Clariant today announced it is donating approximately 80 tons of disinfectant per month to the Swiss Federal Authorities to support the protective measures during the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

By establishing a supply chain with industry partners based in Germany and Switzerland, Clariant is able to provide disinfectant for Swiss medical institutions in need. The logistics competence center of the Swiss Army will support with the distribution. With its contribution, Clariant intends to help alleviate the limited availability of disinfectant in Switzerland during the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

“As a global company with its headquarters in Switzerland, it is natural that Clariant supports the Swiss Federal Authorities during these challenging times. I am especially proud of all our employees involved and the support provided by our partners CropEnergies and Brenntag. Successful cross-border cooperation between all parties was crucial for realizing this contribution,” said Hans Bohnen, Chief Operating Officer, Clariant.

 

In order to realize its donation, Clariant is working closely with industry partners. The main ingredient, ethanol is secured from CropEnergies, the largest European producer of renewable ethanol. Both companies were already working together to support the German State of Bavaria with disinfectant and were able to further enhance their cooperation. 

 

Using this raw material, chemical and ingredients distribution company Brenntag is able to produce disinfectant in accordance with official standards of the World Health Organization at its locations in Basel and Lohn-Ammannsegg Switzerland. All costs involved with producing and delivering the disinfectant are paid by Clariant.

 

In another development, Clariant Active Ingredients announces a premium active ingredient for fueling the skin with youthful energy and a scalp pacifier for sensitive scalps that respects the microbiota. Launched today, two new concentrated, sustainably sourced active ingredients obtained through advanced technological processes, offering scientifically proven efficacy for formulations and noticeable results for consumers.

 

EquiScalp, a microbiota-friendly scalp soother created from apple stem cells. And the skin cell recharger Rootness Energize that is obtained from special plant roots. 

 

New active ingredient Rootness Energize offers real possibilities for skincare formulations to counteract skin cells’ waning bioenergy resources that coincide with aging and stress, and refuel cells with new energy to maintain their natural function and longevity.

 

EquiScalp achieves its benefits thanks to a rich concentration of the flavonoid phloridizin which is harnessed from stem cells of the Fuji apple Malus domestica. The active molecules are produced in a more sustainable way, as only a small amount of fruit is required to initiate the culture of large amounts of stem cells.