Commodity Resins
Improving Twin-Screw Compounding of Reinforced Polyolefins
Compounders face a number of processing challenges when incorporating a high loading of low-bulk-density mineral filler into polyolefins. Here are some possible solutions.
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Biobased Polyolefin Compounds with Biobased Resin and/or Filler
Avient has expanded its Maxxam BIO line with grades that utilize natural fillers such as cellulose fiber or recycled coffee grounds.
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Suppliers Look for a Bottom in Resin Prices
Prices for first quarter could be flat for most commodity resins, with slight movement possible in the case of PET.
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Sumika Partners with Hexagon to Enable 60% Plastic Carbon Reduction for New Vehicles
Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass-fiber reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.
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Expanded Line of Metal-Like Thermoplastics Includes Sustainable Alternatives
Avient’s Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations include grades based on recycled and biobased resin and/or filler without sacrificing performance.
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Braskem to Explore Biobased PP Production in the U.S.
Evaluation project underway on Braskem opting to invest in biobased PP including potential partnership opportunities with clients, OEMs, and suppliers.
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Recycled Material Prices Show Stability Heading into 2023
After summer's steep drop, most prices leveled off in the second half.
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Cross-Linkable Formulations for Photovoltaic Cables
Avient’s Eccoh XL 8148 PE-based formulations support the rising need for solar power generation.
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Corpus Christi Polymer Resumes Construction of PTA/PET Plant
When CCP starts production in 2025, this will be the largest vertically-integrated PTA-PET production facility in the world.
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Prices of Volume Resins Drop--Except for PE
The downward trajectory appears to be continuing into the first quarter for most resin prices, though PE and possibly PP may remain somewhat stable.
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