Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Commodity Resins

‘Monomaterial’ Trend in Packaging and Beyond Will Only Thrive

In terms of sustainability measures, monomaterial structures are already making good headway and will evolve even further.

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Additives

Fluorine-Free Processing Aid for Blown PE Films

Techmer PM’s new regulatory-compliant HiTerra T5 additive said to exceed expectations.

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‘Ultra-Durable’ PC for Healthcare Boasts Unique Properties Maintained Over a Wide Temperature Range

Covestro’s Makrolon 3638 offers durability from Cryogenic to steam sterilization conditions.

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PVC

First Quarter Looks Mostly Flat for Resin Prices

Temporary upward blips don't indicate any sustained movement in the near term.

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Commodity Resins

Glass-Filled, Halogen-Free FR PP for E&E, Automotive and More

Teknor’s Crealen offers excellent flammability ratings and superior glow wire ignition performance while maintaining properties after exposure to moisture and acid.

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Postprocessing

All-Motor Driven Pad Printing Machine

Deco Technology now selling the new ML-500E linear & servo motor driven from microPrint of Switzerland  

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Thermoforming

Automation in Thermoforming on the Rise

Equipment suppliers’ latest innovations exemplify this trend driven by factors such as labor shortages, higher-speed thermoformers and tighter quality control.

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Additives

Anti-Hydrolysis Additives for Nylon, Polyesters and Urethanes

CAI’s ST-H10 and ST-HT13 boasts long-durability of products exposed to moisture.

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Partially Biobased Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers Launched

Ineos Styrolution’s Styrolux Eco and K-Resin Eco are available with a renewable styrene monomer content of 60%.

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Portfolio of Recycled PE Resins Offered Under New Business

Nova’s new Syndigo brand of rPE is part of its newly established ´óÏó´«Ã½, Nova Circular Solutions.

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Acrylic-Based Compounds for Medical Devices

Roehm’s new Cyrolite GP-20 and MD zk6 copolymer compounds for injection molding and extrusion boast superior balance of properties.  

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Biopolymers

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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