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RI
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Compounders, molders, and extruders will find new answers to virtually all their additive needs at NPE 2003.
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.
A number of major businesses have changed hands recently.
A new series of color concentrates that includes many color options for engineering-grade copolyester TPEs is available from Teknor Color, Pawtucket, R.I.
WEB EXCLUSIVE A new series of color concentrates that includes many color options for engineering-grade copolyester TPEs is said to be fully compliant with the European Union’s RoHS Directive.
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.
A new type of color concentrate is said to allow packaging for beauty products achieve more dramatic color-shift effects than were previously possible.
A line of color concentrates is said to provide a luxurious metallic look to health and beauty-aid packaging.
A color system developed specifically for PET and initially offered only as minibeads is newly available in three alternative forms.
Here is a do-it-yourself guide to solving the 16 most common injection molding process problems in a step-by-step fashion.
What is said to be the first biocide-containing color masterbatch has been introduced for wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking and other building profiles based on polyolefins and rigid or flexible PVC.
Compounders, molders, and extruders will be treated to a wide range of new additives at NPE 2006.
A new family of 14 light-stabilized colorants is available in multiple forms and resins for a wide range of interior and exterior building products.
Independent color-concentrate producers have been expanding the range of services they offer beyond simple color matching.
Several new commercial or experimental materials offer rotational molders higher stiffness, toughness, and processability in applications from toys to large storage tanks.
Molders, extruders, and compounders found a host of new additives, including colorants, compatibilizers, impact modifiers, foaming agents, and processing aids.