What are the key locations and strategic focuses of Clariant's two newly inaugurated R&D laboratories in China?

Clariant inaugurated two new additives R&D laboratories on August 18: one at its Huizhou Daya Bay production base in Guangdong — focused on next-generation halogen-free flame retardants and equipped with atmospheric and high-pressure synthesis reactors and advanced analytical instruments — and the other at its integrated campus in Shanghai, built adjacent to the existing Additives Technology Center, focusing on high-performance additives such as antioxidants, light stabilizers, and wax powders, with full capabilities spanning synthesis, analysis, and pilot-scale polymerization.

How do the new laboratories reflect Clariant’s broader commitment to localized innovation in China?

The new laboratories represent Clariant’s latest step in continuously building a localized innovation ecosystem in China, enabling the complete end-to-end development of novel additives — from fundamental research through pilot-scale synthesis — within the country, while also supporting open collaboration with universities and innovation partners nationwide, thereby strengthening its indigenous application development capacity beyond its pre-existing capabilities.

Clariant Inaugurates New R&D Laboratories in Guangdong and Shanghai

Aug 21, 2026

On August 18, Clariant inaugurated two new additive R&D laboratories in Huizhou and Shanghai, boosting local innovation capabilities. The facilities support full-cycle development of next-generation flame retardants and high-performance additives.

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