Additives
Additives: Masterbatch of Optimized Antiblock and Slip Combination for PE Blown Film
DuPont’s Dow Corning AMB-12235 launched at Chinaplas 2019 represents a new-generation of silicone-based masterbatch that features optimized combination of compatible additives to simplify processing, logistics.
Read MoreAdditives:Translucent 'Frost' Effect Colorants for PET Bottles
PolyOne’s Smartbatch Frost Collecton of color masterbatches launched at Chinaplas 2019.
Read MoreAdditives: New Antioxidant Formulations for Polyolefins, Engineering Resins and Elastomers
SI Group showcasing specialty performance additives for polyolefins, engineering resins and elastomers at Chinaplas 2019.
Read MoreAdditives: Liquid Strengthening Additive Substantially Boosts Physical Properties of Recycled Polymers
Riverdale Global’s +Restore additive has been shown to strenghten PP, PP copolymer and HDPE regrind.
Read MorePolymers that Change Fluorescence or Color When Under Mechanical Load Under Investigation
A Swiss-Japanese university team is investigating a sensor molecule (“mechanophore”) that emits fluorescent light that could be used as a built-in warning for when parts are near failure.
Read MorePatented Additive for Nano-Degradation of Broad Range of Thermoplastics Used in Packaging
Timeplast can mimic the natural enzymatic process up to 100% through a thermo-chemical and synthetically-based approach.
Read MoreAdditives: UV Stabilizers for TPO Roofing and Durable Molded PE Goods
Two new HALS-based stabilizers from Solvay Polymer Additives developed to meet industry trends for higher weatherability performance in TPO roofing membranes and durable molded PE goods.
Read MoreAdditives: UV Stabilizer for Long-Term Weatherability of PE Greenhouse Films
Adeka/Amfine Chemical develops low-basicity HALS that resists sulfur fumigation and allows for long-term weatherability of agricultural PE films.
Read MoreColor Innovator Swain Dies at 90
Founder of Chroma Color was a member of Plastics Hall of Fame and Plastics Pioneers Association.
Read MoreMilliken Building Largest Clarifier Plant in its History
Growing global demand for Millad NX 8000 clarifier in PP applications is driving this major capacity expansion.
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