Specialty Compounding

North America

Formulating and compounding high-performance engineering resins is a Clariant specialty. Our arsenal of innovative polymer modification technologies is utilized worldwide to make products stronger, more attractive, and better able to withstand the rigors of harsh weather and rough use. Advanced manufacturing capabilities, benchmark quality assurance and unmatched technical and support resources are all part of the Clariant mix.

We have in-depth knowledge of a comprehensive range of engineering grade thermoplastics, from nylon, polycarbonate, ABS and PBT to polyethersulfone, PPA and even PEEK. By combining these materials in optimal proportions with optimal additives such as high-performance carbon and glass fibers, Teflon®, stainless steel, antistats, flame retardants, minerals or silicones, we create effective solutions to the most demanding product performance challenges.

ConductiveA variety of standard or all-polymeric fillers provide permanent antistatic properties and/or protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Finished parts are lighter weight, easier to produce and handle, and less costly to ship.

LubricatedInternally lubricated thermoplastics extend part life and lower the coefficient of friction, minimizing volumetric material loss and keeping moving parts free of grease. These products “take the squeak out” of your application and extend product life.

StructuralReinforced and/or impact modified compounds are an excellent alternative to metal in applications where strength, dimensional stability, and/or toughness are important. They offer dramatic improvements over neat resins in stiffness, tensile strength, load-bearing ability, and other properties.

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