Commodity Resins

Commodity Resins

Clariant to Supply Catalyst for New 1.2 Million Ton Propane Dehydrogenation Unit

Clariant was awarded the contract by Zhejiang Petroleum for its new propylene production plant. 

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Commodity Resins

Indorama Ventures and Rebhan Launch Glass-Like PET Packaging for Premium Beauty Brands

Luxyclear EBM PET 5508 is a specialty PET grade for extrusion blow molding that offers glass-like clarity.

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Commodity Resins

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers Introduces Resin Grade for Rotational Molding

ExxonMobil introduces Exceed Tough m 4536UV12, a polyethylene resin offering outstanding impact performance, high ESCR and a broad processing window for rotational molding applications.

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PFAS Free PPAs are Advancing, But Processing Adjustments Still Critical

As non-PFAS polymer processing aids for blown film extrusion evolve, approaches to using them and maintaining equipment are as important as ever. 

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Eastman Tritan Copolyester Supports BPA-Free Chocolate Mold Production

Cabrellon Srl expands its portfolio with Tritan Renew copolyester, adding 25% certified recycled content.

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Commodity Resins

July 2026: Flat-to-Down Price Trajectory for Volume Resins?

While uncertainty remains due to geopolitical risks, the sharp price escalation of nearly all resins has slowed and is reversing in some cases.

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polyolefins

LG Chem Downgauging Monomaterial Film

Customized polyethylene resin for thin, recyclable film is built on machine direction oriented polyethylene and biaxially oriented polyethylene.

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Commodity Resins

June 2026: Upward Price Trajectory for the Five Commodity Resins Continues

Polyolefins face highest price hikes due to the Iranian conflict’s disruption of global energy, feedstock and resin trade flows.

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PureCycle Resin Recognized as PCR Content Under New Jersey Law

New Jersey has a minimum recycled content mandate level that increases every three years. 

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Commodity Resins

Baerlocher Hosts 10th PVC Technical Summit

Presenters covered technical and leadership topics for a record-breaking audience. 

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