in wood coatings and brighter colors in powder coatings
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Bio-based raw materials are just one aspect of supporting the industry in implementing environmentally sustainable changes
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At ACS 2022, explore Clariant's options for more efficient use of resources and production processes, creating products with outstanding health and safety properties, and extending the lifespan of end products
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All of its featured innovations carry the EcoTain® label in recognition of its best-in-class performance and contribution to the sustainable transformation of the coatings industry through improved manufacturing efficiency and product performance
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Halogen-free flame retardants improve sustainability and performance

Clariant's non-halogenated ammonium phosphate (APP) based Exolit® AP flame retardants take intumescent fire safety to a new level in building and construction, protection and marine
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They extend the shelf life of intumescent systems, allowing them to be applied in challenging conditions
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They also save lives through faster response and longer fire resistance than intumescent coatings based on standard halogenated solutions
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"Clariant's goal is to enable better chemistry between people and the planet
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For the coatings industry, this means continuously transforming our innovation capabilities and collaborative focus into sustainable solutions
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Clariant provides manufacturers and consumers Provide sustainable options that improve their environmental profile by reducing products and manufacturing emissions and resource use
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” Francois Bleger, Business Head Additives at Clariant
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