PVC
Clariant Examines the Role of Color in a 'Circular Economy'
Top Clariant pigment expert sums up color compatibility with the plastics circular economy with a focus on packaging.
Read MoreAdditives: Novel Non-Phthalate Plasticizers for Flexible PVC
Valtris launches new biobased and fast-fusing phthalate plasticizers.
Read MorePrices Down for Polyolefins & PET
A flat-to-downward pricing trajectory generally applies to all five major commodity resins going into August.
Read MorePrices of Polyolefins, PET Softer; PS, PVC Up for Short Term
Overall, supply outstripping demand likely to keep price trajectory flat-to-down.
Read MoreFour Packaging Trends to Consider for 2020
Chroma Color’s Bishop Beall discusses his views on key trends to consider in the development of plastic packaging going forward.
Read MoreAlong with Sustainability, Advancements in Materials & Additives to be Highlighted at K 2019
Expect to see new materials and additives address sustainability but also emerging and growing technologies such as electrification of vehicles.
Read MoreDownward Pricing for Polyolefins, PET; Flat-to-Up for PS, PVC
Overall, slowed global demand and improved supply/demand balance scenarios are likely to keep prices of the five volume resins relatively stable.
Read MoreGenerally Flat-to-Down for Prices of Volume Resins
PP, PVC are the exception with prices on ‘short-term’ upward trajectory.
Read MorePrices Up for PE, PP, PS
An upward pricing trajectory could be short lived. PVC and PET prices are flat or lower.
Read MorePerstrop's Non-Phthalate PVC Plasticizer Gets 'Green Light' from FDA
Pevalen polyester plasticizer approved for use in repeated-use PVC food-contact articles.
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