Clariant S.A.

What Clariant S.A. does

Clariant S.A. is a Swiss-headquartered, publicly traded specialty chemicals company founded in 1995 through the spinoff of Sandoz's specialty chemicals division, with a subsequent 1997 merger with AlliedSignal. The company self-describes as one of the world's leading specialty chemical firms, operating across at least six vertical business units: Oil & Gas, Mining & Minerals, Beauty & Personal Care, Plastics & Polymers, Electronics & E-mobility, and Aviation/Automotive/Construction. Its product portfolio spans trademarked flame retardants (Exolit™ AP, celebrating 50 years, and Exolit™ OP), polymer additives for renewable-carbon transition (Licocene™ Terra), OSPAR-compliant hydrate inhibitors for North Sea oil and gas, blue hydrogen technology, cosmetic preservation solutions including Halal-certified beauty lines, mining chemicals for copper extraction, desiccant moisture control for automotive CKD shipments, and circular plastic enablement solutions.

The business operates as a B2B direct enterprise sales model, monetizing through negotiated industrial contracts with customers across global geographies including Europe, NORAM, Greater China, and the North Sea. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with bespoke specialty chemical contracting. Distribution relies on direct enterprise sales supplemented by industry events (in-cosmetics, trade shows) and a digital presence spanning the corporate website, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Recent strategic activity in Q1–Q2 2026 includes a North Sea OSPAR-compliant hydrate inhibitor breakthrough, expansion of Exolit™ OP capacity at the Daya Bay facility for e-mobility, and continued sustainability positioning evidenced by CDP A-List recognition (top 1%) and "30 Years of Greater Chemistry" corporate positioning. Note: the provided firmographic data (53 employees, São Paulo, Brazil, latam.clariant.com domain) reflects a regional subsidiary footprint, not the global entity.

Name

Clariant S.A.

Legal name

Clariant S.A.

Website

https://latam.clariant.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clariant S.A. is a global specialty chemicals company serving industrial customers across oil & gas, mining, beauty, plastics, electronics, aviation, automotive, and construction with flame retardants, polymer additives, corrosion inhibitors, cosmetic preservatives, and energy transition solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water & Home System Care (Water Softeners, Septic Treatments, Drain/Openers, Appliance Cleaners) (CRADAKAK)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• Flame retardants
• Polymer additives
• Oil and gas chemicals
• Industrial chemical solutions

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clariant S.A. is a Swiss-headquartered specialty chemical company that develops, manufactures, and sells innovative and sustainable chemical solutions for industrial customers across multiple sectors. Its core offerings include flame retardants (Exolit™ AP and Exolit™ OP), polymer additives (Licocene™ Terra), oil and gas chemicals (corrosion management, OSPAR-compliant hydrate inhibitors, deepwater reserve solutions), cosmetic preservation systems, mining chemicals, desiccant moisture control solutions, and circular plastic additives. The company sells through direct B2B sales to enterprise customers globally.

Product overview

Clariant is a specialty chemical company offering a diverse portfolio of innovative and sustainable chemical solutions across multiple industries. The product portfolio includes flame retardants (Exolit™ AP and Exolit™ OP for e-mobility), polymer additives (Licocene™ Terra), energy transition solutions (blue hydrogen), corrosion management, mining chemicals, cosmetic preservation, and circular economy solutions for plastics. The company operates in sectors including oil and gas, automotive, aviation, building and construction, electronics, coatings, and beauty/cosmetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Exolit™ AP: Flame retardant product celebrating 50 years of innovation, leading the way to a more sustainable future.
• Licocene™ Terra
• Exolit™ OP

Products and services

• Exolit™ AP Flame retardant product line celebrating 50 years, used across aviation, building and construction, automotive, coatings, paints, inks, and electronics industries.
• Exolit™ OP Flame retardant portfolio expanded for e-mobility applications, manufactured at the Daya Bay facility, targeting electronics and automotive sectors.
• Licocene™ Terra Additive enabling seamless switch from fossil to renewable carbon in hot melt polymers for sustainable polymer applications.
• OSPAR-compliant low-dosage hydrate inhibitor technology Breakthrough technology for North Sea oil and gas applications meeting OSPAR environmental compliance standards for low-dosage hydrate inhibition.
• Blue Hydrogen Blue hydrogen technology positioned as a shortcut to a low-carbon economy for industrial energy transition.
• Desiccant Moisture Control Solutions Desiccant-based moisture control solutions for global automotive assembly and CKD (Completely Knocked Down) shipments.
• Corrosion Solutions Corrosion management solutions for complex production environments in oil and gas applications.
• Cosmetic Preservation Preservation solutions for cosmetic and beauty applications, including Halal-certified beauty products for global markets.
• Montan Wax Alternatives Renewable alternatives to montan wax for polymer applications.
• Mining Chemicals Chemical solutions helping mining producers deliver more copper for the energy transition, including flotation optimization and mineral processing efficiency.
• Circular Plastic Solutions Solutions enabling circular plastic through closing the loop initiatives for sustainable polymers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arkema SA: French specialty chemicals company with adhesive solutions, advanced materials, and coating solutions segments. Particularly comparable to Clariant's Licocene hot melt polymer and additives businesses, with similar sustainability positioning and customer base.
• Solvay SA: Belgian specialty chemicals company with portfolio spanning advanced materials, performance chemicals, and corporate functions. Comparable to Clariant in addressing energy transition applications (batteries, hydrogen) and in operational segment structure.
• Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemicals company with silicones, polymers, and biosolutions divisions. Comparable to Clariant in vertically specialized chemistry, silicone-adjacent products, and serving similar industrial customer verticals including construction, electronics, and automotive.
• LANXESS AG: German specialty chemicals company focused on additives, performance chemistry, and industrial intermediates. Direct peer to Clariant with similar mid-cap profile, B2B specialty chemistry positioning, and exposure to automotive, electronics, and industrial customers.
• Croda International Plc: UK-based specialty chemicals company with personal care, performance technologies, and industrial specialties. Directly comparable to Clariant's cosmetic preservation and beauty & personal care segment, with similar sustainability-focused positioning.
• Ashland Inc. US specialty chemicals company with life sciences, personal care, and specialty additives. Comparable to Clariant in pharmaceutical/cosmetic ingredients and as a mid-sized specialty chemicals player serving personal care and industrial customers.
• Evonik Industries AG: German specialty chemicals company with similar portfolio of high-performance additives, specialty polymers, and chemistry for industrial customers. Closely comparable to Clariant in business model, scale, and end-market exposure across coatings, plastics, and specialty additives.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont de Nemours Inc. US-based specialty chemicals giant with electronics, water, healthcare, and industrial segments. Comparable to Clariant as a diversified specialty chemicals incumbent with strong position in electronic materials and flame retardant adjacencies.
• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with a broad specialty chemicals portfolio spanning additives, coatings, and performance materials. Highly comparable to Clariant as a diversified specialty chemicals peer, though much larger and more diversified across commodity and specialty segments.

Emerging players

• Albemarle Corporation: US specialty chemicals company with leadership in lithium, bromine, and catalyst solutions. Comparable to Clariant in energy transition chemistry positioning, particularly in catalysts and bromine-based specialty additives overlapping with flame retardant markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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