As one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies, Clariant contributes to value creation with innovative, sustainable solutions. One of Clariant’s main business areas focuses on producing superior-quality additives for coatings in applications such as flame retardants, performance additives, and advanced surface solutions.

Preserving wood’s natural beauty. 
We aim to protect the natural beauty of wood against weather conditions and other elements diminishing its shine and color. Clariant offers various solutions that improve weathering resistance, reducing color fading and preserving gloss, enhancing the longevity of wood coatings and stains as well as improving the haptics and modification of wood surfaces.

Protection you can rely on.
Metal surfaces require durable, tough protection against environmental elements, and corrosion/erosion and heat. Powder coatings do not require solvents, eliminating volatile emissions, and are applicable for a broad range of powder resins, such as polyester or polyester/epoxy binders and compatible with Primid® products. Our additives for powder coatings comprise PTFE-free waxes, label-free light stabilizer solutions, and also antioxidants thus that help prevent gas fading and thermal yellowing of powder coatings.

Fire protection you can build on.
Clariant Additives offers an array of solutions to protect people, infrastructures and the environment against the detriments of fire. With only a thin coat of intumescent coatings on steel structures, a significant fire retardancy is ensured, while preserving the building’s architectural features. Our versatile solutions also offer an extended shelf life of intumescent systems alongside faster, longer resistance.

Working with you to seal the deal. 
The increasing focus on sustainability, the need to improve labeling profiles, combined with today’s market trends, has challenged the silyl modified polymers (SMP) sealants industry to develop new solutions for pigmented and clear systems. We offer best-in-class hazard label-free solutions, improving SMP performance, under global registration status to address these challenges while keeping performance top of mind.

Enhancing the power of print. 
We work with formulators to enhance the appeal, longevity and commercial success of their products through high-performing wax additives designed for printing inks and toners. Our micronized waxes (including PTFE-free alternatives) provide rub, scuff and heat resistance, gloss modification, and anti-blocking behavior in printing inks. They are suited for water, solvent-based, and UV-curable systems. With beneficial release and efficiency properties, our additives work to elevate performance of laser printer toners and similar products.