Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Solvay Launches First ISCC Plus Certified Sulfone Polymers

Solvay accelerates carbon footprint reduction of Udel PSU & Radel PPSU at Marietta, Ohio with certified circular feedstock

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Additives

Patent Filed for Non-Halogen Flame Retardant for PC and Alloys

FRX Innovations’ new patent for Nofia FR additives for consumer electronics, electric cars, home appliances and more.  

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M. Holland Company Obtains ISCC Plus Certification

With this globally recognized certification, M. Holland has demonstrated it can reliably distribute advanced and chemically recycled materials to support customers in meeting sustainability goals.

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Additives

Gelest Expands Organosilane Antimicrobial Manufacturing,

The company’s upgrade is said to have led a dramatic improvement in efficiency and economies of scale. 

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polyolefins

PP Prices May Plunge, Others Are Mostly Flat

PP prices appear on the verge a major downward trajectory, with some potential of a modest downward path for others.

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Commodity Resins

Fungi Makes Meal of Polypropylene

University of Sydney researchers identify two strains of fungi that can biodegrade hard to recycle plastics like PP.

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High-Flowability PBT for Single-Layer Molded Coffee Capsules and Cosmetics Packaging

BASF’s Ultradur B1520 FC and Ultradur Barrier B1520FC LM boasts high barrier and low migration.

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Elastomers

Biobased TPU for Broad Range of Applications

BASF’s Elastollan N contains 50% renewable raw material.

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Barrier PBT for Monolayer Film Extrusion and Thermoforming

BASF’s Ultradur Barrier B6560 M2 FC TF said to close the gap between monomaterial solutions and recycling of packaging.

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Avient Launches Upgraded CAE Capabilities for Materials Selection

Enhanced visual simulation designed to support the use of plastics in structural applications.

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BASF Receives ISCC Plus Certification to Expand its Valeras Plastic Additives Offerings

Initial certification includes antioxidants produced at BASF manufacturing sites in Switzerland and the U.S.

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Testing

Inline Inspection System for Wood Plastic Composites

Pixargus’ ProfilControl 7 DX WoodPlasticComposites measure all dimensions and geometrics, including deep grooves.

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Blending & Dosing