Additives

Conference Uncovers Innovations Across a Range of Processes, Markets
New materials and additives for injection and blow molding, extrusion, compounding, and thermoforming highlighted the SPE Polyolefins Conference.

New Additive Compatibilizes PE/PP Alloys
Multiblock polymer, when added in small amounts to a mix of the two otherwise incompatible polyolefins, creates a mechanically tough blend.

New ‘Long’ Carbon Nanotubes Promising In Thermoplastics, LSR
Novel hair-like nanotubes are said to “love thermoplastics” and to provide electrical conductivity at very low loadings.

Lanxess to Acquire Chemtura
Chemtura shareholders approve acquisition which will will make Lanxess one of the major players in additives for a broad range of industries.

Compounder, Color Concentrate House Turns 50
Modern Dispersions founder Janos Kozma's started in his garage after he emigrated from Hungary.

New Resins & Additives Galore at K 2016
A wide range of interesting developments in materials technologies were sprinkled in with some intriguing announcements of new ventures at K 2016.

Baerlocher to Expand Metal Soap Capacity by 50%
The scheduled major expansion is driven by accelerating demand for stabilizers and other additives from the North American PE and PVC industries.

BASF Plans Global Expansion in Additives
More light-stabilizer production slated in Alabama.

No Hard Coating Needed
Now There’s an Additive That Improves Scratch/Mar Resistance in Molded & Extruded Parts

BASF to Expand North American Capacity of UV Stabilizers
Capital investment to boost production of Tinuvin product lines in step with polyolefin capacity expansions.