Materials

K 2022 Additives & Materials: Sustainability in the Lead

Nearly all of the new additives highlighted at the big show are aimed at enhancing recyclability of commodity resins and some volume engineering resins such as nylon and PC. A few new materials, on which we had not previously reported, also surfaced at K 2022.  

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Covestro PC Chosen by Dermadry for Treatment Trays of Medical Device

Makrolon 2458 PC makes up key components of the latest device for treating hyperhidrosis.

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sustainability

‘Monomaterial’ Trend in Packaging and Beyond Will Only Thrive

In terms of sustainability measures, monomaterial structures are already making good headway and will evolve even further.

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Additives

Fluorine-Free Processing Aid for Blown PE Films

Techmer PM’s new regulatory-compliant HiTerra T5 additive said to exceed expectations.

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‘Ultra-Durable’ PC for Healthcare Boasts Unique Properties Maintained Over a Wide Temperature Range

Covestro’s Makrolon 3638 offers durability from Cryogenic to steam sterilization conditions.

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PVC

First Quarter Looks Mostly Flat for Resin Prices

Temporary upward blips don't indicate any sustained movement in the near term.

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Commodity Resins

Glass-Filled, Halogen-Free FR PP for E&E, Automotive and More

Teknor’s Crealen offers excellent flammability ratings and superior glow wire ignition performance while maintaining properties after exposure to moisture and acid.

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Additives

Anti-Hydrolysis Additives for Nylon, Polyesters and Urethanes

CAI’s ST-H10 and ST-HT13 boasts long-durability of products exposed to moisture.

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Partially Biobased Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers Launched

Ineos Styrolution’s Styrolux Eco and K-Resin Eco are available with a renewable styrene monomer content of 60%.

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Portfolio of Recycled PE Resins Offered Under New Business

Nova’s new Syndigo brand of rPE is part of its newly established business, Nova Circular Solutions.

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