Bringing Life to Plasticsand Plastics to LifeClariant maSterbatCheS europe

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Quality-Driven, Safety- ConSCiouS

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thiS iS preCiouS to uS We believe in the value of respect. Respect of our customers and business partners. Respect of our employees. Respect of our environment.

Commitment to SuStainability Sustainability for us goes beyond offering the latest “green” solution. It is about finding the balance between economic performance, environmental considerations, and social issues.

Bringing Life to Plastics and plaStiCS to life

We take pride being the first choice for customers committed to superior quality, service, and safe products.

As a leading supplier of color concentrates, additive masterbatches and performance solutions to the plastics industry, we establish industry leading business processes by implementing best practices globally.

As a responsible corporate citizen, we adhere to strict Corporate Guidelines covering the environment, safety and health. Our global network of product stewardship and regulatory compliance specialists includes experts on regulations covering foods, beverages, drinking water, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, automotive, consumer goods, toys, packaging, chemical and waste management. Clariant Masterbatches is the ideal partner for companies committed to complying with safety standards.

As an environmentally responsible company, we value the planet we live on and began introducing sustainable solutions several years ago. Our sustainable portfolio includes a standard range of masterbatches compatible with biopolymers, a range of compostable color and additive masterbatches and a 100% eco-friendly range of color and additive masterbatches based on natural ingredients. Clariant Masterbatches is the ideal partner for companies committed to reaching environmental targets.

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performing aS a teamwith our customers and suppliers to create value. This is precious to us.

We develop innovative solutions partnering withcustomers and suppliersto improve the performance of plastics.

outStanding VarietyColored masterbatches, combibatches and compounds for standard and engineered polymers

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Clariant Masterbatches Europe offers an outstanding variety of colored masterbatches, combibatches and compounds for standard and engineered polymers. Our products can be delivered either in granules (large, micro, nano) or in liquid form, whichever is most appropriate and efficient.

Functionality and convenience can be added to your plastics products through our comprehensive additive masterbatches portfolio. Properties such as flame retardancy, UV stabilization, antimicrobial, antistatic, slip, oxygen scavenging, laser marking, chain extension are delivered through our CESA® standard and specialty additive masterbatches. Weight reduction, increased performance and cost optimization can be achieved using our HYDROCEROL® chemical foaming and nucleating agents (CFAs). These additives can be combined and customized to your needs.

Value creating performanCe

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Your MarketsClariant SolutionS

paCkaging ConSumer goodS textileS and fiberS

· Masterbatch, combibatch and liquid solutions for both rigid and flexible packaging in the Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Hygienic, Household & Cleaning and Industrial Packaging industries.

· Wide range of masterbatches for the coloration of different resins including renewable polymers.

· Comprehensive range of additives fulfilling the growing need for added functionality in today’s packaging products.

· European network of manufacturing sites, development labs and specialized Technical Centers to support you by creating value-added and cost-efficient solutions for all your packaging projects.

· Present in most of the durables markets including electronics and electrical, construction and energy, small and large household appliances, toys, sports, and gardening tools.

· Masterbatches, combibatches, compounds and liquid solutions for both standard polymers and engineering plastics.

· Extensive range of standard and customized additives for added functionality.

· European network of manufacturing sites includes UL certified locations, testing and development laboratories, and a service-driven community of technology and application experts.

· Solutions for commercial and residential carpets, upholstery, sportswear and apparel, automotive textiles, nonwovens, technical textiles, artificial turf, and recycled fibers.

· Masterbatches and combibatches suitable for the mass dyeing of polyolefin (including bi-components), polyester and polyamide fibers, as well as fibers based on renewable polymers.

· Wide range of fiber-specific additives for different applications.

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· Masterbatches and combibatches for the coloration of standard and engineering plastics (including filled polymers), as well as a comprehensive range of additives, which includes specific chemical foaming agents for weight reduction of plastic parts and permanent antistatics for improved surface appearance of car interiors.

· Experience in all the processes from compounding and injection molding to film extrusion and thermoforming.

· Specialized labs and a dedicated community of technical service and application experts.

· Established approval processes with the main OEM and converter groups at European and global level, and partners to major resin producers.

· Global automotive project management.

· Color and additive concentrates and compounds for applications spanning drug delivery devices, diagnostics and pharma-ceutical packaging.

· Standard MEVOPUR® ISO/USP color range available in polyolefins and a number of other polymers for a faster and lower-cost route to compliance.

· Growing portfolio of additives that includes laser marking, lubricant, antistatic, antimicrobial and anti-counterfeiting solutions.

· ISO13485 certified European competence center in Malmö, Sweden, supported by ISO13485 sister sites in USA and Asia.

· Global team of experts from R&D, production, product safety, sales/marketing and customer service.

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