polyolefins
Ineos and Plastic Energy Collaborate on Advanced Plastic Recycling Facility
The planned Ineos and Plastic Energy facility will use the latter’s patented TAC technology to break down plastic waste and turn it into ‘premium’ polyollefin-based plastics.
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Dow Develops Simplified, Lightweight Design for Face Shields in the Fight Against Coronavirus; Calls Out for Fabrication Partner
Dow shares open-source design of new face shield for healthcare professionals and is seeking fabricators to accelerate prodution to address PPE shortages.
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Aptar Seeks FDA Emergency Authorization for N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Decontamination with ActivShield
Aptar aims to contribute in the battle against coronavirus with its ActivShield controlled-release chlorine dioxide decontamination strips.
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Troy University's Center for Materials & Manufacturing Sciences Looking for Sustainable Personal Protection Equipment Materials
Spurred by coronavirus pandemic, Troy University researchers are exploring recycled HDPE for PPE and the recycling of uncontaminated medical packaging.
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Borealis Completes Acquisition of Nova's 50% Ownership Share in Novealis
The three-way polyolefins venture Bayport Polymers is now a 50/50 joint venture between Borealis and Total.
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'Live-in-Mode' Braskem Employees Ensure Continued PP Production in the Battle Against Coronavirus
Volunteer Braskem workers move into plant to supply PP for nonwoven fabric used in N95 masks and more.
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Novel Washable PE-Based Health Mask Produced Via Thermoforming
Responding to coronavirus outbreak, Orbis is offering its BiOAID mask technology to interested thermoformers.
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Prices of Volume Resins Flat to Down
Key drivers for the trajectory of resin prices include supply outpacing demand, lower feedstock costs, and uncertainty about coronavirus effects.
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Polykemi Swiftly Responds with Material Delivery to Manufacturer of Respirators
Polykemi’s PP-based compound urgently needed for respirator filtration components in the fight against Coronavirus.
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Industrial-Scale Renewable PP Underway at Borealis' Belgium Plants
While new developments in biobased plastics continue, might the effort to combat Covid-19 lead to some delays and a temporary suspension of bans of single-use ‘virgin’ plastic items?
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