About Clariant

Clariant established in 1995, is a global leader in specialty chemicals headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland. With advanced additives and pigments, Clariant's additives optimize production efficiency, prolong product lifetimes, and reduce energy use. As a major global specialty chemicals company, Clariant's solutions leave a positive handprint in many aspects of everyday life that adds value to sustainable innovations. Additives supplied by Clariant include heat stabilizers, light stabilizers, antioxidants, process aids, clarifying agents, nucleators, slip and anti-blocking agents.

Exolit™ OP 1266 (TP)

Exolit™ OP 1266 (TP) by Clariant is a halogen-free flame retardant specifically designed to address critical challenges in e-mobility applications using polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). It provides a stable comparative tracking index (CTI) of 600 V even after extended storage periods. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It supports the transition to 800 V and higher e-mobility systems that demand superior electrical insulation and long-term stability. </li> <li>It serves as an ATO-free alternative to traditional antimony trioxide–based systems, reducing exposure to raw material price fluctuations and supply chain risks. </li> <li>It does not require fluorinated polymers like PTFE and supports compliance with strict OEM environmental standards. </li> <li>It is ideal for e-mobility components, including high-voltage connectors, housings, and electrical insulation parts. </li> <li>It serves applications that demand flame retardancy, electrical reliability, and long-term heat and voltage stability. </li> <li>Recommended dosage level is 15-20% by weight in PBT to achieve UL 94 V-0 classification down to 0.4 mm thickness. </li></ul>

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Exolit™ OP 1242

Exolit™ OP 1242 by Clariant is a non-halogenated flame retardant based on organic phosphinates. It achieves its flame-retardant effect through a combined gas phase and condensed phase mode of action. The thermoplastic polymer with it forms on exposure to flame a stable char at the surface acting as a barrier. It provides a heat-insulating effect, reduces oxygen access, and prevents dripping of molten polymer. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It offers excellent hydrolytic stability, making it suitable for hot and humid environments.</li><li> It is especially used in thermoplastic polyester resins including both glass fiber reinforced and unfilled PBT and PET grades. </li> <li>It maintains strong physical and electrical properties in flame-retarded polyester compounds. </li> <li>It is ATO-free, does not require fluorinated polymers like PTFE and supports compliance with stringent OEM environmental requirements. </li> <li>It can be used with nitrogen synergists such as melamine cyanurate to enhance flame retardancy. </li> <li>It achieves UL 94 V-0 rating at 0.4 mm thickness. </li></ul>

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AddWorks™ titanium-based catalyst solutions

AddWorks™ titanium-based catalyst solutions by Clariant are titanium-based catalyst solutions. They are set to transform polyester polymerization with enhanced sustainability and performance. The new technology reduces processing temperatures, energy consumption and eliminates heavy metals while improving color value, product quality, and production efficiency through its kinetic boosting effect. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> This enables superior performance while being safer for people and the environment through lower environmental mobility and toxicity, and reduced risk of bioaccumulation. </li> <li> They do not have the risk of deactivation or unwanted by-products, that enables reliable polymer quality, higher productivity, reduced downtime, smoother production runs and lower wastewater treatment costs. </li> <li> They simplifies PET recycling to support circularity in the polyester industry. </li> <li> They are recommended for production of more sustainable polyester including PETG, PCT, PBT, PTT, PBAT, TPEE, and even emerging polyesters like PEF. </li> <li> AddWorks™ titanium-based catalyst solutions are crucial factor for applications in packaging and textiles industry. </li> </ul>