polyolefins

polyolefins

Live Demos at K 2022 Highlight Recyclate, Processing Equipment, and Additives

Collaboration will demonstrate elements of HDPE and PP recycling.

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polyolefins

Milliken Starts Production of New PP Clarifier Plant

Milliken’s Blacksburg, S.C., plant will allow company to double production of Millad NX 8000.

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Finnish Tech Center to Commercialize Chemical Recycling Process for Polyolefins

Process developed by VTT reduces waste polyolefins back to olefins will be basis for new company.

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sustainability

Several PP Products Now Eligible for "Widely Recyclable" Label

How2Recycle labeling program upgrades status of PP tubs, bottles, jugs, and jars.

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polyolefins

Melt Flow Rate Testing–Part 1

Though often criticized, MFR is a very good gauge of the relative average molecular weight of the polymer. Since molecular weight (MW) is the driving force behind performance in polymers, it turns out to be a very useful number.

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polyolefins

PP Compounds for Foam Injection Molding

SABIC’s new mineral-reinforced PP compounds said to deliver excellent aesthetics for visible automotive interior parts with complex geometries.

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Commodity Resins

Formulating LLDPE/LDPE Blends For Abuse–Resistant Blown Film

A new study shows how the type and amount of LDPE in blends with LLDPE affect the processing and strength/toughness properties of blown film. Data are shown for both LDPE-rich and LLDPE-rich blends.

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polyolefins

Density & Molecular Weight in Polyethylene

This so-called 'commodity' material is actually quite complex, making selecting the right type a challenge.

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LLDPEs Combine Stiffness, Toughness & Easy Processing

ExxonMobil’s new Exceed S series can reduce the complexity of film structures and formulations while boosting processability and film performance.  

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Additives

Colorants with Synthetic Leather Look for HDPE Blow Molded Packaging

  Ampacet’s Synthetic Leather color palette projects luxury look of leather.  

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