Additives
Lanxess Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
Emerald’s additives such as non-phthalate PVC plasticizers and polyolefin modifiers will be integrated into Lanxess’ polymer additives business unit.
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Thermoforming Machinery Specialist Kiefel Expands its Natural Fiber Expertise
With its new technology center, Kiefel is investing in its own sustainable packaging research activities with a focus on natural fibers.
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Expanded Portfolio of Pigments Certified OK Compost Industrial
Clariant’s Pigments unit has added nine new pigments that meet the EU’s standard for compostable plastics products.
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Brüggeman & Grafe Develop Color-Stable eOrange Masterbatches for Molded & Extruded E-Mobility Nylon Compounds
What are said to be color-stable and cost-effectively processed eOrange nylon masterbatches for molded and extruded nylon components uses in E-mobility, have been jointly developed by Germany’s additives supplier Brüggeman and compounder Grafe.
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Lanxess Offers Pigments Service for Biodegradable Plastics
Lanxess’ Inorganic Pigments unit supports masterbatch producers in formulating colored biodegradable plastics through pigment analyses.
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BASF Launches New ‘Valeras’ Brand Sustainable Plastic Additives Platform
The Valeras portfolio included BASF’s plastic additives that enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals.
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Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business
Acquisition broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments for plastics and several other markets.
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Techmer PM and Cupron in Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Cupron’s Copper-Based Antimicrobial Technology
Techmer will act as Cupron’s primary technology partner, manufacturer, and sales & marketing representative.
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BASF Colors & Effects’ Black Pigment Gets Expanded Food Contact Compliance
BASF’s inorganic pigment Sicopal Black K 0098 can be used in recyclable black plastics for microwaveable and oven-ready food packaging articles.
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Antimicrobial Based on Elemental Zinc Shown to be Effective Against Super-Resistant Fungus
Parx Materials’ Seniconcentrate technology now shown to be effective against super-resistant fungus by 87%.
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