PVC

Additives

CCR Specialty Chemicals Aims to Expand Additives for PVC Plastisols and Beyond

CCR sees potential for new aromatic oil blends for use as extenders in flexible PVC

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Materials: PVC Foaming Compounds Coated with Blowing Agent

PolyOne’s new Geon Cellular Vinyl formulationg for trim and molding applications feature a proprietary technology that alleviates separation and consistency issues. 

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resin pricing

Prices of PE, PP, PS Up; Flat-to-Down for PVC, PET

Potential for short-lived upward pricing trajectory possible for the polyolefins, PS.

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polystyrene

Mixed Signals on Resin Prices

Prices of PE, PVC and PET were flat in March, while PP dropped and PS moved up.

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PVC

Flat or Lower Resin Prices—Except for PS, PVC

Lower prices of feedstocks, slowed demand, record-high inventories, and lower-priced imports impacted resin prices.

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Nova Chemicals is Exclusive "Platinum Sustainability Sponsor" of 2019 Canada Winter Games

The sponsorship is targeted to help fund sustainable practices at The Games, as well as enduring community resources. 

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Construction

Materials: High-Performance PVC Elastomer Insulation Compounds

Teknor Apex’s new Flexalloy 89504-90 compounds provide multiple options for wire & cable manufacturers.

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polystyrene

Prices of Volume Resins to End First Quarter Largely Flat-to-Down; PS & PVC Move Up

Decline in raw materials, slowed demand, record-high inventories and lower-priced imports in some cases impacted most resins.

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polyolefins

Commodity Resin Prices Bottom Out

Flat-to-upward pricing trajectory predicted for the five highest-volume commodity resins.  

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Commodity Resins

Materials: Flexible PVC for Building Product Seals Forms Strong Bond to Rigid PVC

Apex 2310UV2 and 2316UV2 PVC compounds from Teknor Apex are UV- and fungus-resistant.

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