Clariant Iberica Produccion S.A.

What Clariant Iberica Produccion S.A. does

Clariant Iberica Produccion S.A. is a wholly-owned Spanish production subsidiary of Clariant International AG, the Swiss publicly traded specialty chemicals group listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker CLRN. The entity is registered as a Sociedad Anónima in Spain and is headquartered in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, operating with a small 11-employee footprint that suggests a focused production or toll-manufacturing role within the parent's global network.

The company's commercial activity sits within Clariant's broader specialty chemicals portfolio, spanning flame retardants (Exolit™ AP, celebrating 50 years of use across aviation, construction, automotive, electronics, coatings, paints and inks), renewable-carbon additives for hot melt polymers (Licocene™ Terra), OSPAR-compliant low-dosage hydrate inhibitor technology for North Sea deepwater oil and gas operations, catalyst toll manufacturing, circular plastic solutions, cosmetic preservation systems, halal-certified beauty ingredients, corrosion protection for complex production environments, and mining chemistry supporting copper output for the energy transition. The parent characterizes itself as one of the world's leading specialty chemical companies, has been operating for over 30 years under the "Greater Chemistry" positioning, and holds CDP A-List recognition for environmental performance (top 1% of assessed companies).

The business model is B2B enterprise-direct: pricing is not publicly disclosed, sales are conducted through field-based expert consultation and direct contact CTAs, and the marketing mix includes the corporate website with product finder and industry search, organic social presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and industry events such as in-cosmetics. Distribution is global direct sales to industrial customers across cosmetics, oil and gas, mining, flame retardant applications, automotive, electronics, adhesives, polymers, and hydrogen energy end-markets. Recent activity has centered on product innovation in regulated and sustainability-driven segments, public rejection of competition law allegations from Dow Europe in July 2026, and ongoing investor engagement via the Annual General Meeting held on April 1, 2026.

Name

Clariant Iberica Produccion S.A.

Legal name

Clariant Iberica Produccion S.A.

Website

https://clariant.es

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clariant Iberica Produccion S.A. is a Spanish production subsidiary of Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant International AG, operating from Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, and contributing to the parent's portfolio of flame retardants, catalyst toll manufacturing, oil and gas chemistries, and sustainable polymer additives for industrial customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• Flame retardants
• Cosmetic preservation
• Oil and gas chemicals
• Catalyst manufacturing

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clariant Iberica Produccion S.A. is the Spanish production subsidiary of Clariant International AG, manufacturing and supplying specialty chemical products and solutions for industrial customers. Core offerings include flame retardants (Exolit™ AP), renewable carbon polymer additives (Licocene™ Terra), OSPAR-compliant low-dosage hydrate inhibitors for oil and gas, cosmetic preservation solutions, catalyst toll manufacturing, and circular plastic additives serving cosmetics, oil and gas, mining, automotive, electronics, and construction industries.

Product overview

Clariant is a specialty chemical company offering a diverse portfolio of chemical products and solutions across multiple industries including cosmetics preservation, oil and gas, mining, automotive, adhesives, polymers, and hydrogen energy. Key product lines include Exolit™ AP flame retardants (celebrating 50 years), Licocene™ Terra additives for sustainable polymers, OSPAR-compliant hydrate inhibitors for oil and gas applications, and the Clarita Interactive Report digital tool. The company positions itself around sustainable, high-value specialty chemicals with innovative solutions for industrial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exolit™ AP Flame retardant product line used across aviation, building and construction, automotive and transportation, coatings, paints and inks, and electronics industries for fire safety compliance.
• Licocene™ Terra Bio-based additive enabling a seamless switch from fossil to renewable carbon in hot melt polymers, supporting sustainable polymer production.
• OSPAR-compliant Low-Dosage Hydrate Inhibitor Advanced hydrate inhibitor technology for North Sea oil and gas operations, enabling production from ultra-high-pressure deepwater reserves while meeting OSPAR environmental standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• OSPAR-compliant low-dosage hydrate inhibitor technology for North Sea applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ashland: US-based specialty chemicals company focused on personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial additives. Comparable to Clariant's cosmetic preservation and specialty additives portfolio.
• ICL Group: Israeli specialty chemicals producer with a major flame retardant business (FR-102, ICL-IP). Directly competes with Clariant in flame retardants for electronics, construction, and transportation.
• Lanxess: German specialty chemicals company with strong positions in additives, flame retardants, and industrial chemistry. Closely comparable to Clariant in product mix and customer base across automotive and construction.
• Wacker Chemie: German specialty chemicals company with positions in silicones, polymers, and biosolutions. Comparable to Clariant in specialty polymer additives and high-value industrial chemistry.
• Albemarle: Specialty chemicals company with a leading flame retardant franchise (brominated and mineral-based), directly comparable to Clariant's Exolit AP portfolio. Also active in catalysts and surface treatment.
• Croda International: UK-based specialty chemicals leader in personal care, beauty, and life sciences ingredients. Highly comparable to Clariant's cosmetic preservation and halal-certified beauty ingredient offerings.
• Element Solutions: Specialty chemicals company serving electronics, automotive, and industrial markets with formulated chemistry. Comparable to Clariant's electronics, automotive, and industrial assembly chemistry segments.
• Evonik Industries: Specialty chemicals manufacturer with overlapping presence in adhesives additives, personal care ingredients, and high-performance polymers. A direct competitor in several of Clariant's end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Solvay: Belgian specialty chemicals major with strong positions in advanced materials, composites, and additives used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Comparable breadth and European footprint.
• BASF: The world's largest chemical company, with overlapping specialty chemicals offerings across agriculture, automotive, coatings, and personal care. Directly comparable broad-line competitor to Clariant's diversified portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clariant-iberica-produccion-s.a.

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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