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Additives

NeoGraf in Exclusive Technology Agreement with Australia’s First Graphene

The 10-yr deal sets the stage for explosive growth for NeoGraf’s graphene products in a range of markets, including the thermoplastics and composites industries.

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Additives

High-Temperature Foaming Agents Reduce Weight and Costs for Engineering Resins

iD Additives’s Micro Fine Cell product line increasingly used for PC, PC blends, nylons and more.  

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Postprocessing

Brian Croke Promoted to VP Technology of Enercon Industries Corporation

Croke now leads Enercon’s engineering and product development teams.

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PTXPO Spotlight: Wittmann Battenfeld

Wittmann Battenfeld discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

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Chinaplas 2022 Postponed

Scheduled from April 25-28 at National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the show has been postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases and restrictions in China.

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Elastomers

DL Chemical Completes Acquisition of Kraton

The merger enables Kraton to strengthen its global presence by leveraging DL Chemical’s manufacturing capabilities and footprint in the Asian market.

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Südpack and Clean Cycle Invest in Carboliq Chemical Recycling

The global film manufacturer and flexible packaging investment firm have a long-term investment in Rencenso’s Carboliq technology.

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Genomatica and Asahi Kasei Collaborate on Renewably-Sourced Nylon 66

Parnership will accelerate momentum for Genomatica’s new route to HMD and Ashai Kasei’s sustainability strategy

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Additives

FRX Polymers’ Flame Retardants Granted a GreenScreen Benchmark 3 Score for Electronic Devices

Three Nofia polymeric phosphorus-based FR additives earn one of the industry’s highest green non-toxic indicators of ESG compliance.

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Elastomers

SABIC Collaborates with Kraton for Production of Certified Renewable SBCs

The collaboration entails SABIC’s biobased butadiene for which each kilogram (2.2 lb) reduces CO2 emissions by an average of 4 kilograms (8.82 lb) compared to fossil-based virgin alternatives.  

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Plastics Size Reduction