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From Ocean Plastic Prevention to Advanced Recycling: Highlights from the 2024 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards

The Plastics Industry Association announced winners in four categories, plus a Peoples' Choice Award.

Avient and Hager Collaborate in Recycled Content Outdoor Sockets and Switches

Hager’s new cybyko leaf waterproof sockets and switches incorporate 27% of Avient’s Maxxam REC recycled polyolefin formulations.

Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels Made With E-Glass and Thermoplastic Resin Systems

Avient’s Polystrand ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are a cost-competitive alternative to other fibers and thermosets

Avient Adds Phoenix Location to its ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers

The addition of ColorWorks Phoenix as the fifth such site will allow better collaborations with customers in the western part of the U.S.

At NPE2024, Follow These Megatrends in Materials and Additives

Offerings range from recycled, biobased, biodegradable and monomaterial structures that enhance recyclability to additives that are more efficient, sustainable and safer to use.

Low-Smoke, Non-Halogen Polyolefinic Compound for Armored Cables

Avient’s latest addition to its ECCOH portfolio is designed to prevent environmental stress cracking in low- and medium-voltage cable sheathing.

Suppliers Team on Colored Grades of High-Performance Polymer

Avient, BASF are collaborating to offer colored grades of Ultrason high-performance polymers to the global market.

Bio-based Elastomer for Biopharmacuetical Tubing

Avient introduced its Versaflex elastomer formulated with bio-derived content.

"Sustainable" Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant TPEs for Consumer Electronics

Avient expands its reSound Bio and Resound Rec content TPE portfolios.

Avient Receives PLASTICS’ 2023 Re|Focus Sustainability Innovation in Design Award

Said to be the first digital tool of its kind, the award was for Avient’s post-consumer recycled resin Color Prediction Service.

Avient Launches Upgraded CAE Capabilities for Materials Selection

Enhanced visual simulation designed to support the use of plastics in structural applications.

Styrenic TPEs for Overmolding with Higher PCR Content

Avient’s resound REC Recycled Content TPE portfolio now includes PC, ABS and PC/ABS compounds with up to 45% post-consumer recycle content.

Biobased Polyolefin Compounds with Biobased Resin and/or Filler

Avient has expanded its Maxxam BIO line with grades that utilize natural fillers such as cellulose fiber or recycled coffee grounds.

Expanded Line of Metal-Like Thermoplastics Includes Sustainable Alternatives

Avient’s Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations include grades based on recycled and biobased resin and/or filler without sacrificing performance.

Cross-Linkable Formulations for Photovoltaic Cables

Avient’s Eccoh XL 8148 PE-based formulations support the rising need for solar power generation.

Fiber-Reinforced Polyketones for Demanding Applications

Avient’s expanded line of Complēt PKE formulation can provide alternatives to nylon 66 and acetal.

NIR Sortable Dark Colorants Get Green Light from APR

Avient’s OnColor NIR line are preferred for HDPE in black and dark colors and similar recognition is being sought for PP.

Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Vehicles, Electronics, Packaging & Medical

Material suppliers have been stepping up with resins and additives for the ‘circular economy,’ ranging from mechanically or chemically recycled to biobased content.

Avantium and Carlsberg Take Next Step in Commercialization of PEF

Carlsberg signs offtake agreement with Avantium to secure fixed volume of the latter’s 100% plant-based PEF for various packaging applications.

LFT Nylon & TPU Compounds with Recycled Content

Avient has expanded its portfolio of Complēt REC long fiber reinforced nylon 66 and TPU composites with broad range of PIR resin content.

TPEs for Fatty-Food-Contact Applications

Avient’s new Versaflex family complies with migration limit standards in North America and Europe.

Broad Range of Colorants for Healthcare Applications

Avient’s premier healthcare colorants line, Colorant Chromatics Transcend, formulated to provide ultra-high-heat resistance and performance to medical devices.

The Long and Short of It (Part 2)—Tips for Molding Short-Fiber Reinforced Polymers

Following on a similar guide for long-fiber reinforced compounds, here are practical tips on designing and injection molding parts utilizing short-fiber reinforcements.

Long Fiber Composites Based on Nylon Reclaimed from End-of-Life Fishing Nets

Avient’s new Complēt R long fiber-reinforced composites incorporate nylon 6 PCR from discarded fishing nets.

The Awful Truth About Weld Lines

As everyone knows, weld lines are weak points. What’s less well known is just what’s going on inside that weld line on a microstructural level. Here’s a close-up look at some nasty little secrets.

The Long and Short of It (Part 1)—Tips for Molding Long Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

In Part 1 of this series, we address long-fiber processing fundamentals and best practices, including practical tips and guidance on maintaining fiber length and deriving maximum advantages for demanding end applications. Part 2 will provide the same information for short-fiber materials.

Cable Jacketing Compounds Reduce Waste by Extending Cable Life

Avient two new ECCOH LSFOH grades are targeted to industrial and telecom cables

Toughened, Heat-Stabilized PPA Compounds for Demanding Automotive Applications

Avient’s new Edgetek PPA formulations boast improved heat performance and lower moisture absorption vs. nylon 66 used for underhood components

Metallization Compatible PP, ABS and Nylon 6 Compounds Enable Metal-Plated Products to Achieved Look and Feel of Metal for Luxury Packaging

Avient’s Gravi-Tech density-modified thermoplastics allow advanced metal plating surface treatments to deliver both the look and feel of metal in premium packaging.

Thermoplastic Compounds with Bio-Filler Content

Avient expands portfolio of sustainable thermoplastic compounds

Biobased PE Colorants and Compounds for Medical and Pharma Applications

Avient has expanded its line of medical-grade Mevopur materials for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices.

CFRTP Composites Set to Grow at Expanded Pace Over Next 10 Years

Market research firm Fact.MR projects an annual growth of over 8% for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.

Expanded Recycled-Content Portfolio of TPEs

Avient has expanded its reSound R recycled-content TPE through collaboration with sustainable PVB provider Shark Solutions.

Signal-Transparent TPEs for High-Speed 5G Transmission

Avient’s new Versaflex CE TPEs boast superior permittivity and low signal-loss performance at high frequencies.

Expanded Line of Thermoset Elastomers that Process Like Thermoplastics

Avient’s next-generation Barricade elastomers product line expands the durometer range from 50 to 90 Shore A.

Foam PP to Improve Sustainability and Cost

Cost-effective use of PP is a major consideration, but the biggest driver of PP foaming is pursuit of sustainability.

Special-Effect Masterbatch for Natural-Looking Plastic Wine Corks

Prototype TPE corks made with Avient’s new Renol and Remafin masterbatch that create natural-looking TPE corks gets positive reviews at recent trials.

Antimicrobial-Containing TPEs for High-Touch Plastic Surfaces

Avient’s three proprietary TPE formulations inhibit bacterial growth by +99.9% and resist fungal and mold growth.

Oxygen Scavenger for up to 100% rPET

Avient’s non-nylon based Amosorb 4020R said to provide rPET packaging with full, consistent oxygen scavenging performance and enhanced aesthetics.

Liquid Toner Technology for Consistent Color Dispersion in Transparent PC

Avient’s ColorMatrix Optica for PC boast exceptional clarity and color consistency for a broad range of applications.

Blue Toners & Colorants for Enhanced Recyclability of PET Packaging

Avient’s new ColorMatrix Optica blue toners and colorants formulated for addition to virgin and recycled PET for injection and extrusion processes.

Next-Generation Antifog Additive for Packaging and More

Avient’s new Cesa Nofog Plus performs in both hot and cold food packaging as well as agricultural and protective films.

Recycled-Content TPEs for Overmolding Globally Expanded

Avient has expanded its reSound R recycled-content TPE range in North America and Asia that are compatible with PC, ABS, and PC/ABS and launched over 80% recycled content versions in Europe.

PCR Color and Additive Masterbatch for Polyolefins

Avient’s new Rejoin PCR masterbatch enables a bottle or part to be manufactured from 100% polyolefin PCR.

Long Fiber Reinforced Nylon Composite Replaces Aluminum Motor Housing

Avient’s Complēt LFT thermoplastic composite chosen by food processing equipment maker Bettcher to replace the cast aluminum support yoke of its Quantum Motor.

Metallic-Effect Pre-Colored ABS Series

Avient’s new Artisan customized ABS series with metallic effect geared to electronics brands.

New Compounds Prevent Cracking of Medical Devices

Avient’s new Trilliant HC BPA-free compounds boast improved chemical resistance over other flame-retardant thermoplastic healthcare formulations.

Processing Medical Plastics? Here's How to Minimize Risk

FDA now expects OEMs of healthcare products to also take responsibility for Tier 2 and 3 suppliers—making sure every supply-chain link is meeting Good Manufacturing Practices.

Additives: Unusual Organic-Based Light Blocking Additive for PET Dairy Packaging

Avient’s latest Color Matrix Lactra light blocking additive concentrate meets TiO2 restrictions.

Materials: Medical TPEs Formulated Without Animal Derivatives

Avient’s new Versafle TPE grades offer a wide range of durometers for a variety of medical device applications.

PolyOne Acquires Clariant Color Masterbatches, Renames Company

On the same day of its acquisition of Clariant’s color masterbatches business, PolyOne also announced that going forward, it will be known by the name ‘Avient’.

Additives: Cost-Effective Colorants for Wire & Cable Applications

PolyOne’s OnColor WC Choice wire & cable colorants said to achieve required performance levels cost effectively.

Additives: Processing Aid for PET and rPET Preforms

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix AAzure processing aid for PET and rPET preforms boasts added acetaldehyde (AA) control capabilities.

Materials: ECCOH for Optical Fiber Cables (OFC)

PolyOne’s new specialized ECCOH grades for OFC boast enhanced chemical resistance and improved productivity.

PolyOne to Boost Production of Recycled Nylon and Biobased TPEs in Europe

Capacity of both PolyOne’s Nymax post-industrial recycled nylons and ReSound OM biobased TPEs will be increased in Europe.

PolyOne Expands Production of OnFlex TPEs to North America

PolyOnes OnFlex LO and AF TPE grades are useful for a broad range of automotive applications.

Materials: Unusual Crosslinkable Elastomers Outperform TPVs, Silicones and Thermoset Rubbers

PolyOne’s new Barricade Elastomers offer high-temperature compression set performance, easier processing and lighter weight.

Materials:Laser Weldable Nylon 66 Compound for Broad Range of Applications

PolyOne’s new laser weldable Bergamid nylon 66 formulation tailored to automotive, consumer goods and medical devices.

Additive: Non-Nylon Based, Low-Haze Oxygen Scavenger for PET

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020G, designed for rigid PET packaging, boasts lower haze and reduced impact on the PET recycle stream.

Reflection is Key to PolyOne's Color Inspiration 2021+ Color Trends Forecast

Four dynamic color palettes forecasted by PolyOne, each tied to ‘reflection’ on our lifestyle, environment and choices.

Additives: Unusual Chrome Colorant for High-End PET Products

Clariant’s NewAesthetix liquid-look chrome colorant is the first in this new portfolio of unique color and effects.

Materials: TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing

PolyOne’s Versaflex HC BT218 addresses increased interest in silicone alternatives.

PolyOne to Acquire Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business

Early synergies and innovation opportunities are seen by PolyOne in the forthcoming acquisition of Clariant Masterbatches.

Additives: Novel Process Aid for rPET and PET Preforms

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Reheat boosts thermal stability and color stability of rPET.

PolyOne to Divest Performance Products & Solutions Business Segment

Broad range of Geon PVC portfolio, Maxxam PP compounds and manufacturing services under PP&S included in recently signed agreement.

Materials: PPE-Based Compounds for 5G Base Station Antennas

New polymer formulations in response to highly innovative fifth generation (5G) telecommunications network development that will help increase speed to market and design flexibility for 5G base station antenna manufacturers have been unveiled by PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio.

A Bright Future for Thermally Conductive Plastics

Lighter weight, lower cost, and greater impact strength, moldability and customization are rapidly driving demand for thermoplastics that help keep electronics, lighting and car engines cool.

Colorants: New System Allows Custom Liquid-Color Matching by Molders

PolyOne and 3M collaborate on quick recipe generation and mixing/dosing of liquid colors for in-house color matching by short-run injection molders.

Additives:Translucent 'Frost' Effect Colorants for PET Bottles

PolyOne’s Smartbatch Frost Collecton of color masterbatches launched at Chinaplas 2019.

Materials: PVC Foaming Compounds Coated with Blowing Agent

PolyOne’s new Geon Cellular Vinyl formulationg for trim and molding applications feature a proprietary technology that alleviates separation and consistency issues.

Short Carbon-Fiber Filled PP Composites Launched

Xenia Materials has launched the new series of Xecarb 11 short carbon-fiber filled PP grades.

Additives: High-Temperature Colorants for High-Temperature Resins in Healthcare Applications and More

PolyOne’s Colorant Chromatic colorant/additive masterbatches for polysulfone-based resins offered in custom and laser markable colors as well as pre-colored compounds.

Materials: Long-Fiber EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations

PolyOne rebrands conductive thermoplastic materials to Surround EMI/RFI shielding formulations for ADAS and beyond.

Product Color Trends as Seen by Color Research Futurists

Clariant and PolyOne give peeks at what’s to come in 2020.

Nylon 66: Pricing & Supply Issues Spur Processors to Consider Alternatives

While the nylon 66 tightness may not prove long-lasting, resin suppliers, compounders, and distributors have mobilized to offer processors an array of ‘replacement’ materials.

Additives: Colorants Give Plastic Parts Look of Naturally-Occurring Materials

PolyOne’s new Shades of Nature colorants mimic stone, marble, granite and more.

Collaborative Mold Design Experiment Based on Clariant's Color Trends

Mold texture specialist and Clariant investigate interaction of social trends, color and textures.

Materials: First-Ever TPE to Resist Blue Jean Staining

PolyOne’s new TPE alloy is ideal for white and light-colored phone cases.

PolyOne Acquires PlastiComp

Expanding its footprint into LFT composites, PolyOne confirms yet another composites acquisition.

Packaging: Protection and Sustainability in a Single Pack

E-commerce explosion and the growing preference for fresh products are raising the bar of packaging protection capabilities, while keeping the track on sustainability.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: More Customized TPEs Emerge

From satin-smooth for consumer goods to medical-grade materials, new TPEs are more targeted to customized applications.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Engineering Resins Getting More Customized

Materials firms tailoring resins for specific applications.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Mix of New Materials

Look for novel PVC compounds, PP with short- and long- fiber reinforcements, new acrylics including high heat-resistant versions, and flame-retardant CPE for wire & cable.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Additives

The broad range of new additives includes modifiers, silicone additives for various polyolefins, compatibilizers PET and PLA, a blowing agent reinforced nylons, flame-retardant synergists for wire & cable, unique colorants, and color-tracking software for liquid-color metering devices.

PolyOne Emphasizes its Materials & Services in Future Mobility Innovations

At its Investors Day at NPE2018, PolyOne will present details about transportation solutions as one of several high-growth focus areas.

Resins & Additives at NPE2018: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, Sustainability

NPE will host lots of news in engineered thermoplastic compounds, customized TPEs, polyolefins for packaging, bioplastics, recycled content compounds, purging agents, 3D printing materials, and a slew of innovative additives.

Additives: Brilliant Metallic Colorants Mimic Paint

Uniquely shaped and sized pigments enable the metallic shades to replicate paint.

LSR & TPE Summit Highlights Trends And New Materials

Among them: an LSR for 3D printing and low-VOC TPEs for auto interiors.

PolyOne Expands Color Portfolio; Sells Former Spartech Business

New acquisition strengthens company's position in solid and liquid colorant technologies.

Specialized Color and Additive Masterbatches Thwart Counterfeiters

Polyone’s collaboration with potable water equipment maker fends off pirates.

What's Out There, What's Coming and Trying to Know What You Don't

Leading companies do three things consistently when it comes to technology.

Melt Delivery Systems: Going Against Tradition

When it comes to part design, the importance of a properly designed melt delivery system is often neglected.

Victrex Expands Its “Downstream” Parts Manufacturing Business

The joint venture with Tri-Mack Plastics to accelerate use of PAEK composite components in aerospace.

New Resins & Additives Galore at K 2016

A wide range of interesting developments in materials technologies were sprinkled in with some intriguing announcements of new ventures at K 2016.

Online Decorative Films Design Center Launched by PolyOne

Over 50 images of varied film patterns and effects are ‘housed’ on the new site.

PolyOne’s 2018 Color Palettes Influenced by Global Megatrends

The four new palettes were developed to resonate with evolving and long-term societal trends.

Service & Response Drive Growth of Custom Compounder

Lanier Color has experienced an eightfold increase in business since 2000. Its focus on technical support and customer service help explain why.

PolyOne Expands Into Thermoplastic Composites

Through acquisition of two key businesses, PolyOne positions itself for “next-generation” composites development.

PolyOne Forms New Advanced Composites Group

Through acquisition of two key businesses, PolyOne positions itself for "next-generation" composites development.

New Materials Shine Bright In Growing LED Market

Rapid expansion of LED technology has spurred development of new formulations for a wide range of lighting components. Here are examples of activity in this fast-moving field.

Plastic Heat Sinks for LEDs “Shine” for Two Lighting Component Manufacturers

PolyOne’s Therma-Tech compounds prove their mettle replacing aluminum as an LED heat sink.

Clariant Now Offers Custom-Colored Engineering Resins In Smaller Quantities

Company aims to fill the gap as resin companies rationalize product lines.

How to Select and Process High-Density Thermoplastic Materials

Choosing and working with high-density materials requires special knowledge in the areas of applications, mold design, and processing. Here are best practices that should increase your understanding.

PolyOne Acquires Certain TPE Technologies from Kraton

A broader offering of SBC-based TPEs will now be available from PolyOne.

Revamped Website Features Resources for Materials Challenges

PolyOne’s newly launched website, which consolidated 12 legacy sites, offers enhanced, customer-centric content.

Carbodeon Granted U.S. Patent for Nanodiamond-Containing Plastics

With thermally conductive plastics rapidly growing in demand, the addition of nanodiamonds to the arsenal of thermally-conductive fillers is only welcome.

PolyOne Acquires Maker of Colorants for Fibers

Expanding its specialty colorants and additives portfolio, PolyOne now offers colorants for the fibers industry.

Materials at NPE: New Solutions to Enhance Processing, Performance, Sustainability & Cost

There was no shortage of new thermoplastics and additives covering the full range of end-use applications.

Bergamid Nylon Compounds Now UL Certified

PolyOne's specialty Begamid nylon compounds have UL certification for outdoor use.

News Highlights from NPE2015

Here’s a first look at new technology in materials, auxiliaries, and all types of processes.

New ‘Dry’ Process Puts Circuitry on Plastics

Laser ablation and plasma etching team up to apply thicker conductive layers without a ‘wet’ plating process.

Styron Is Now "Trinseo"

New name for Styron, "Trinseo", reflects diverse product range.

Interior Applications' Finalists: SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Check out these three interesting finalists of the 2014 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards within the interior applications category.

LFT Compound Replaces Aluminum In Award-Winning Table

A PP-based LFT compound from PolyOne is featured in Resol's Vela table.

Why Processors Are Rediscovering Liquid Colorants

In extrusion, injection, and blow molding, liquid color is enjoying something of a renaissance. Cost is one reason, but advances in pigments, carriers, delivery systems, and innovative service programs have played a role too.

Rogan Corp. at 80: Growing in Medical, LSR, Two-Shot Molding

Bondable TPEs and LSRs support growth in two-shot molding for medical and other markets.

Chinaplas Show Offers News For Packaging, Automotive, Electronics

Fast-growing plastics fair showcases the region’s growing appetite for sophisticated food packaging, and more.

Styron To Exit Domestic Commodity PC Resin Business

Specialty blends such as chemically-resistant Emerge PC/PET used for medical device housings, as well as other higher-margin compounds for lighting, electronics and automotive, are Styron's new focus in North America.

PolyOne Expands Medical-Grade Material Offerings

A recent agreement with Biomerics has resulted in PolyOne becoming the exclusive distributor of medical-grade TPUs.

For the Adventurous, Opportunities Beckon in Overmolding RFID Tags

Insert molding RFID tags and antennas is a growing market opportunity with relatively few players who have braved the challenges involved.

For the Brave, Opportunities Beckon in Overmolding RFID Tags

Molding RFID tags and electronic antennas into plastic parts presents growing opportunities--and challenges.

Did I Say Mexico Was Hot?

On Jan. 2, I wrote that Mexico was benefiting from the trend of “reshoring” manufacturing jobs from Asia to North America. New evidence of that trend came in today from PolyOne Corp.

K 2013 Preview: Materials & Additives

The K 2013 show will present a broad range of engineered plastics materials, including thermoplastic composites, as well as additives. Automotive and electronic applications will be the main targets, as well as medical, packaging, lighting, and construction.

Glass-Like Colored COC for Pharma Packaging, Medical Devices

WEB EXCLUSIVE: A collaboration between Clariant Masterbatches, Holden, Mass., and Topas Advanced Polymers, Florence, Ky., is bringing bright, clear colors to pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices made of TOPAS cyclic olefin copolymer (COC). Clariant’s new precolored compounds and color concentrates are part of the Mevopur family of products developed for companies whose applications require risk control, product consistency, and regulatory compliance. “Topas COC has become the material of choice for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices,” says Barbara Canale, healthcare market-development manager for Topas Advanced Polymers. “It offers high shine even in thick sections and, unlike resins such as polycarbonate and polyester, has a non-reactive surface.

Sub-Micron Additives Make Strides (Just Don’t Say ‘Nano’)

High-surface-area, sub-micron-size additives have been making significant commercial strides in thermoplastic applications, albeit generally later than had been expected just a decade ago.

Additives at NPE: Many Routes To ‘Greener’ Plastics

Just as eco-friendliness was a major theme in materials news at the big show in April, so it was with additives.

MATERIALS AT NPE: All Market Sectors Benefit from Large Crop of New Materials

Higher-performance and easier processing PE film resins for packaging, a one-pass crosslinked PE for photovoltaic (PV) wire and cable, several higher-performing nylons and TPEs, “greener” plastics, and enhanced styrenic and PC resins are among the new materials that made their debut at the big show in Orlando, Fla., last month.

Materials & Additives at NPE: Performance, Processability, And Sustainability

Bioplastics take center stage.

New PVC Resins Are 'Better Problem Solvers' for Plastisols

It’s relatively rare that a new PVC resin grabs the headlines, but here’s one that could be big news for plastisol formulators and processors.

Time for a New Look at Liquid Color?

Liquid colorants are growing more popular with processors looking for a competitive advantage. Though perhaps not for everyone, they can offer more economical letdown ratios and work especially well with heat-sensitive materials.

Four Key Markets Drive Material Advances At K 2010

Last fall’s K 2010 fair in Germany drew dozens of materials suppliers to show off hundreds of new products, aimed especially at packaging,medical, automotive, and electrical/electronics.

Tips and Techniques: The Art Science Behind Getting the Color Right

Color is so much more than meets the eye.

K 2010 Preview, Materials Higher Performance, Better Processing, And Now Sustainability Share Spotlight at K

The K 2010 show will present new plastics materials for a wide range of industries, which makes it hard to generalize, but a few markets stand out prominently: packaging, medical, automotive, and electronic equipment.

Additives: Three Trends to Track

Additives that render plastic compounds antistatic or electrically and/or thermally conductive are in hot demand.

Chemicals & Additives at NPE 2003

Compounders, molders, and extruders will find new answers to virtually all their additive needs at NPE 2003.

Materials at NPE 2003

The footprint of thermoplastic materials suppliers at this year’s NPE is going to be fainter than usual.

It's Time to Get to Know Your Way Around Bioplastics

If you’re thinking about adding bioplastics to your portfolio of processing capabilities, it’s best to first find out what separates them from traditional synthetic polymers and how their differences will affect you.

NPE News in Additives

Colorants were the most numerous class of additives making news at the huge triennial plastics exhibition last month in Chicago. Some of the new colorants were aimed at specialized applications, from natural-fiber composites to laser marking, while others were for aesthetic special effects, such as color shifts and diamond-like sparkle.

Colorants for Non-Phthalate PVC Compounds

WEB EXCLUSIVE A series of non-phthalate colorants are specifically designed for non-phthalate-containing PVC compounds for use in injection molding, extrusion, and extrusion blow molding.

Enhancing Biopolymers: Additives Are Needed for Toughness, Heat Resistance & Processability

Plastics are going “green,” but they will need some help to get there. Biodegradable polymers derived from renewable resources are attracting lots of interest and publicity, but that enthusiasm is counterbalanced by persistent questions of availability, cost, performance, and processability. All these issues are inter-related: Increasing demand will lead to more capacity, which will presumably lead to lower prices. But the foundation is market demand, which ultimately depends on whether biopolymers will have the performance properties and processability to compete with existing non-renewable plastics.

Clear Road Ahead for TPOs, TPVs

Olefinic TPEs originally comprised only two classes of rubber-modified polypropylene, known as TPO and TPV. More recently, these have been supplemented by new types of olefinic elastomers that can be used on their own or as the rubber component in TPO/TPV compounds. Additionally, a small handful of specialty TPEs using olefinic matrices occupy niche applications.

TPEs Move Up the Performance Scale

This first of two articles on directions in TPE development focuses on styrenic, copolyester, polyamide, and TP urethane elastomers. The following article covers olefinics—TPOs, TPVs, and POEs.

Additives and Colorants Score Dramatic Advances

Among the host of new additives at K 2007 were a number of unusual entries: additives to add scratch resistance or reduce odor, leaps ahead in PP clarifying, specialized antioxidant protection for nanocomposites, a growth enhancer for greenhouse films, and a naturally free-flowing TiO2. In addition, “Green” was the theme of exhibits that highlighted “all-natural” additives for biopolymers, and colors to enliven recycled resins.

New Starch-Based Bioplastics Arrive

Two new families of starch-based bioplastics are coming to the U.S. market.

New Resins and Modifiers for Extruded Profiles

Among new developments discussed at the Profiles 2007 conference in Charlotte, N.C., were high-melt-strength polyolefin elastomers for use as ingredients in TPO compounds that can compete with TPVs and flexible PVC.

New Additives and Colorants To Debut at K 2007

The world’s largest plastics show next month in Dusseldorf will highlight an unusual mix of new polymer additives, including some based on novel chemistries that reportedly set new levels of performance.

What's New at the Show in MATERIALS

The major thrust in new materials at K is engineering thermoplastics for automotive, appliance, medical, and electrical/electronic parts.

NPE 2006 News Wrap-Up: Materials

From PPs for frozen-food packaging to nylons and alloys that withstand the heat of circuit-board soldering or automotive paint ovens, NPE 2006 was rich in news of commodity and engineering resins and TPEs.

NPE 2006 News Wrap-Up: Chemicals and Additives

There were new additives for every need at NPE 2006: Make your plastics prettier with new colorants. Make them stronger with new fillers and reinforcements. Make them lighter with foaming agents. Or just make them go away with improved purging agents and biodegradable masterbatches.

What to See at NPE 2006: Materials

Fewer thermoplastic materials suppliers will make the trip to Chicago this year.

What to See at NPE 2006: Chemicals and Additives

Compounders, molders, and extruders will be treated to a wide range of new additives at NPE 2006.

Nanocomposites Do More With Less

For skeptics who may doubt that nanocomposites have yet proven themselves commercially viable materials, last year’s Nanocomposites 2005 Conference in San Francisco presented plenty of evidence that “nanos” are beginning to live up to their promise.

Headlines for the Next 50 Years

Ever wonder what it would be like to get tomorrow’s newspaper today? After reviewing the most important technical developments of the past 50 years in our October issue, we asked industry experts to help us imagine the biggest headlines in plastics from now to 2055. What we got was a mixture of predictions of what will happen and a wish list of what should happen.

Colorant Makers Expand Services to Speed Customers' Product Development

Independent color-concentrate producers have been expanding the range of services they offer beyond simple color matching.

Chasing Nanocomposites

Nano-sized particles have mega-potential in plastics because just a pinch does so much more than heavy loadings of other additives. Three recent conferences presented almost 200 papers on the feverish pace of ‘nano’ R&D on boosting plastics’ mechanical and barrier properties, flame retardancy, and electrical conductivity.

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