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Clariant unveils Genapol Pure Power rinse surfactant for premium automatic dishwashing detergents

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Clariant is unveiling Genapol Pure Power, a multifunctional rinse surfactant for premium automatic dishwashing detergents, at the SEPAWA Congress 2026 in Berlin from 14-16 October 2026. Clariant testing found it reduces dishwasher filter weight by up to 70% compared with an established benchmark surfactant, while maintaining shine and drying performance in short and eco cycles. The product will be available from October 2026.

Key facts

Companies	Clariant
Chemicals	Genapol Pure Power
Location	Muttenz
Timing	October 7, 2026, October 2026, 14-16 October 2026
End uses	Automatic dishwashing detergents, Home and household care

Market context

Rinse surfactants are a small but functional part of automatic dishwashing detergents. Their main job is to control foam and water sheeting, so that glasses and dishes dry without spots or streaks. Demand comes mainly from household and institutional dishwashing, with premium formulations and shorter, lower-temperature eco cycles driving interest in ingredients that perform reliably under those conditions. Surfactant suppliers compete on performance, formulation fit and how well a product works with other detergent components, so a rinse aid that improves filter behaviour or cuts residue can be a differentiator for detergent formulators. Launches like this are typically judged on test data and on how quickly brand owners adopt them, since reformulation takes time. Buyers in home care and household chemicals should watch whether such performance claims hold up in commercial formulations.

Source: official release on clariant.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Clariant launches Genadvance Revive heat-activated hair repair ingredient

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Clariant has launched Genadvance Revive, a 100% active, liquid hair care ingredient that is activated by heat from blow-drying or straightening to seal damaged cuticles. Instrumental testing on bleached hair showed up to 47% lower friction, a 52% reduction in combing energy and a 12% improvement in hair protein integrity. The ingredient is suitable for rinse-off and leave-in formulations, is made from olive and rapeseed oil-derived ingredients, and will be available globally from the end of September 2026.

Why it matters

Gives personal care formulators a heat-activated repair ingredient for rinse-off and leave-in products, adding competition in the professional and consumer hair repair segment as damage-repair claims gain demand.

Key facts

Companies	Clariant
Chemicals	Genadvance Revive
Timing	2026-09-22 release date, available globally from end of September 2026, in-cosmetics Latin America 2026 on September 23-24
End uses	professional hair care, consumer hair care, heat styling hair repair

Market context

Specialty hair care ingredients are formulated to repair damaged hair fibers, reduce friction and improve manageability, and they are used by cosmetics formulators in shampoos, conditioners, masks and leave-in treatments. Demand for these ingredients is driven mainly by consumer hair care and professional salon product lines, where damage-repair and heat-protection claims have become important purchasing criteria. Heat-activated actives are a comparatively specialized niche because their performance depends on temperature, so they can differentiate a product beyond conventional conditioning agents. For ingredient suppliers, launches like this add competition in the repair segment and give brand owners more options for rinse-off and leave-in formulas. Plant-derived raw materials, such as vegetable oil-based feedstocks, are also a growing consideration for formulators seeking naturally sourced actives. Market impact typically depends on adoption by major brands and on how the ingredient's performance claims are supported in independent testing.

Source: official release on clariant.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Clariant unit launches KanuFresh natural sweat-control active ingredient globally

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant has launched KanuFresh globally, a 100% natural-origin active ingredient (INCI: Glycerin, Water, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract) sourced from Australian kanuka leaves. Clinical studies reported up to 54% reduction in visible perspiration, 44% reduction in odor intensity and 35% reduction in irritation, with benefits lasting up to 24 hours across skin phototypes I–VI. The ingredient is readily biodegradable, produced using 100% renewable energy, and COSMOS-compliant, vegan, halal, and aligned with Chinese NMPA standards.

Why it matters

Brands formulating deodorants and antiperspirant alternatives gain a natural, biodegradable, renewable-energy-produced option with RSPO Mass Balance glycerin, supporting demand for responsibly sourced personal care actives.

Key facts

Companies	Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, Clariant
Chemicals	KanuFresh, Glycerin, Water, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract
Location	Muttenz
Timing	2026-09-18
End uses	Personal care, Deodorants and sweat control products, Cosmetics formulation

Market context

Active ingredients for deodorants and sweat control products are a core part of the personal care chemicals market. Traditionally, antiperspirant performance has relied on aluminum-based salts, while deodorants have mostly focused on fragrance and antimicrobial action, so ingredients that address perspiration and odor from plant-derived sources occupy a niche that brands are actively exploring. Demand is driven mainly by mass-market and premium personal care brands, along with cosmetics formulators who increasingly want natural-origin, biodegradable and certified ingredients to meet retailer and consumer expectations. Glycerin is a widely used humectant and carrier in cosmetic formulations, and its sourcing, including certification schemes for palm-derived material, is a common procurement concern for buyers. New actives of this type can shift formulators' choices between established synthetic chemistries and botanical alternatives, and they tend to attract attention from competing ingredient suppliers, though adoption depends on regulatory approvals across regions and on brand willingness to reformulate.

Source: official release on clariant.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Clariant activates Texas plant for pharmaceutical-grade PEG excipients

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Clariant Health Care has activated its Clear Lake, Texas facility, the company's first U.S. site dedicated to pharmaceutical-grade PEG excipient manufacturing. The fully GMP-compliant plant is designed to serve North American and Latin American customers with shorter lead times, lower inventory costs and stronger supply continuity. Clariant is also promoting its VitiPure tiered excipient platform, including VitiPure CO 35 Superior, a premium PEG-35 castor oil for oncology injectables such as paclitaxel, ahead of CPhI Milan 2026.

Why it matters

Regional PEG excipient supply in North America and Latin America reduces dependence on distant production for injectable drug makers and may tighten competition for pharmaceutical-grade PEG supply.

Key facts

Companies	Clariant, Clariant Health Care
Chemicals	PEG excipients, PEG-35 castor oil, VitiPure CO 35 Superior
Location	Clear Lake, Texas, U.S.
Timing	2026-09-15
End uses	Pharmaceutical injectables, Oncology injectables such as paclitaxel, Vaccines, Oral, topical and parenteral drug formulations

Market context

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) excipients are inactive ingredients used to dissolve, stabilize and deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients in formulations. Pharmaceutical-grade PEG and PEGylated castor oil derivatives are particularly important in injectable drugs, where purity, consistency and documented quality systems are essential. Demand is driven mainly by injectable and parenteral medicines, including oncology treatments, vaccines and certain oral, topical and other drug formulations. Because these grades must meet strict GMP requirements, qualified producers are relatively few, and drug makers often face long qualification cycles when changing suppliers. Adding regional capacity in North America and Latin America can shorten transit times and reduce the need for large safety stocks, which may ease pressure on imports from distant plants. For buyers, the main effect is greater supply choice and continuity; for competing excipient producers, it raises the bar on regional service and compliance.

Source: official release on clariant.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Clariant Catalysts wins CATOFIN catalyst supply deal for China PDH unit

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Clariant has been awarded a contract by Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical Co., Ltd. (ZPC) to supply its CATOFIN catalyst and Heat Generating Material (HGM) for a new propane dehydrogenation unit in Zhejiang Province, China. The unit has a nameplate capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per annum and will be the world's largest licensed PDH unit. CATOFIN is a joint offering from Clariant and Lummus, and more than 40 projects have been awarded since 2017.

Why it matters

Large-scale propylene output from the 1.2 million ton unit will feed high-value petrochemical derivatives, supported by ZPC's upstream refinery expansion propane supply, reinforcing CATOFIN's position in PDH catalysts.

Key facts

Companies	Clariant, Lummus Technology, Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical Co., Ltd. (ZPC)
Chemicals	propane, propylene
Capacity	1.2 million metric tons per annum
Location	Zhejiang Province, China
Timing	2026-09-10, since 2017
Partners	Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical Co., Ltd. (ZPC), Lummus Technology
End uses	high-value petrochemical derivatives

Market context

Propylene is a core building block for polypropylene, acrylonitrile, propylene oxide and acrylic acid, so demand for it tracks packaging, construction, automotive and consumer goods production. Where ethylene crackers yield less propylene than downstream markets need, propane dehydrogenation (PDH) units convert propane directly into propylene and fill that gap. The process relies on a dehydrogenation catalyst that is regenerated repeatedly over its life, which makes catalyst supply and licensing a recurring business for specialist suppliers. Large PDH units shift the balance of regional propylene supply, can lower the feedstock cost advantage of incumbent producers that rely on naphtha, and raise the importance of reliable propane supply from refineries and gas processing. Technology licensors and catalyst makers compete on yield, catalyst life and reliability, so a reference at very large scale can influence how other operators choose a process.

Source: official release on clariant.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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