Materials

First Fully 'Bioattributed' ABS

Ineos Styrolution’s Terulran Eco grades are based on renewable feedstock according to ISCC-certified mass balance approach.

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The Strain Rate Effect

The rate of loading for a plastic material is a key component of how we perceive its performance. 

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Biopolymers

BASF Launches Innovative Catalyst to Process Renewable Feedstocks

CircleStar catalyst decreases CO2 footprint in the bioethylene value chain for products ranging from jet fuel to plastics.

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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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sustainability

Ineos Styrolution and Coexpan Claim Food Contact Standards for 100% Mechanically Recycled Polystyrene

The food contact standards apply across all dairy product formats using the recycled PS.

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sustainability

Orbia Polymer Solutions’ Alphagary Business Launches PVC Compounds with Recycled Content

The new Infinitude PVC compounds are formulated with up to 70% recycled content.  

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resin pricing

Prices of Volume Resins Drop

Price relief is expected to continue through the fourth quarter for nine major commodity and engineering resins, driven by widespread supply/demand imbalances.  

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Biopolymers

Aquapak Partners with Industrial Physics to Facilitate Transition to Sustainable Packaging

The bioplastics manufacturer and its new testing & inspection partner will create a harmonized set for WVTR testing methods for its Hydropol biodegradable plastic.

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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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Commodity Resins

Expanded Polyolefins-Based Portfolio for Healthcare

ExxonMobil has expanded its polyolefin range of materials to meet changing medical market needs.

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