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sustainability

BASF and Chinese Compounder Partner to Develop High-Quality Recycled Plastics Compounds

Zhejiang REEF Technology to use BASF’ IrgaCycle sustainable additives in its recycled thermoplastic compound.  

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polyolefins

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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Flow Additive Leaves No Residual Effects in PLA Compounds

CAI’s ST-PA210 bioplastic lubricating agent tested by third-party lab for impact on food-contact compliance.

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NeoGraf in Exclusive Technology Agreement with Australia’s First Graphene

The 10-yr deal sets the stage for explosive growth for NeoGraf’s graphene products in a range of markets, including the thermoplastics and composites industries.

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High-Temperature Foaming Agents Reduce Weight and Costs for Engineering Resins

iD Additives’s Micro Fine Cell product line increasingly used for PC, PC blends, nylons and more.  

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FRX Polymers’ Flame Retardants Granted a GreenScreen Benchmark 3 Score for Electronic Devices

Three Nofia polymeric phosphorus-based FR additives earn one of the industry’s highest green non-toxic indicators of ESG compliance.

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MITO Materials Raises Funding for Graphene Additive Technology

MITO’s additives said to enhance fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics up to 135% beyond standard performance metrics.  

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LFT-PP Made of Regenerated Cellulose

Polyplastics’ new eco-friendly Plastron LFT boasts weight reduction and mechanical strength.  

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The Compound Company Acquires ExxonMobil's Exxelor Polymers

The chemically modified Exxelor polyolefin and elastomer based resins are used as impact modifiers and compatibilizers to enhance the performance of engineering thermoplastics and other polymers.  

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First Stretch Film Approved for Use in Potentially Explosive Areas

Film maker DuoPlast and BASF collaborate on production of new film that avoids the ignition source electrostatics.

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New Tinius Olsen VectorExtensometer testing