Clariant delivers global sustainable solutions to China’s agrochemical industry

Shanghai, March 12, 2010 – The demand for green and sustainable agrochemical products in China is on the rise as the agricultural industry focuses on meeting the increasingly higher standards of the domestic market. In line with this, leading global specialty chemical company Clariant showcases its broad product portfolio of crop formulation inert ingredients including their range of non-toxic and environmentally friendly products under the slogan “Greener-closer-more value” at the CAC 2010 exhibition to be held in the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center on March 16-18.

As a global chemical company, Clariant is very successful in following closely its customers’ needs especially in the growing Asia Pacific region. By leveraging its R&D expertise to provide solutions tailor-made to the local needs at end-user markets like China, the company is able to focus on such growing area as performance differentiated sustainable chemistries.

Synergen GL 5, a key product to be featured at CAC 2010, is one such product developed with both performance and sustainability in mind. In addition to being a highly efficient adjuvant for Glyphosate SL formulations, the product is also strong on the sustainability side. As a green chemical derived from natural starting products, Synergen GL 5 is non-toxic and non-irritating. It does not require any hazard labelling.

In addition to tailor-made products, a host of dedicated value-added services are also available to Clariant’s customers in China. Clariant’s expertise in understanding both global and local standards and regulatory requirements, for example, is valuable resources that customers of Clariant often tap into. To support their customers in the best possible way Clariant will establish local production for formulation inert ingredients in China.

“Clearly the Agriculture industry is driving towards more sustainable products and technologies that also offer improved performance and functionality,” added Sven Dammann, Clariant Global Marketing Manager for Crop Protection.

“Customers want sustainable products, but they don’t want to compromise on performance. Many of the solutions we are presenting at CAC 2010 are specifically developed to meet these needs”.

Clariant will be exhibiting at Stand 2E05 – 2F06 during CAC 2010.

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Clariant – Exactly your chemistry

Clariant is a global leader in the field of specialty chemicals. Strong business relationships, commitment to outstanding service and wide-ranging application know-how make Clariant a preferred partner for its customers.

Clariant is represented globally by more than100 group companies and employs about 17,500 people. Headquartered in Muttenz near Basel, Switzerland, it generated sales of CHF 6.6 billion in 2009. Clariant is organized into ten Business Units: Additives; Detergents & Intermediates; Emulsions; Industrial & Consumer Specialties; Leather Services; Masterbatches; Oil & Mining Services; Paper Specialties; Pigments; and Textile Chemicals.

Clariant is committed to sustainable growth, which is derived from its own innovative strength. Clariant’s world-class products and services play a key role in its customers’ manufacturing processes or by adding value to their end products. The company’s success is based on the know-how of its people and their ability to identify new customer needs at an early stage and develop innovative, efficient solutions.

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