Clariant’s exciting one-stop film solutions accelerate time-to-market for multiple industries

• Clariant will highlight at APFE tailored film solutions and services in Shanghai on 12-14 June 2019

• Dedicated one-stop solutions in color and functional masterbatches for automotive, electrical, optical and packaging sectors

• Core PET/PE film solutions CESA® (Light, Antiblock, Lubricants, Antistat) and Renol® will be highlighted

Shanghai, June 3, 2019–Clariant will showcase its one-stop masterbatch film solutions at this year’s APFE exhibition, an international event for protective and functional film, on 12-14 June at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China. It will help accelerat time to market for such industry sectors as automotive, electrical, optical and packaging.

Driven by growing demand from various end-user markets and sectors for new features that satisfy emerging regulatory requirements, the functional film industry is under ever-growing pressure to adapt to the new industry environment. Clariant is rising to the challenge by offering of a set of functionalities, including added transparency, robustness, antimicrobial attributes, as well as heat and fire resistance. As an established technology leader in color and functional masterbatches, its one-stop film solutions, particularly in PET/PE, has been helping local customers save valuable time-to-market, leveraging global expertise and upgrading capabilities.

“Clariant’s solutions are helping our customers in China respond quickly to the ever-changing market demand. Our one-stop service, supported by our recently launched state-of-the-art workshop and advanced lab in Guangzhou, is making our service even more accessible for our customers in China,” said Avi Fan, Clariant’s Head of RBL Greater China, BU Masterbatches.

Clariant will showcase at APFE the versatile CESA® additive masterbatches series which could be used in both PET and PE films, in addition to the well-known Renol® masterbatch color solutions.

CESA® additive masterbatches for superior versatility

Clariant’s comprehensive line of CESA® additive masterbatches offer seemingly endless opportunities to improve the properties, performance and quality of finished products, while also optimizing productivity and cost.

• CESA®-Block antiblocking additives provide lower haze and excellent transparency , with better scratch resistance for final applications and an excellent appearance.

• CESA®-light UV filters help improve the quality and performance of plastic products by lowering the impact of light radiation and oxygen in the air.

• CESA®-stat antistatic masterbatches are indispensable for products that need to maintain a good appearance while eliminating electric charges to reduce fire hazards.

Renol® masterbatches offer exceptional color compatibility

Clariant's Renol® masterbatches, known for its ability to work with the most demanding engineering resin applications while still optimizing costs and productivity, bring about bright, durable and consistent colors to end products through the high-performance properties of PET films. Backed by strong technical support, a full range of film products are available in a full-spectrum color library that enables easy color selection to enhance the efficiency of the production-to-market process.

On the functional side, Renol® masterbatches' excellent dispersion property ensures a low pressure drop value in filter text, and low migration ensuring good processability on BOPET lines. it also complies with a host of regional and global standards and regulations, including UL, RoHS and REACH.

Visitors who are interested to learn more about Clariant’s innovative and tailored solutions for the functional film industry may drop by the Clariant booth at T208, Hall 6.1 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao, Shanghai) during the APFE show period of 12-14 June 2019.

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Clariant is a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2018 the company employed a total workforce of 17 901. In the financial year 2018, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 6.623 billion for its continuing businesses. The company reports in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on five pillars: focus on innovation and R&D, add value with sustainability, reposition portfolio, intensify growth, and increase profitability

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