polyolefins
Novel Class of Engineering Thermoplastic for High-Heat Capacitor Films
Borealis’s Stelora is thermal performance gap between PP capacitor films and films based on high-temperature PPS, PTFE and PEEK.
Read MoreTopas Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Recognized for Recyclability with PE Film
Polyplastics’ COC has earned broader recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR).
Read MoreHalogen-Free Flame Retardant for Crosslinked & Non-Crosslinked PE Foams
Tosaf’s FR9185PE masterbatch reportedly helps prevent the spread and acceleration of fire even at low concentrations.
Read MorePP Prices May Plunge, Others Are Mostly Flat
PP prices appear on the verge a major downward trajectory, with some potential of a modest downward path for others.
Read MoreFungi Makes Meal of Polypropylene
University of Sydney researchers identify two strains of fungi that can biodegrade hard to recycle plastics like PP.
Read MoreNew Facility Refreshes Post-Consumer PP by Washing Out Additives, Contaminants
PureCycle prepares to scale up its novel solvent recycling approach as new facility nears completion.
Read MorePrices of Volume Resins Generally Flat or Lower
Exceptions in early March were PP and PS, which moved up solely due to feedstock constraints, along with slight upward movement in PVC and PET.
Read MoreHeartland Polymers Begins Integrated Production at PDH/PP Complex
The new PDH plant is now providing on-site feedstock for Norh America’s only integrated, single-site commercial PP production.
Read MoreNOVA Chemicals Sets Bold ESG Aspirations
Included are 30% of PE sales to come from recycled content by 2030 and expansion of its Advanced Sclairtech product portfolio.
Read MoreCellulose Fiber Reinforced PP Targets Automotive
The material is seen as a suitable candidate for use in door module carriers, center consoles, and armrest cores.
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