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SUSTAINABILITY

z Certification awarded by the TÜV Austria

Clariant expands contribution to sustainability with pigments certified OK compost INDUSTRIAL

To meet sustainability targets and fulfill commitments to the plastics circular economy , producers of plastic articles are increasingly using polymers that are compostable . Clariant ’ s business unit Pigments is contributing to this growth in compostable plastic articles , with a range of certified OK compost INDUSTRIAL pigments , offering customers new colouring opportunities .

Nine selected products in Clariant ’ s PV Fast and Graphtol ranges now feature the label OK compost INDUSTRIAL , that fully meet the requirements of the European Union EN 13432 : 2000 standard when not used above the maximum concentration in the final application , representing a significant contribution to sustainability .
“ We are proud of this development that is part of our strategy to offer solutions for more sustainable packaging and to strengthen our product portfolio ,” said Andreas Buder , technical marketing manager Plastics at Clariant . “ This certification allows our customers to use bright colours in their biodegradable products since they are suitable for industrial composting .”
z Clariant pigment colouration characteristics
Clariant ’ s nine selected organic pigments certified with the OK compost INDUSTRIAL label .
The PV Fast and Graphtol range of pigment powders are high-performance organic pigments . Both product ranges are used in various applications in the consumer goods sector , such as sensitive food contact packaging , plastics tableware / dishware , or toys .
The colouration of biodegradable polymers requires the pigments to meet certain characteristics in order to be considered compostable . For processing through organic recovery facilities , this requires a low heavy metal and fluorine content , and no ecotoxicity towards plants .
Clariant is a sustainable specialty chemical company based in Muttenz , near Basel / Switzerland . On 31 December 2020 , the company employed a total workforce of 13,235 . In the financial year 2020 , Clariant recorded sales of CHF 3.860 billion ( approximately Rs 31,317 crore ) for its continuing businesses . The company reports in three business areas , namely , care chemicals , catalysis , and natural resources . 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 .
Clariant ’ s Business Unit Pigments is a leading global provider of organic pigments , pigment preparations , and dyes . The vastly diverse portfolio corresponds to the high standards for colours and coatings in industrial , automotive , and architectural applications . The business unit also provides solutions for the plastics industry , for special applications in the aluminum , agricultural , and consumer goods sector , as well as for traditional printing processes , inkjet printing , and toner applications . The pigments business unit continues to bring new and innovative materials to the market , with a strong emphasis on environmental aspects and sustainability . z
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