Materials

Additives

Highly-Loaded Masterbatch for Short-Run Color Inventories

Ampacet’s RediBatch black and white colorants in a universal carrier offers processors more flexibility and faster speed to market.

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Manufacturer of Sanitary Fittings & Fixtures Opts for ABS with up to 100% Recycle Content

Ineos Styrolution’s new Novadur Eco chosen by Hansgrohe for their chrome plated sanitary fittings.  

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Additives

Graphene Nanotubes for TPU Hoses

OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes shown to prevent static electricity buildup in TPU hoses used in flour milling, pharmaceutical, wood processing industries.

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Additives

Asahi Kasei Collaborates on Development of High-Quality Recycled Carbon Fiber

Working with academic partners, Asahi Kasei has developed new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds.  

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Elastomers

TPEs Meets NSF 51 Regulation for Commercial Food Equipment

Kraiburg’s new TPE series aimed at seals/gaskets, valves, flexible connectors, food contact hoses, and more.

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Additives

Colorants for E&E in PE, EVA, PBT, and Universal Carriers

Ampacet’s new ElTech masterbatches formulated to meet stringent E&E market requirements.

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Commodity Resins

Braskem to Explore Biobased PP Production in the U.S.

Evaluation project underway on Braskem opting to invest in biobased PP including potential partnership opportunities with clients, OEMs, and suppliers.

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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 25: Silicones

The long road to the development of silicone resulted in a chemistry that is remarkably versatile.  

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Construction

Cross-Linkable Formulations for Photovoltaic Cables

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

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Additives

Halogen-Free Flame Retardant for PC Film or Sheet

CAI’s new proprietary ST-SR487 additive in compounded PC achieved UL 94 VO with 0.25mm thick film.  

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