• AddWorks™ PPA product series delivers PFAS-free alternatives with outstanding extrusion processability and food contact compliance.
• Clariant launches new Exolit™ OP 1266 flame retardant, specially designed for 800V+ high-voltage e‑mobility applications, antimony-free and halogen-free.
• Renewable rice bran wax-based Licocare™ RBW additives achieve full global food contact certification while significantly lowering carbon footprint.
• Innovative titanium-based catalyst solutions will revolutionize polyester production, eliminating reliance on antimony and reducing energy consumption.

April 8, 2026 – Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemicals company, announced that it will showcase its latest innovative additive solutions at Chinaplas 2026, taking place in Shanghai from April 21 to 24, 2026. The solutions support the plastics industry in advancing toward more sustainable development.

At the show, Clariant will demonstrate how its comprehensive additive portfolio addresses the plastics industry’s most pressing challenges – from regulatory compliance and supply chain resilience to carbon footprint reduction and enabling the circular economy.

Eddy Wang, Senior Vice President of Clariant Additives Business Unit, commented: “The plastics industry across Asia and the globe is currently facing complex challenges, including tightening regulatory requirements, supply chain volatility, and rising sustainability expectations from brands and consumers. The innovations we present at Chinaplas reflect our promise: to deliver solutions that combine performance and sustainability, enhancing product performance while supporting environmental targets and regulatory compliance.”

PFAS-Free Processing Solutions: Meeting Strict Regulations with Excellent Performance

As global regulations on PFAS (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances) grow increasingly stringent, manufacturers urgently need alternatives to conventional fluorinated polymer processing aids that maintain high performance while complying with food contact standards. At the exhibition, Clariant will highlight its AddWorks™ PPA series, including AddWorks™ PPA 101 FG and AddWorks™ PPA 122 G, bringing breakthrough PFAS‑free performance to film extrusion. This innovative formulation effectively eliminates sharkskin surface defects, reduces die buildup, improves extrusion efficiency, and meets recyclability criteria under EU regulations on packaging and packaging waste.

Halogen-Free Flame Retardants: Supporting E‑Mobility with Enhanced Safety

As the new energy mobility sector accelerates the shift to 800V and higher‑voltage electric systems, the market demands improved thermal stability and electrical insulation from flame‑retardant materials. Meanwhile, manufacturers seek to mitigate supply chain risks associated with traditional antimony‑based flame retardant systems. At the show, visitors can explore Clariant’s Exolit™ OP flame retardant portfolio, including the new Exolit™ OP 1266 developed specifically for PBT applications in high‑demand e‑mobility scenarios. This halogen‑free and antimony‑free solution maintains a stable Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) of up to 600V even after long‑term storage – a critical feature for high‑voltage applications. It also achieves UL 94 V‑0 flammability rating, helping manufacturers reduce exposure to volatility in the antimony raw material market.

Clariant’s CHF 100 million investment in its high‑performance flame retardant plant in Dayawan has reached full production. In addition, the strategic joint venture for next‑generation flame retardants formed by Clariant and Fu Hua Tong Da Chemical Co., Ltd. is progressing steadily as planned. These moves further underline Clariant’s long‑term commitment to the Asian market, strengthening regional supply security and shortening lead times through localized R&D and manufacturing of flame retardant solutions.

Renewable Rice Bran Wax Additives: Securing Supply Chains and Driving Green Growth

Amid tightening supply of montan wax, Clariant’s Licocare™ RBW Vita rice bran wax additives offer a timely and viable alternative. The product range covers Licocare™ RBW 100–300 series, RBW 360 Vita and RBW 560 Vita, and has received formal approval from the European Commission under Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, marking a key regulatory milestone. The approval permits its use at up to 0.3% dosage in non‑fatty food contact materials and articles such as PET, PLA and rigid PVC. The series also complies with food contact regulations of the U.S. FDA and Japan, making it suitable for multiple substrates. As a renewable bio‑based alternative, it significantly reduces product carbon footprint without competing with food crops. Clariant will also showcase its latest R&D progress in applying rice bran wax in TPU at the exhibition.

Titanium-Based Catalysts: Optimizing Polyester Production and Boosting Application Value

Against the backdrop of the polyester industry’s ongoing pursuit of supply chain resilience and diversification, Clariant will launch a new titanium‑based catalyst technology at Chinaplas. This innovative antimony‑free system effectively lowers processing temperatures, cuts energy consumption, and significantly improves the color performance of polyester products, covering all categories from virgin polyester to recycled applications.