Additives

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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polyolefins

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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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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Additives

NIR Sortable Dark Colorants Get Green Light from APR

Avient’s OnColor NIR line are preferred for HDPE in black and dark colors and similar recognition is being sought for PP.

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Insight Polymers Expands Advanced Compounding Facilities

New twin-screw extrusion line further expands high temperature process capabilities and a configuration of screw elements  that enables reactive extrusion.

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sustainability

Association of Plastics Recyclers Recognizes Cavitated PE Technology

Void Technologies’ VO+ PE Masterbatch Technology Achieves Critical Guidance Recognition

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Extrusion

Understanding the ‘Science’ of Color

And as with all sciences, there are fundamentals that must be considered to do color right. Here’s a helpful start.

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Additives

Hallstar Acquires Lanxess’ Polymer Additives Production site in Greensboro, N.C.

Hallstar is gaining new product lines of brominated flame retardants and phthalate-free plasticizers including benzoate and citrate esters.  

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Additives

Flame-Retardant Synergists in Masterbatch Form

Tolsa is launching masterbatch capability for its Adins FR products at K 2022  

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sustainability

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

Collaboration will demonstrate elements of HDPE and PP recycling.

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