Clariant : to highlight cost-optimized desiccant solutions at FMC 2018 exhibition

• Clariant will participate in China's leading furniture manufacturing and supply exhibition on 11-14 September in Shanghai
• Container Dri^® II cargo desiccants among featured products that offer outstanding ease of use and cost optimization for furniture shipments
• Products offered on 1688.com for small and medium-sized customers in China

Shanghai, August 28, 2018 - Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the FMC (Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China) 2018 exhibition on 11-14 September 2018 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). During the exhibition, Clariant will highlight its line of powerful, sustainable and cost-efficient Container Dri II desiccants for the furniture market. The highly regarded desiccant products will also be made available online in China at 1688.com, making it possible for more small and medium-sized customers to experience the benefits of the Container Dri II products.

Clariant's Container Dri II line is well known in the furniture freight market for its outstanding ability to control humidity during intermodal transport. Furniture manufacturers and traders who are stuck with the headache of damaged shipments due to uncontrolled moisture levels during transport find the Container Dri II a readily available and cost-effective solution.

Clariant's well-reputed Container Dri II desiccant bags absorb up to three times their weight in moisture in a no-spill gel. As the desiccant absorbs moisture, it reduces the dew point below the surface temperature, preventing condensation from forming on the walls of the container and the shipment. This is particularly important as the cargo moves through changing climates.

Cost-effective, sustainable solution

In addition to being easy-to-use and safe-to-dispose, Container Dri II products achieve considerable savings for users. The cost for Container Dri II to absorb the same amount of moisture is much lower than that of many traditional silica gel products or older generations of container desiccants. This significantly lowers the cost spent on the transportation of furniture.

Available in various configurations, these EcoTain®-certified products have an outstanding sustainability profile. Clariant's EcoTain® label is only awarded to products that are identified as best-in-class for sustainability and performance excellence to customers. Products are screened against 36 criteria across three dimensions: social, environment and economic. Container Dri II scores highly in all three of these categories.

Launched on Clariant's 1688.com online store

Container Dri II products will be available online in the dedicated Clariant store at www.1688.com. Customers throughout China, especially small and medium-sized businesses, will enjoy better access to these and other Clariant products via the Internet.

Clariant's flagship store at www.1688.com within the alibaba business-to-business marketplace was launched in March this year to provide improved access to a wide range of products and services for more customers in diverse sectors throughout China.

Clariant's team of technical and customer service experts will be on hand at booth K35 in Hall N10 during the four-day FMC 2018 show to explain details of these products and help visitors identify the best solutions for their needs.

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