Clariant and Neste join
forces to develop sustainable industrial solutions
Swiss speciality chemicals firm, Clariant, has announced a new
partnership with Finland-based provider of sustainable renewable diesel and an
expert in delivering drop-in renewable chemical solutions, Neste.
By using Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons in its product
development, Clariant plans to increase the number of products in its portfolio
that are derived from renewable raw materials. “As a result, sustainable
solutions become more accessible to a variety of industries, including
adhesives, plastics and coatings,” the company explained in a press note.
Mr. Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of Clariant’s Executive
Committee, commented, “Sustainability is one of Clariant’s five strategic
pillars. This new partnership with Neste is a significant milestone in
providing a sustainable future for Clariant and its customers. It is an
exemplary cooperation because it provides a competitive advantage for our
customers while making a sustainable impact across the value chain.”
Clariant’s Licocene performance polymers and
waxes are already highly-valued by the adhesives, plastics and coatings
industry for their ability to offer superior sustainability and performance in use.
Through the partnership with Neste, Clariant can offer sustainable polyolefin
solutions derived from renewable hydrocarbons.
Mr. Peter Vanacker, President & CEO, Neste, observed,
“Combining Clariant’s in-depth knowhow in the varying applications of adhesives,
plastics and coatings, and Neste’s extensive knowledge and experience in
working with bio-based materials to produce a variety of drop-in renewable
solutions, enables both companies to develop their sustainable material
offering to provide maximum added value not only to sustainable brands in
varying industries, but also to their customers.”
The raw materials, C2/C3 monomers, are derived from Neste’s
renewable hydrocarbons produced from 100% renewable feedstock that originates
from waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil, and renewable
vegetable oils. These C2 and C3 monomers provide drop-in replacements for those
currently used by Clariant to create advanced polyolefin solutions for a wide
range of applications.
Chemical Weekly Issue date: 20th November 2018
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