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EcoTain® – Sustainable

excellence at every step

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Where are
we today?

Change and challenge characterize


the pace of life today. The world
population is growing and the
implications of the planet’s limited
resources are hitting home at every
level from the political and economic
to the personal.
This is putting pressure on the industry from various directions. The cost of
raw materials has long been on the rise and continuous efforts are being made
to use fewer raw materials as well as less energy. Improvements in performance
efficiency offer companies an opportunity to redress the balance while keeping
costs down.

At the same time, the focus on health and wellness has put the spotlight on
natural products. Consumers today are increasingly demanding responsibly
produced products using natural ingredients and that also means tougher
legal and regulatory requirements. Using sustainably manufactured products
represents a longer-term investment, but one that can help companies gain a
competitive edge.

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How Clariant What is


approaches sustainability EcoTain®?
Sustainability at Clariant is an integral part of the company’s Transparency is central and Clariant’s annual Sustainability Report In line with Clariant’s goals of continuous improvement and
corporate strategy. Clariant’s Sustainability Policy actively reports on the company’s projects, measures, performance and excellence, the EcoTain® label represents Clariant’s sustainability
addresses the needs of its customers, shareholders and employees achievements. efforts at the product level. Developed by Clariant experts, it
as well as those of the environment and society. Through its complements the company‘s efforts and programs in other areas
Sustainability Council, Clariant ensures that the company’s Continuous improvement while striving for that include environmental performance, sustainable innovation,
activities are developed sustainably. excellence are key to Clariant’s offering. people excellence and community projects.

Clariant has not limited itself to compliance with legal requirements, A holistic approach expressed in a four-phase life cycle, EcoTain®
but goes far beyond, participating in various sustainability programs provides a means of assessing and understanding the ecological,
as well as committing itself to ambitious goals under the Global economic and social impact of Clariant’s products and business
Responsible Care® Charter and the Global Product Strategy. activities over the entire value chain.

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Clariant’s certified management system forms the basis of the From the initial chemical design all the way through the product
company’s documented structural framework and complies with life cycle to recycling and waste disposal, EcoTain® supports
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Responsible Care®. sustainable technologies and processes for safer chemical products.

Reduce volume of waste by

45%
EcoTain® Values
Clariant’s environmental
goals for 20201

Reduce water usage by

25% At the heart of EcoTain® is the aim to protect human, environmental


and ecological health without compromising the performance and
efficiency of any of its products.

Human health: human safety is a central consideration and


we take every care to help protect human health and wellbeing
Decrease direct and indirect
during the development and manufacture of our products as well
Reduce direct CO2 emissions by emissions of greenhouse gases by

45% 35%
as in their use.

Environmental protection: we help protect the climate and


environment by continuously reducing the footprint left by
our activities.

Conservation of resources: we know that the earth offers only


limited resources so we make wise choices. Raw materials are
selected responsibly and processed as efficiently as possible.
Cut energy consumption
by Reduce volume of effluents
by

30% 40%
Performance & efficiency: we believe our customers deserve
sustainable products that deliver excellent performance.

1 Targeted reductions based on benchmark reference values established for the year 2005.
Absolute values can be found in the Clariant Sustainability Report.

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The EcoTain® EcoTain® How to apply the general idea of the


life cycle life cycle criteria EcoTain® Life Cycle?
In its four-step life cycle, EcoTain® shows how Safe & Efficient Use Below are just some of the criteria that contribute to defining the EcoTain® label at Clariant. The criteria apply
it is possible to integrate the principles and The third stage of the EcoTain® life cycle focuses on safer and selectively, depending on the product and the process. For a product to be awarded the EcoTain® label by Clariant,
Sustainable Design Responsible Process
efficient use, with the spotlight on advantages and benefits during it should present benefits at every phase of its life cycle. And naturally it is Clariant’s aim to ensure that the
ethics of sustainability into business activities formulation and final application. Not only should products fulfill maximum of criteria come into play in order to live up to our goal of sustainable innovation.
Synergen® GL 5 – adjuvant for agrochemicals Hostacerin® SFO – emulsifier for cosmetics
according to measurable criteria. their designated purpose, but they should also contribute to
improving end-product performance and be safe in any given
Sustainable Design application. Friendly, non-hazardous material Reduced energy consumption due to
Free of nonyl phenol ethoxylates low temperature reaction/one-step
Sustainable thinking starts in the development stage of a product Sustainable Responsible Based on polyglycerol ester and
process
with its design. Our aim is to develop efficient products based on Eco Integration Design Process No by-products or waste due to 100%
coconut fatty acids
safer ingredients while maximizing use of renewable raw materials. The last stage of the EcoTain® life cycle is eco-integration – product yield efficiency
Bio-based content ca. 95%
disposal and the impact it has on the environment. First we look at Safety & Quality certified:
Friendly, non-hazardous material, Yield efficient production, ➞ Saving resources due to adjuvant - ISO 14001:2004 Environmental
Responsible Process minimizing waste, then we ensure that if possible waste products
No substances of concern2, Reduced waste generation, effect Management System
It continues with the implementation of a responsible process. are recycled according to environmentally benign principles. The
Use of renewable feedstocks3, Energy and water efficient ➞ Maximized use of renewable resources - OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational
Sustainable production means safer processes with less impact environmental properties of our products are continuously Health and Safety Assessment System
Non animal-based raw materials or 4 production, ➞ More safety for plant, farmer and
on the environment that help to conserve resources. During this scrutinized and improved. Certified for safety and quality6 or consumer thanks to benign product - ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetic Good
Raw materials from certified
phase, we aim to improve the efficiency of chemical processes sources5 Reduced transport due to multiple
profile Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
during production. production sites all over the world - ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management
System

➞ Efficient conversion of employed


Sustainable resources
➞ Reduced emission of greenhouse
Design gases, effluents and waste

Safe & Efficient Eco ➞ Maximized safety for coworkers and


environment
Use Integration

Improved human tox profile7, Improved environmental profile11,


Reduced effect on aquatic
Safe & Efficient Use Eco Integration
No skin or eye irritation,
Reduced formulation complexity environment, Texcare® SRA 300 F – soil release polymer Recycling concept for aircraft de-icing
due to multi-functionality, Biodegradable12, for laundry detergents fluids, e.g. Safewing® MP I 1938 ECO
Reduced handling effort, Low/no release of volatile organic
For cold processable formulations4, compounds or
Eco Responsible Increased formulation efficiency8, Recycling solutions
Improved human tox profile, no skin or
eye irritation
De-icing fluid is readily biodegradable
(100% in 10 days at 8°C according to
Integration Process Compatible with ecolabel criteria9 or Highly efficient at low concentrates and OECD 301E)
Suitable to replace undesired suitable for compact detergents Collection & treatment of the run-off
substances in formulation10 Anti-graying due to easy stain removal, 60%-70% less waste due to the re-use
also at low temperature wash (30°C) of de-icing fluid
Increases the efficacy of the detergent Reduced CO2 emission at airport
and helps to reduce the active content
(volume of surfactant) ➞ Reduced impact on the environment
➞ Improved environmental fate of the
➞ Maximized human safety product
➞ Easy and safe handling ➞ Avoidance and reduction of waste
2 End-market specific, e.g. free of gene-modified organisms for cosmetic ingredients, 7 No human hazard label according to Globally Harmonized System (GHS) ➞ Efficiency increase in end-application
free of nonyl phenol for inerts and adjuvants for agrochemicals, free of boron and 8 Ingredients boosting performance/efficacy of formulation through properties such as ➞ Saving resources due to reduced need
being efficient at low concentrates, increasing efficacy of active ingredient, reducing
helps to save resources (detergent, of new material
diethanolamine for lubricant additives
3 Bio-based content measured by the Renewable Carbon Index (RCI). The RCI defines number and/or volume of other formulants or increasing life-time of formulation water, energy)
the share of renewable carbons within the molecule 9 For example Ecocert, European Ecoflower, Nordic Swan, Blue Angel

Safe & Efficient


4 Valid for cosmetic ingredients 10 End-market specific, e.g. free of silicones, sulphate or preservatives for cosmetic
5 For example RSPO (Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil) ingredients, free of tallow amine ethoxylates for inerts and adjuvants for agrochemicals
6 ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System, OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational 11 No environmental hazard label according to Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Use Health and Safety Assessment System, ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System. 12 According to OECD standards
Further certificates such as ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice
apply selectively

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How does EcoTain®


benefit you?
The market is changing and sustainable products and processes are
increasingly an integral requirement of the value chain. Many of our
customers are already involved in sustainable initiatives and we are proud
that through EcoTain® we can meet their needs by providing the required
ingredients backed by documented, sustainable processes and technologies.

Not only do our EcoTain®-approved products meet stringent regulatory


requirements, but they also contribute to your business success by delivering
higher efficiency. This brings you closer to your sustainability targets in the
knowledge that you are doing business responsibly to the benefit of the planet.

Through EcoTain®, the innovative and effective solutions we


offer will help you gain a valuable competitive advantage.

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EcoTain – Sustainable
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– Sustainable
excellence
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every
every
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Clariant International Ltd
Industrial & Consumer Specialties

Rothausstrasse 61
4132 Muttenz
Switzerland

Phone: +41 61 469 7704

Internet :
www.ecotain.clariant.com
www.clariant.com

E-Mail:
ecotain@clariant.com

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