25 Jul 2023

Clariant Catalysts fosters decarbonization research in China through sponsorship of NCC Award

• The 21st National Congress on Catalysis of China (NCC) was held on July 21-25 in Kunming, China, with more than 3000 participants
• Clariant sponsored the Achievement Award, presented by the Catalysis Society of China, for the most significant R&D accomplishment in catalysis
• The awardee, Prof. Dr. Xinhe Bao, is a world-renowned physical chemist, engaged in research of new catalyst materials for clean and efficient energy conversion, among others

MUNICH, July 26, 2023

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the laureate of China’s National Congress on Catalysis (NCC) Achievement Award 2023: Prof. Dr. Xinhe Bao. Presented by the Catalysis Society of China, and sponsored by Clariant, the NCC Achievement Award recognizes an individual for outstanding accomplishments in catalysis research in China. The recipient, Prof. Bao, is a highly respected catalyst expert, with extensive experience in clean and efficient energy conversion. The award was extended to Prof. Bao by Weixing Gu, Clariant’s Head of Catalyst R&D China, during the opening ceremony of the conference on July 22 in Kunming, China.

Marvin Estenfelder, Head of Research & Development at Clariant Catalysts, commented, “It is an honor for us to recognize Prof. Bao for his many contributions to our industry. His research into new catalysts and processes for energy transition via syngas applications have inspired us all and align with our own sustainability goals. Energy transition and sustainable chemical production are fields Clariant has been active in for many years. Through our sponsorship of this event, and our local presence and projects, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to supporting the reduction of the carbon footprint for the chemical industry in China and beyond.”

Xinhe Bao, President of University of Science & Technology of China, and Professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, stated, “I thank the NCC and Clariant for acknowledging my work. Sustainable energy conversion is a matter that is not only close to my heart, but also of national and global importance.” Professor Bao’s many achievements include the first discovery of nano-confined catalysis, which can directly convert syngas into value added light olefins which results in considerably less water and energy consumption.

The NCC is China’s largest conference on catalysts, occurring every biennium since 1981. This year, the event was convened in Kunming, China, from July 21 to 25, with the participation of more than 3000 visitors. The theme of the 21st NCC was catalytic science and technology for carbon emission peak and carbon neutrality. The forum features keynote speeches, and panel discussions, as well as an exhibition on the latest developments in catalytic materials, new reactions, characterization techniques, and industrial processes.

Sponsorship of the significant NCC Achievement Award is part of a continuing cooperation between Clariant and the Catalysis Society of China, covering the years 2021, 2023, and 2025. The company also supports catalysis development in China through several research partnerships with leading Chinese universities, as well as through the recent opening of a new R&D center at its One Clariant Campus in Shanghai. Research at the 2,500 m2 state-of-the-art center focuses on sustainable innovations to support China’s ambitious plans for carbon neutrality.

Clariant is highly engaged in the field of sustainable technologies, and continuously investing in catalyst solutions that enable new value chains for various applications, including gas purification, sustainable chemical and fuel production, and the transition to carbon-neutral energies. The company collaborates with leading process partners to deliver tailor-made solutions that help decarbonize the chemical and energy sectors.

Learn more about Clariant’s catalytic innovations for the energy transition.

29 Jun 2023

科莱恩推出采用新型生物基纸质包装袋包装的Desi Pak^® ECO干燥剂

• 对干燥剂包装解决方案进行专门设计，采用环境影响更小的原材料来生产、运输包装物
• 干燥剂包装袋不含塑料，基于可持续的植物原材料，采用无毒性的水性印刷油墨和水性粘合剂
• 在干燥剂包装袋内填充通过负责任的方式开采的天然膨润土，相较合成的干燥剂，其在生命周期内的环境影响更小

中国上海/美国夏洛特，2023年6月29日

科莱恩是一家专注于可持续性的特种化学品公司，最近推出了采用非塑料包装袋包装的Desi Pak^® ECO干燥剂，从而进一步降低了干燥剂的环境影响。这是科莱恩的Desi Pak天然粘土干燥剂系列中的新成员，该系列产品中的膨润土均采用负责任的方式开采，属于具有高吸附性能的天然干燥剂，能帮助生产商和分销商保护密封包装货物使其免受潮湿损坏。

这种创新型袋装干燥剂采用生物基纸质包装袋，包装原材料来源于可持续的植物，包装袋仅使用水性油墨和粘合剂，提供1克、2克、5克、10克和33克标准包装规格，也提供各种定制的包装规格。在包装袋内装填经过精选的颗粒状高品位膨润土。这些膨润土均采用负责任的方式开采，精简的加工工序。与在最常见包装条件下使用的合成干燥剂相比，天然膨润土干燥剂具有更高的吸潮除湿效率。

“防潮除湿在供应链中发挥不可或缺的作用，能保护对潮湿敏感的产品，使其质量和完整性不受影响。众所周知，货物受潮湿损坏可造成环境影响，受损货物被弃置后形成垃圾，在生产新货物以替代受损货物时造成碳排放。”科莱恩吸附剂和添加剂业务单元货物与设备保护业务部销售、营销和技术经理Ryan Grauer评论道，“随着市场对碳足迹更小的包装解决方案的需求增加，我们非常高兴地向客户提供可供选择的生物基纸袋包装干燥剂，采用这种纸袋包装我们的高吸附性天然膨润土干燥剂可以为客户的产品提供值得信赖的保护。”

Desi Pak ECO新型袋装干燥剂是科莱恩的Desi Pak系列多种包装规格的干燥剂产品中的最新成员。该新型干燥剂贴有EcoTain^® 标签，说明产品具有卓越的可持续性优势。专业人士基于在美国生产的干燥剂，对Desi Pak ECO产品进行了生命周期评估。评估结果表明，与合成干燥剂相比，采用负责任方式开采的膨润土的生产工艺更简单，因此碳足迹更小，能耗更低。另外，在原材料生产中消费的水量也大大减少。

为了进一步帮助客户减少范围三的温室气体排放量，科莱恩扩大了对环境影响更小的原材料在包装方面的应用范围，将其应用于干燥剂的运输包装物中。运输Desi Pak ECO干燥剂使用的纸箱可以被循环利用，生产纸箱用的原材料来源于可持续的植物。另外，在Desi Pak ECO干燥剂的包装物内附有不含氯化钴的湿度显示卡。

Desi Pak ECO袋装干燥剂能有效地防潮除湿，同时，其包装材料的生产和运输能减少碳排放。因此，这类干燥剂能满足多种应用需求，例如服装、纺织品、汽车、机器、工具、保健品和食品的防潮除湿需求。根据客户的要求，我们还可以提供符合特定要求的Desi Pak ECO袋装干燥剂，确保袋装的膨润土干燥剂符合美国食品药品管理局（《联邦法规》第21篇）和《美国药典》第670章对辅助包装材料的相关测试要求。

如欲了解Desi Pak ECO袋装干燥剂的更多信息，请访问科莱恩网站Clariant.cn。

访客可以从中了解科莱恩的Desi Pak ECO干燥剂的所有产品保护功能。这些具有吸湿性能的天然膨润土干燥剂均采用负责任的方式开采，干燥剂采用不含塑料的新型生物基纸袋包装，包装纸袋采用无毒性的水性油墨和水性粘合剂。

27 Jun 2023

科莱恩新型AmoMax^®-Casale氨合成催化剂在首批三座商用运行工厂绩效卓越

• 新型AmoMax-Casale催化剂迄今已在Nutrien、Mosaic和Yara （雅苒）Sluiskil三家合成氨工厂成功使用
• 三家工厂均证实新型催化剂性能卓越，降低了合成氨生产成本，并减少CO₂排放量
• 由科莱恩与卡萨利（Casale）联合开发的AmoMax-Casale催化剂活性提升最高可达30%​

中国上海/德国慕尼黑，2023年6月27日

科莱恩致力于促进能源转型，现已取得重要成果。其新型AmoMax-Casale合成氨催化剂在首批三家商业客户中运行绩效卓越。该催化剂由科莱恩与卡萨利联合开发，具有卓越的催化活性、稳定性和能源效率。上述优势在特立尼达和多巴哥共和国Nutrien、美国Mosaic以及荷兰雅苒 Sluiskil三家客户中的合成氨工厂得到了验证。三家工厂的运行数据报告表明，AmoMax-Casale催化剂具有优越的性能，大幅降低了合成氨工艺的能耗和生产成本，同时减少了二氧化碳排放量，显著提高了工厂的可持续性。由于氨被认为将在未来的氢能源生态系统中发挥重要作用，高催化活性和高能效的合成氨催化剂对加快实现净零排放至关重要。

科莱恩催化剂业务单元合成气与燃料业务部全球副总裁韩杰安（Georg Anfang）表示：“AmoMax-Casale在多套采用不同设计方案和工艺要求的合成氨装置中成功应用，充分证实我们的创新型催化剂不仅性能卓越，也具有极佳的灵活性。目前全球70%以上的氨被用于氮肥生产。但是，由于氨正成为日益重要的能源载体和燃料，AmoMax-Casale也将在促进能源转型方面发挥决定性的作用。”

卡萨利公司技术总监Ermanno Filippi补充道：“我们先进的氨合成反应器已被证明在提高氨合成装置的生产率、降低能耗和减少碳排放方面发挥着强有力的作用。通过将其与双方共同开发的创新型AmoMax-Casale催化剂相结合，我们能帮助客户进一步提高氨合成装置的绩效。”

AmoMax-Casale在科莱恩备受认可的AmoMax® 10催化剂基础上，进行了定制化的改进研发。AmoMax 10在全球拥有超过120套的成功运行业绩。新型AmoMax-Casale针对卡萨利的反应器设计进行了专门优化，其效率指数相比AmoMax 10进一步提升，最高可达30%。

2021年，AmoMax-Casale催化剂在特立尼达和多巴哥共和国Nutrien公司的合成氨装置首次实现商业运行。目前该厂实现年能源成本节省约50万美元，年减少CO₂排放量4700吨。AmoMax-Casale的第二个客户是美国路易斯安那州的Mosaic公司。该客户的合成氨装置经改造后收效显著，运行压降降低（约12%），反应器出口处氨浓度提高（约9%），体现了催化剂和新反应器的优异性能。该催化剂的第三家客户是荷兰的Yara（雅苒）Sluiskil公司，仅耗时2.5天便完成了其在一套日产1200吨合成氨装置的活化，且目前运行良好。

AmoMax-Casale催化剂因其独特优势也已荣获两项大奖：瑞士化学学会“2021年桑德迈尔奖（Sandmeyer Award）”和2020年ICIS“最佳可持续性工艺”创新奖。此外，卡萨利合成氨工艺技术和科莱恩AmoMax-Casale催化剂已被多个绿氨项目所选用，彰显了两家公司致力于促进能源转型所作出的贡献。

欲了解AmoMax-Casale催化剂的更多信息，请点击访问我们的网站。

15 Jun 2023

科莱恩将携全合成金属加工液解决方案亮相第二十二届中国国际润滑油品及应用技术展览会

• 全系列水基润滑解决方案将高调亮相国内领先的工业润滑油展览会
• 提供润滑添加剂、缓蚀剂、极压（EP）/抗磨（AW）添加剂和水溶性胺类添加剂的定制解决方案
• 第二十二届中国国际润滑油品及应用技术展览会将于6月29日至7月1日在上海新国际博览中心举办

上海，2023年6月15日

科莱恩将亮相第二十二届中国国际润滑油品及应用技术展览会，隆重推出其全合成金属加工液系列全线产品。这些解决方案将有助于其中国制造业客户提高生产效率，满足中国客户的可持续发展需求。展览会将于6月29日至7月1日在上海新国际博览中心举办。

随着中国工业在疫情解封后的复苏势头不断增强，制造商正积极寻求快速恢复高产能的最佳解决方案。在工业润滑油领域，润滑油相关解决方案的需求急剧增长。这些方案不仅要求高效，还需要在符合严格的健康安全规范的前提下，易于配方的调制。这些正是科莱恩为金属加工业所提供的解决方案。

科莱恩护理化学品业务高级副总裁兼全球工业应用总裁缪志刚表示：“在本次展会上，科莱恩将向参观者推出完整的润滑解决方案产品组合，展示其如何满足客户行业最新的、多样化的产品需求。除了在降低配方复杂性和优化流体性能方面表现优异，我们的全合成金属加工液还具有环保性和可持续性优势。”

科莱恩用于全合成金属加工液应用范围广泛，其关键产品可满足各种客户需求。例如，作为润滑剂，高浊点的聚醚（PAGs）能够使配方在高温条件下保持储存稳定性，而低浊点的聚醚能够提供卓越的润滑性能。该产品的低泡性能能够在高压加工条件下，有效提高生产效率。

此外，科莱恩的多功能缓蚀剂也是展会一大亮点。多功能Hostacor^®系列产品可作为防锈剂和增溶剂，提供不同程度的中和作用。除了具有优异的润湿性能外，还可在低pH值下提高防锈性能。该系列产品中，Hostacor^® IS和Hostacor^® IT属于环保无公害标签产品，具有优异的硬水稳定性和低气味性，是用途广泛且用户友好型产品。

科莱恩其他润滑解决方案也将在该展会中推出，其中包括在极压下仍能保持高性能的EP/AW添加剂和作为高效中和剂的多功能胺类添加剂。欢迎参展者莅临科莱恩W3号展厅C05展位，了解科莱恩特种化学公司更完整的低碳金属加工液解决方案。

24 May 2023

科莱恩携最新解决方案和服务亮相第二十三届中国国际农用化学品及植保展览会（CAC 2023），助力农业增产增收

• 在CAC 2023展会期间，科莱恩将重点介绍最新系列的Dispersogen A 260、壬基酚聚氧乙烯醚类（NP）替代品和草铵膦水剂（SL）解决方案
• 上海创新研发中心提供定制开发解决方案和测试服务，致力于满足复杂需求

上海，2023年5月23日

第二十三届中国国际农用化学品及植保展览会（CAC 2023）于今日在上海国家会展中心隆重开幕，科莱恩携一系列助力农业增产增收的先进解决方案和定制服务亮相展会。本次展会为期三天，将持续至2023年5月25日。

随着世界人口的持续增长，农业面临巨大压力，需要在有限的农业用地上不断提高作物产量。另一方面，农民也面临着一系列挑战，包括越来越极端化的气候条件，以及更加严格的行业监管和合规要求。基于这一背景，科莱恩为行业所提供的智能化、可持续解决方案显得尤为重要。在CAC 2023展会期间，科莱恩将隆重推介其中部分最新解决方案，并向参观者展示其作为专业化学品公司可提供的全面服务。

科莱恩护理化学品业务单元农作物解决方案业务线亚太总监筱原俊明（Toshiaki Shinohara）表示：“科莱恩始终走在行业最前沿，准确了解农业客户所需的化学解决方案。因此，我们携一系列值得期待的高级分散剂、乳化剂和草铵膦解决方案亮相今年的CAC展会。这些专用解决方案获得了我们在上海的先进研发中心的大力支持，帮助我们与客户更加紧密地合作，尤其是在产品开发和测试阶段。”

科莱恩在本次CAC 2023展会上重点推出的一款产品是新型高级助剂Dispersogen^® A 260。作为通用型润湿分散剂，它极具成本优势，在推荐用量2-8%时可独立发挥良好作用。该款产品提供良好的研磨效率、水溶性和流动性，能够保证其储存稳定性，同时在加工过程中很少产生泡沫和结晶。

另一款亮点产品是Sapogenat T非壬基酚乳化剂系列。它是市场上性能最优的NP替代品之一。除了优异的乳化能力外，它还具有良好的润湿性，可提高叶面喷施的农药效力。该系列具有广泛的EO谱系，适用于各种类别的农药。

在本次展会上亮相的还有科莱恩的草铵膦水性助剂解决方案。农业中的常见助剂存在相容性差和泡沫形成率高的常见问题，与此不同的是，科莱恩的解决方案具有更好的润湿性能和更低的表面张力。例如，Synergen^® 系列具有良好的渗透性和抗蒸发能力，从而为作物提供了更好的高湿度环境。

除了展示专用于农业的最新产品外，科莱恩还借此机会在CAC 2023展会上向参观者展示其本地化的制造能力和研发能力。凭借在中国的三个生产基地和在上海新成立的研发中心，科莱恩不仅为其中国本地客户提供稳定的供应，而且能在产品开发周期的各个阶段提供点到点支持。

欢迎参观者在CAC 2023期间光临科莱恩的展位（展位号为62K28），科莱恩的技术和客服专家团队将在现场为参观者提供详尽的产品介绍，帮助各位深入了解产品的特点和优势，并随时解答疑问。了解更多信息，请访问科莱恩官网。

11 May 2023

科莱恩催化剂帮助客户2022年减排逾3500万吨二氧化碳当量

• 2022年科莱恩催化剂助力客户实现的减排量，相当于同年科莱恩公司自身碳足迹的8倍
• 科莱恩的催化解决方案有助于减少众多行业的温室气体排放
• 凭借丰富广泛的产品方案，科莱恩致力于为客户向全球气候中和转型做出贡献

中国上海/德国慕尼黑，2023年5月11日

科莱恩的高能效催化剂技术在2022年为应对气候变化做出了重大贡献，在客户的工艺过程中减少了超过3500万吨二氧化碳当量（CO₂e）的排放。该减排量相当于科莱恩公司自身2022年碳足迹总量的8倍多[1]。

换个角度看，使用科莱恩催化剂减少的 3500 万吨二氧化碳当量排放，超过了2021 年瑞士二氧化碳排放总量[2]。

这其中很大一部分减排量来自钢铁行业的客户，该行业的排放量占到了全球二氧化碳排放总量的 7%[3]。科莱恩的重整催化剂用于为钢铁生产提供原料的直接还原铁 (DRI) 工艺。相比传统二氧化碳排放量较高的煤基炼钢工艺，DRI 工艺是一种低碳替代解决方案，其CO₂ 排放量比传统炼钢工艺低 38%（相当于每吨粗钢排放约 1 吨 CO2）[4]。

科莱恩另一个关键的贡献领域来自于对硝酸生产过程中的一氧化二氮（N₂O）的减排。硝酸是一种主要用于化肥生产的高价值基础化工品。硝酸生产过程中会副产一氧化二氮等温室气体，整个行业一年的排放量相当于高达1亿吨二氧化碳当量[5]。科莱恩催化剂提供了一种经济的解决方案，通过将 N2O 排放物转化为无害的氮气和氧气，从而消除高达 99% 的 N2O 。这项技术是化工行业中大量温室气体减排最具成本效益的方法之一，其成本远低于 10 美元 / 1吨 CO2当量减排量[6]。

科莱恩首席技术与可持续发展官韩理德（Richard Haldimann）表示：“凭借我们明晰的可持续发展战略，科莱恩的产品组合在帮助应对气候变化方面处于优势地位，这些产品方案不仅有助于减少我们自身的碳足迹，还帮助我们的客户创造了碳手印（为客户带来碳减排量）。科莱恩催化剂业务是通过可持续发展驱动创新加速实现能源转型的典范，同时也满足了未来经济、监管和社会体系的需求。”

科莱恩催化剂业务单元总裁严坤泽（Jens Cuntze）评论道：“绝大多数化学品和燃料行业的生产至少需经历一个催化过程。因此，催化剂不仅对于化工工艺的生产力和盈利能力影响深远，其对行业的可持续发展也起着至关重要的作用。在科莱恩，我们将量身定制的催化剂解决方案与强大的工艺合作伙伴关系相结合，从而为客户实现有效的减排。”

科莱恩最近推出的其他催化创新还包括绿色甲醇和绿氨生产技术，这些技术为化学工业的可再生原料以及能源资源（尤其在海运领域），开辟了全新的路径。科莱恩还开发了用于高效生产蓝氢（低碳氢）的催化剂，可安全有效地捕获和封存碳，从而永久去除二氧化碳，以供储存或进一步利用。

通过现有和未来的技术，科莱恩致力于开发创新的催化解决方案，使客户的工厂运营效率更高，二氧化碳排放更少。2022年超过3500万吨的二氧化碳当量的减排量，展现了科莱恩助力其客户向全球气候中和转型的愿景。在联合国可持续发展目标（SDG）- 第7项可负担的清洁能源、第13项气候行动准则的指引下，科莱恩将持续专注于催化技术的创新。

如需更多信息，请访问：https://www.clariant.com/zh-CN/Business-Units/Catalysts/Energy-Transition

5 May 2023

Clariant delivers resilient sales performance
in challenging environment

 

• Q1 2023 sales increased by 1 % in local currency, down 5 % in Swiss francs to CHF 1.200 billion – positive pricing contribution of 7 %
• Q1 2023 EBITDA down 24 % to CHF 167 million, EBITDA margin of 13.9 %, mainly attributable to 7 % lower volumes and business mix, CHF 13 million negative sunliquid^® impact, and a CHF 11 milllion negative one-off fair value adjustment of the Heubach Group participation
• Closing of North American Land Oil business divestment on 31 March 2023
• Unchanged Outlook 2023

“Clariant delivered a resilient top-line result in the first quarter, despite the macroeconomic headwinds. Our customers have reduced their inventory, and demand in some areas has been weaker, which, coupled with the negative extraordinary factors recorded in the quarter, impacted our profitability. Overall, we have weathered the current global economic headwinds well, thanks to the actions we have taken in recent quarters to execute a strong pricing policy, implement our new organizational model, structurally improve our portfolio, and foster our sustainable product range. This is underpinned by the fact that our cash generation continued its positive momentum in the first three months of 2023. We maintain our full year expectations, however uncertainties and risks related to the economic environment remain,” said Conrad Keijzer, Chief Executive Officer of Clariant.

Business Summary

First Quarter 2023 Group Discussion

 

MUTTENZ, May 5, 2023

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced first quarter 2023 sales of CHF 1.200 billion, compared to CHF 1.262 billion in the first quarter of 2022. This corresponds to an increase of 1 % in local currency and 5 % lower sales in Swiss francs. The positive pricing impact was 7 %, and the consolidation of the US Attapulgite business (scope) added 1 %, while volumes decreased by 7 %. The currency impact on the quarter was – 6 %. Sales growth was strong in the Business Unit Catalysts, which to some extent compensated for the slight sales decreases in the Care Chemicals and Adsorbents & Additives Business Units.

 

In the first quarter of 2023, local currency sales were flat in the Europe, Middle East & Africa region as Catalysts sales increased, Care Chemicals slightly weakened at a low single-digit percentage rate, and Adsorbents & Additives weakened at a mid-single-digit percentage rate. Sales in the Americas grew by 7 % primarily due to pricing impacts in Care Chemicals and Adsorbents & Additives as well as the acquisition of the US Attapulgite business assets. Sales in the US were 3 % higher, and sales in Brazil grew by 5 %. Sales in Asia-Pacific were down by 4 % due to 16 % lower sales in China attributable to a slow recovery versus a high comparison base. This development was partly compensated for by higher sales in India and Southeast Asia.

 

Care Chemicals sales decreased by 2 % in local currency in the first quarter of 2023. This development was driven by a volume decline with lower sales in both Consumer Care and Industrial Applications versus a tough comparison base. Catalysts sales rose by 18 % in local currency with growth in all business segments. Adsorbents & Additives sales decreased by 5 % in local currency due to weaker demand for Additives in particular, against a very strong first quarter in 2022.

 

Group EBITDA decreased by 24 % to CHF 167 million, and the corresponding 13.9 % margin was below the 17.4 % reported in the first quarter of the previous year. Pricing measures supported the profitability development. However, these measures did not fully offset the negative impact from lower volumes impacting production utilization in certain businesses and a CHF 13 million negative impact from sunliquid^®. In addition, the fair value adjustment of the Heubach Group participation resulted in a negative CHF 11 million one-off charge in Corporate in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding the CHF 13 million negative sunliquid^® impact and the CHF 11 million one-off Heubach Group fair value adjustment, the EBITDA margin was 15.9 % in the first quarter of 2023. Cost savings of approximately CHF 8 million from performance programs contributed positively to the margin by absorbing higher selling, general, and administrative expenses, i.e., related to trade fairs and a pickup in traveling activities.

ESG Update – Leading in sustainability

 

Clariant’s Scope 1 and 2 total greenhouse gas emissions fell to 0.60 million tons in the last twelve months (April 2022 to March 2023), a decline of 3 % from 0.62 million tons in the full year 2022. The total indirect greenhouse gas emissions for purchased goods and services (Scope 3) also decreased by 5 %, from 2.58 million tons in the full year 2022 to 2.46 million tons in the last twelve months. These results demonstrate continued progress toward reaching the Group’s 2030 emissions reduction targets.

 

In 2022, several projects implemented within Clariant to shift to lower-emission raw materials positively impacted the first quarter of 2023 and will continue to generate a benefit for the Group going forward. Clariant expects full year 2023 emissions to remain below last year’s level despite the inclusion of additional sites in the reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions, the acquired Attapulgite site in the US, and the sunliquid^® bioethanol plant in Romania.

 

Clariant is executing on its strategy to lead the Group through sustainability and innovation across the portfolio. The recently launched advanced skincare ingredient Rootness^® Mood+ in the Business Unit Care Chemicals is an example of how Clariant promotes a sustainable bio-economy as it uses a smart plant cultivation technology, Plant Milking Technology. It ensures that the host plant is not destroyed during the chemical production process, requires 90 % less water compared to conventional culture, and provides Clariant’s customers with traceability from the seed to the ingredient. Clariant’s focus on sustainability is also reflected in the bio-based ingredients for paints and coatings provided by the Adsorbents & Additives Business Unit. The lower carbon footprints of these ingredients help customers to reduce their Scope 3 emissions.

Outlook – Full Year 2023

 

From a macroeconomic perspective, Clariant anticipates a soft recessionary environment in the first half of 2023, compared to a very strong first half of 2022, and expects to see an economic recovery in the second half of 2023, while uncertainties and risks related to the economic environment remain. For the full year 2023, Clariant expects to achieve sales of around CHF 5 billion, including a net negative top line impact of around CHF 130 million from divestments and the bolt-on acquisition. Clariant aims to slightly improve its year-on-year reported EBITDA margin due to continued growth in Catalysts, which is expected to offset lower sales in the other Business Units. Clariant expects an increasing negative annualized sunliquid^® impact and an easing inflationary environment given the current economic outlook, counterbalanced by savings benefits from the restructuring programs.

 

In the medium term, Clariant aims to grow above the market to achieve higher profitability through sustainability and innovation. The Group has become a true specialty chemical company and confirms its 2025 ambition to deliver profitable sales growth (4 – 6 % CAGR), a Group EBITDA margin between 19 – 21 %, and a free cash flow conversion of around 40 %.

 

Business Discussion

Business Unit Care Chemicals

Sales

In the first quarter of 2023, sales in the Business Unit Care Chemicals decreased by 2 % in local currency and by 7 % in Swiss francs. This development was primarily driven by higher year-on-year prices, while volumes declined. The quarter was characterized by softer demand against a very strong comparison base, some continued customer destocking, as well as plant shutdowns of several key suppliers due to force majeure events. As a result, Personal & Home Care sales decreased at a mid-single-digit percentage rate, while Crop Solutions sales rose at a low single-digit percentage rate. Industrial Applications sales weakened in a mid-teen range despite a positive contribution from the Aviation business in specific regions. Sales rose significantly in Oil Services and, to a lesser degree, in Mining Solutions.

 

Care Chemicals sales in the Europe, Middle East & Africa region decreased at a mid-single-digit percentage rate in the first quarter of 2023. In the Americas, the second largest region, sales were up at a mid-single-digit percentage rate due to active price management, despite the force majeure declarations in the region noted above. Sales came under pressure in Asia-Pacific, particularly in China, and decreased in a high single-digit range in the region.

EBITDA Margin

In the first quarter, the EBITDA margin decreased to 18.2 % versus a strong comparison base of 19.7 %. The margin was supported by continued active price management, while the raw material cost development remained volatile. Profitability levels were negatively impacted by notably lower volumes and customer destocking, especially in industrial end markets, which resulted in lower operating leverage.

Care Chemicals Insight

The environmentally conscious consumers of today are looking beyond a product’s label to seek out skincare brands and products with sustainably derived, natural ingredients. These ingredients must, however, still offer exceptional performance to meet a variety of complex needs. With the recently launched Rootness^® Mood+, Clariant has designed an advanced skincare ingredient that enhances the benefits of natural light for a global population that spends more and more of its time indoors. It increases the effect of Vitamin D in the skin, enhances mood, and improves complexion. In keeping with Clariant’s focus on sustainability, Rootness^® Mood+ is a natural ingredient that is completely eco-responsible thanks to a patented Plant Milking Technology, which allows for the harvesting of the required compounds without damage to the plant.

Business Unit Catalysts

Sales

In the first quarter of 2023, sales in the Business Unit Catalysts increased by 18 % in local currency and by 11 % in Swiss francs. Sales in Propylene increased at a high-twenties percentage rate, while sales in Ethylene (Petrochemicals) increased at a mid-single-digit percentage rate. This development was exceeded by the growth in Syngas & Fuels, against a soft comparison base. Specialties sales also increased at a mid-single-digit percentage rate, despite a high comparison base.

 

Sales grew strongly in the largest geographic market, Asia-Pacific, at a mid-teen percentage rate, driven by the CATOFIN^® (propane dehydrogenation) catalyst production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China. Sales in the Europe, Middle East & Africa region were also significantly above the first quarter levels in 2022 due to the timing of projects. The weaker result in the Americas was attributable to the normal project nature of the catalyst business.

EBITDA Margin

In the first quarter, the EBITDA margin decreased to 6.3 % from 7.6 %. Excluding the CHF 13 million negative sunliquid^® impact, the EBITDA margin was 12.9 % in the first quarter of 2023, a 360-basis point improvement on a like-for-like basis versus the first quarter of 2022. Volume growth underpinned a slight operating leverage improvement, which was counterbalanced by a less favorable product mix with a high share of Syngas & Fuels and, within Specialties, a higher contribution from the emission catalyst business. On sunliquid^®, the EBITDA impact increased by CHF 10 million in the first quarter of 2023 versus the first quarter of 2022. However this reflects a notable improvement compared to the CHF 20 million sunliquid^® EBITDA impact recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022. This sequential improvement is the result of the team’s efforts addressing the mechanical, chemical, and operational challenges involved in the ramp-up of this first-of-a-kind technology.

 

The Catalysts order book reflects solid demand going forward and an attractive product mix as 2023 progresses.

Catalysts Insight

Clariant recently held a grand opening event for its new high-tech CATOFIN^® production facility in Jiaxing, China, introducing it to the press, customers, and partners. Representing an investment of CHF 80 million, the site was completed on budget and within only 18 months from ground-breaking in September 2020 and became fully operational in 2022. Investing in innovations such as CATOFIN^® is a core element of Clariant’s new purpose-led strategy, as expressed in the statement ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet.’ Beyond that, the site serves to increase the Group’s already expanding footprint in China, adding on to the existing nearby catalyst plants in Jinshan and the catalyst research and development center within the One Clariant Campus in Shanghai. As a result, the share of local production in China as a percentage of sales for the Group in China reached 50 % in the first quarter 2023, which is already close to Clariant’s 2025 target to exceed 50 %.

Business Unit Adsorbents & Additives

Sales

In the first quarter of 2023, sales in the Business Unit Adsorbents & Additives decreased by 5 % in local currency and by 8 % in Swiss francs. The acquisition of the US based Attapulgite business assets contributed sales growth of 2 % in local currency. A 7 % price increase was countered by 14 % lower volumes as destocking and softer demand continued in the Additives business. Adsorbents started the year well across the globe with higher sales at a double-digit percentage rate, driven by purification and foundry applications. Additives sales slowed at a double-digit percentage rate, against a very strong comparison base in the first quarter of 2022. Sales overall were negatively impacted by continued destocking and cautious demand, especially in key end markets such as plastics, building and construction, and electrical and electronics applications.

 

Sales in the Europe, Middle East & Africa region were down at a mid-single-digit percentage rate, below the level in the first quarter of 2022. Asia-Pacific reflected a weaker development, with a decline in sales at a low-twenties percentage rate in the region and significantly weaker in China, as growth in Adsorbents did not offset the Additives sales slowdown after a very strong previous year. In the Americas, sales grew very strongly, exceeding the thirty percent mark, especially in the US, where the acquisition of the Attapulgite business assets accounted for a large part of this increase.

EBITDA Margin

In the first quarter, the EBITDA margin decreased to 18.5 % from a record high of 26.0 % in the same period of the previous year. Profitability levels were impacted by softer volumes and continued customer destocking, especially in Additives, which resulted in lower operating leverage. The business mix was less favorable due to the strong Adsorbents performance. Raw material price volatility led to a positive inventory revaluation in the first quarter of 2022, which, together with the strong operational performance, resulted in an elevated profitability level. In the first quarter of 2023, the inventory revaluation effect was slightly negative.

Adsorbents & Additives Insight

Clariant is committed to furthering the bio-based economy and reducing the carbon footprint in the entire lifecycle of a product. One promising method is shifting the use of fossil carbon to green carbon along the value chain, as demonstrated by Adsorbents & Additives in its offering for the paint and coatings industry. The new Ceridust^® additives are bio-based wax blends that offer scratch-resistant protection for packaging barrier coatings. Clariant’s VITA range is more than 98 % based on carbon derived from plants and offers a number of Polyglycols (PEGs) and ethylene oxide derivatives that are used as surfactants as well as intermediates in paint and coatings production. Compared to their fossil-based counterparts, they reduce up to 85 % of CO₂ emissions.

 

 

20 Apr 2023

Clariant announces grand opening of its new CATOFIN^® catalyst plant in China

• Clariant announces the grand opening of its new high-tech production facility for CATOFIN, a high-yield, exceptionally reliable propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst
• The production facility in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China represents an investment of CHF 80 million and was completed within only 18 months
• The plant positions Clariant to drive forward innovation and customer proximity while ensuring a continued expansion of its global footprint

MUNICH, April 12, 2023

 

Clariant announced today the grand opening of its new CATOFIN catalyst production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China. Investing in innovations such as CATOFIN is a core element of Clariant’s new purpose-led strategy, as expressed in the statement ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet.’ Beyond that, the site serves to increase the already expanding footprint in China, adding on to the existing nearby catalyst plants in Jinshan and catalyst R&D center within the One Clariant Campus in Shanghai.

 

“This investment is part of our strategy to strengthen our regional footprint and increase the share of local production in China with leading catalysts technology in a strongly growing segment“ said Jens Cuntze, President of Clariant Catalysts & Asia Pacific.

 

CATOFIN is a catalyst for propane dehydrogenation (PDH), which is used in the production of olefins such as propylene. Thanks to its excellent reliability and productivity, CATOFIN delivers superior annual production output, resulting in increased overall profitability for propylene producers. Additionally, Clariant developed a specialty material called Heat Generating Material (HGM), which reduces the energy consumption of the CATOFIN technology by up to one-third, further highlighting the advantages of this exceptionally reliable, high-yield catalyst solution.

 

“The successful completion of the CATOFIN plant pushes us forward on our growth trajectory. It offers significantly more production capacity for the popular, high-value catalyst in a market that’s seeing rapidly increasing demand. The increased production capabilities of the plant ideally position us to meet the demands of the region while simultaneously ensuring more proximity to a strategically important customer base,” said Jace Wang, Head of Propylene at Clariant Catalysts.

 

Representing an investment of CHF 80 million, the site was completed within only 18 months from ground-breaking in September 2020, becoming fully operational last year. It is a state-of-the-art plant with digitalized operations which are essential to be able continue making high quality catalyst while boosting productivity rates.

• Clariant announces the grand opening of its new high-tech production facility for CATOFIN, a high-yield, exceptionally reliable propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst
• The production facility in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China represents an investment of CHF 80 million and was completed within only 18 months
• The plant positions Clariant to drive forward innovation and customer proximity while ensuring a continued expansion of its global footprint

MUNICH, April 12, 2023

 

Clariant announced today the grand opening of its new CATOFIN catalyst production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China. Investing in innovations such as CATOFIN is a core element of Clariant’s new purpose-led strategy, as expressed in the statement ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet.’ Beyond that, the site serves to increase the already expanding footprint in China, adding on to the existing nearby catalyst plants in Jinshan and catalyst R&D center within the One Clariant Campus in Shanghai.

 

“This investment is part of our strategy to strengthen our regional footprint and increase the share of local production in China with leading catalysts technology in a strongly growing segment“ said Jens Cuntze, President of Clariant Catalysts & Asia Pacific.

 

CATOFIN is a catalyst for propane dehydrogenation (PDH), which is used in the production of olefins such as propylene. Thanks to its excellent reliability and productivity, CATOFIN delivers superior annual production output, resulting in increased overall profitability for propylene producers. Additionally, Clariant developed a specialty material called Heat Generating Material (HGM), which reduces the energy consumption of the CATOFIN technology by up to one-third, further highlighting the advantages of this exceptionally reliable, high-yield catalyst solution.

 

“The successful completion of the CATOFIN plant pushes us forward on our growth trajectory. It offers significantly more production capacity for the popular, high-value catalyst in a market that’s seeing rapidly increasing demand. The increased production capabilities of the plant ideally position us to meet the demands of the region while simultaneously ensuring more proximity to a strategically important customer base,” said Jace Wang, Head of Propylene at Clariant Catalysts.

 

Representing an investment of CHF 80 million, the site was completed within only 18 months from ground-breaking in September 2020, becoming fully operational last year. It is a state-of-the-art plant with digitalized operations which are essential to be able continue making high quality catalyst while boosting productivity rates.

6 Apr 2023

科莱恩添加剂亮相2023年中国国际橡塑展，助力塑料行业构建更美好的未来

• AddWorks^® PKG 158系列添加剂为聚烯烃基包装材料实现更高性能和安全性
• 通过高性能蜡助剂Licocare^® Vita/Licocene^® Terra在加工过程中实现更高价值，减少碳足迹
• Exolit^® OP 1400阻燃剂和AddWorks^® PKG 906 Circle 以及 AGC 970 G稳定剂提升耐用性和功能性

中国上海，2023年4月6日

2023年中国国际橡塑展（Chinaplas）即将于2023年4月17至20日在中国深圳隆重举行，届时，科莱恩将携多功能添加剂解决方案亮相展会，助力塑料行业在未来创造新的价值和发展潜力。科莱恩将于展台展示多款产品，包括全新AddWorks PKG 158产品，大大提升包装材料的性能；此外，还有AddWorks PKG 906 Circle和AddWorks AGC 970 G稳定剂，这些产品在塑料薄膜回收和延长使用寿命方面具有重要价值；而功能强大的Exolit OP 1400阻燃剂则可以促进机械回收，也将成为众人关注的焦点；同时，Licocene^® Terra高性能蜡助剂以及注重可持续性的Licocare RBW Vita产品也是本次展会的两大亮点。

科莱恩的各种添加剂具有广泛的功能和安全特性，能够以不同的方式为包装、电子、农业和电动汽车等不同行业的塑料产品增加价值。随着中国国内和海外的消费需求在疫情之后不断提升，科莱恩的添加剂解决方案将帮助这些行业更快、更有效地抓住新的发展机遇。

科莱恩吸附剂与添加剂业务单元电动车与电子产品业务部全球高级副总裁安岳恒（Jochen Ahrens）表示：“作为快速发展的电动车和电子产品行业的关键材料，多功能性和安全性是塑料产品取得成功的关键，因为这些行业对材料的要求日趋复杂。因此，我们广泛的AddWorks添加剂和Exolit阻燃剂在帮助我们的客户满足价值链中的新需求方面不可或缺。我们在中国大亚湾一流的Exolit OP无卤阻燃剂新工厂在今年晚些时候投入运营，我由此相信凭借更紧密的协作，强大的本地生产设施，以及上海科莱恩一体化园区实验室的开发能力，我们能更快地响应客户的需求。”

科莱恩受专利保护的Exolit OP 1400阻燃剂因其超高有效性和强大作用方式，成为电动车领域的首选阻燃剂产品。在大多数聚酰胺产品中，只需低剂量添加（0.4mm、16-20%的阻燃剂），就已经可以达到UL94 V-0级的行业领先防火标准。

就安全和性能而言，通过利用聚合物提高包装材料的可加工性、稳定性和静电控制等方面，用于聚烯烃基包装的新AddWorks PKG 158产品可以提供更多的功能和更好的经济性。另一方面，新的光稳定剂解决方案AddWorks AGC 970 G可以提供出色的紫外线和农用化学品防护，从而延长农用地膜的使用寿命。

科莱恩吸附剂与添加剂业务单元塑料业务部全球副总裁张小翠表示：“除了具有强大的性能优势外，科莱恩的添加剂和塑料解决方案还表现出良好的可持续性，使其成为我们客户的首选。例如，我们的Licocene Terra产品可以实现聚合物和蜡的环保性，这些产品以可再生的C2/C3原材料为基础，具备出色的粘合性能，并大幅降低碳足迹。”

科莱恩还将在本次中国国际橡塑展上重点介绍另一款蜡产品Licocare Vita，该产品以可再生的粗米糠蜡为基础，主要用于工程热塑性塑料应用，是一种高效的润滑剂和分散助剂。这种生物基添加剂解决方案还具有良好的环保特性，有利于实现企业的可持续发展目标。

本届中国国际橡塑展将于2023年4月17至20日在深圳国际会展中心举行。在此期间，科莱恩将在15C41展位隆重推介公司主打产品，并在研讨会上介绍其相关解决方案。请在展会网站上查看最新日程安排，或联系科莱恩团队了解更多详情。

14 Feb 2023

科莱恩携天然成分和可持续资源参加PCHi展会，旨在提升个人护理行业产品功效

• 引入世界各地珍贵天然成分，丰富中国个人护理市场
• 从地中海到亚马逊雨林，科莱恩与全球天然原料专业团队合作，确保以独特途径获取多元化植物资源
• 通过可持续资源和前沿技术开发新型表面活性剂和活性成分，不断拓展产品组合
• Beraca Brazilian Nut Oil Refined和Buriti Oil的天然润肤剂，GlucoTain®创新糖基表面活性剂，以及Plantasens Biogum Tara生物聚合物是科莱恩在本届PCHi展会期间的亮点产品

上海，2023年2月14日

科莱恩将参加2023年2月15日至17日即将在广州举办的“2023中国国际化妆品个人及家庭护理用品原料展览会”（PCHi）。期间，科莱恩将重点展示其依托最新技术，并得到亚洲、地中海、南美等全球多地区天然原料合作伙伴支持的可持续资源。这些激动人心的天然“瑰宝”可广泛应用于多种配方，未来将进入中国个人护理市场并有望将消费者满意度提升到新的高度。

近年来，中国个人护理和化妆品消费市场不断横向和纵向扩张，对天然成分和日益复杂的产品功能的需求也在上升。再加上在新冠疫情导致的低迷之后，消费者情绪出现反弹，个人护理产品品牌正在瞄准能够利用这种增长趋势的新产品，而这与科莱恩将在2023 PCHi展会期间展示的产品不谋而合。

科莱恩护理化学品业务单元，工业应用业务部全球高级副总裁及该业务单元中国区负责人缪志刚表示：“科莱恩团队非常高兴能够向中国客户展示一系列从世界偏远地区收集的可持续、天然且具异国情调的原料。它们虽然地处偏远，但通过与不同地区的成熟原料合作伙伴建立的强大合作关系网络，我们能够确保在客户配方中添加这些珍贵成分，以帮助他们满足不断增长的消费者需求。”

科莱恩将在PCHi展会上展出含天然成分的多元化生物群落，包括蕴含Beraca Brazilian Nut Oil Refined和Buriti Oil的天然润肤剂（科莱恩于数年前收购了巴西个人护理特种原料公司Beraca）。这两款产品来自亚马逊丛林，具有良好的成膜作用和水润感，可让皮肤保持水分。此外，蕴含非洲高地的海苷蓝籽油Plantasens Abyssinian Oil和地中海地区的植物角鲨烷Plantasens Olive Squalene的经典润肤剂也将在展会上得到突出展示。

除了从世界各地收集的天然成分外，科莱恩还将重点展示其不断壮大的表面活性剂和活性成分组合。例如，GlucoTain® Flex刚刚在中国完成了《已使用化妆品原料名称目录》（简称IECIC）新成分注册，GlucoTain Flex是GlucoTain创新糖基表面活性剂系列中的温和表面活性剂，可通过单独泡沫结构带来感官优点。GlucoTain是目前市场上仅有的为护肤和护发产品制造商提供广泛肤感和触感的表面活性剂。作为糖基表面活性剂，它可凭借其可生物降解、高度可再生、不需要生态毒性标签，且主要使用非热带生物质的特性提高可持续性绩效。此外Rootness Awake的抗衰老活性成分和Plantasens Biogum Tara生物聚合物是科莱恩在本届PCHi展会期间的另外几大展台亮点。

PCHi展会将于2023年2月15日至17日在中国进出口商品交易会展馆（广州琶洲馆）举行，届时欢迎感兴趣的来宾前往科莱恩3D01展位参观。科莱恩的技术团队和客服专员将在现场为您详细介绍产品，并解答您的任何疑问。

16 Dec 2022

科莱恩宣布投资增强中国乙氧基化工厂的产能

• 扩大个人和家居护理，及工业应用的现有产能
• 投资组建新的科莱恩全球健康护理业务的枢纽

上海/穆顿兹，2022年12月15日

科莱恩将扩建位于中国惠州大亚湾的护理化学品工厂，以加强对制药、个人和家居护理以及工业应用客户的支持。

本次投资8000万瑞士法郎，将在2024年底完成，以期实现现有产品的产能提升和新产品的引进。在成功获得药品GMP证书后，科莱恩大亚湾生产基地已成为国内首家获得聚乙二醇Polyglykol 3350认证的原料药生产企业。该工厂还将成为新的科莱恩全球健康护理业务的枢纽，以更快速度为支持健康护理的药物供应优质原料。 

“科莱恩始终致力于在战略性的业务发展并支持我们的客户，医药级 PEG 的成功生产和注册就是很好例证，也同时展现了我们业务极佳的韧性，”科莱恩护理化学品业务单元工业应用业务部全球副总裁缪志刚表示。

科莱恩还将扩大其在大亚湾的环氧乙烷（EODs）及广泛化学品组合的现有产能。以更快速的生产，更具可持续性的成分，帮助客户推进他们的环保目标，并创造差异化、更可持续的解决方案，满足行业需求。例如，带有 EcoTain^® 标签的植物性 Hostapon^® 温和表面活性剂为个人护理品牌和配方设计师开发更温和、更清洁的美容产品，应用于固体美容棒、沐浴露和乳霜型洗发水等产品中。

“我们在大亚湾服务的许多行业正在不断发展，这反映了不断变化的可持续发展目标和最终产品性能需求，我们希望让自己的创新和专业知识更贴近客户，推动他们的发展，”科莱恩护理化学品全球总裁贵世廷·万（Christian Vang ）评论道。 “大亚湾是科莱恩在亚洲的第一家乙氧基化工厂的所在地，通过这些投资，我们将利用该工厂和主要制造基地的距离优势，将它升级成为多用途工厂/环氧乙烷衍生物生产基地。 这突显了我们致力于以更多本土创新化学，支持客户获得成功。”

护理化学品业务单元投资加强中国乙氧基化工厂之前，科莱恩已经在大亚湾进行了一系列投资。2022 年 10 月，科莱恩宣布将在其未来的无卤阻燃剂添加剂工厂增加第二条生产线，目前该工厂的第一条正在建设中，并计划在 2023 年年中投入运营，第二条生产线也将于 2024 年投产。

30 Nov 2022

科莱恩NiSat 310催化剂为采用赢创 – 蒂森克虏伯技术工艺的中国环氧丙烷工厂增光添彩

• 齐翔腾达在山东投资新建的年产30万吨环氧丙烷工厂，采用赢创和蒂森克虏伯共同开发的HPPO生产工艺技术
• HPPO是一种高效环氧丙烷（PO）生产技术，利用过氧化氢（HP）将丙烯直接转化为环氧丙烷（PO）
• 在“精制”过程中，科莱恩NiSat 310催化剂可持续将95%及以上未反应的过氧化氢加氢转化为水，将醛类副产物加氢转化为醇类副产品

中国上海/德国慕尼黑，2022年11月30日

近日，科莱恩催化剂宣布与德国赢创（Evonik）和蒂森克虏伯工程技术有限公司（thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions）合作，共同支持中国最大的橡胶生产商之一齐翔腾达，开展大型环氧丙烷项目。齐翔腾达在甲乙酮、顺酐等碳四化学品生产领域处于全球领先地位。为拓延、打造碳三产业链，该公司目前正在山东省淄博市新建一座环氧丙烷工厂，该装置设计年产能30万吨，采用赢创和蒂森克虏伯的HPPO工艺技术，利用过氧化氢将丙烯直接转化为环氧丙烷。

在“精制”工艺阶段，科莱恩的NiSat 310催化剂能够把95%及以上未反应的过氧化氢转化为水，将醛类副产物加氢转化为醇类副产品。NiSat 310催化剂不仅提高了生产的环氧丙烷纯度，而且延长了由赢创定制化供应用于主氧化反应的HPPO催化剂的使用寿命。

科莱恩催化剂业务单元总裁严坤泽（Jens Cuntze）表示：“赢创-蒂森克虏伯的HPPO工艺技术与科莱恩NiSat 310催化剂相结合，是一种更具成本经济性的解决方案，实现了高纯度的环氧丙烷生产和废弃物最小化。环氧丙烷是全球广泛使用的基础化学品之一，此次合作体现了可持续发展对行业增长的促进作用。”

齐翔腾达方面表示：“我们的目标是建造一座高效的环氧丙烷工厂，并有责任采用最可持续发展的工艺技术实现这一目标。我们相信这两项宗旨都可以通过赢创、蒂森克虏伯和科莱恩的技术和产品实现。”

赢创智能材料业务部门总裁 Lauren Kjeldsen 表示：“在赢创，我们的目标是提供可持续的解决方以应对未来的挑战。HPPO 就是一个很好的创新案例，帮助行业减少能源和资源消耗，且副产物仅仅是水。中国的排放法规日趋严格，这项可持续发展技术在中国尤为重要。”

赢创授权齐翔腾达其独有的过氧化氢工艺技术许可，以支持后者环氧丙烷工厂的生产。与传统的生产方式相比，HPPO工艺投资费用大幅降低，为生产商带来更高的利润率。