Additives
Comprehensive, Scientific Overview of Plastics and the Environment
Veteran plastics materials scientist tackles waste, litter, microplastics, degradation and other related topics in his book The Plastics Paradox
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Durable PVC DPHP Plasticizer Based on Renewable Material
Perstorp’s Emoltene 100 Pro is a drop-in for existing flexible formulations with the added benefit of a lower carbon footprint.
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Jewel-Toned Colorants for Blow Molded and Injection Molded Polyolefins
Ampacet’s Gemstones Collection said to provide a luxury reflective look to PE, HDPE and PP packaging and consumer products.
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Top 10 Modern Trends in Performance Plastics
Curbell Plastics’ senior 大象传媒 development director weighs in.
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Oxygen Scavenger for up to 100% rPET
Avient’s non-nylon based Amosorb 4020R said to provide rPET packaging with full, consistent oxygen scavenging performance and enhanced aesthetics.
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Huber to Fully Own Magnifin Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Business
Huber has signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire their 50% ownership stake in their 50/50 joint venture
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Additive Masterbatches for BOPE Films
Tosaf working with Brückner Maschinenbau has validated the good processing properties of its new BOPE masterbatches.
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Microcapsules Filled with Liquid Lubricants for Plastics Look Promising
German plastics research institutes’ project underway have developed self-lubricating plastics that achieve up to 85% less wear.
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OTC Medicine Bottles Made with Less Plastic
With new barrier technology, GSK Consumer Healthcare aims to have transitioned to more sustainable bottles for its Advil portfolio by 2022.
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Cimbar Performance Minerals Acquires Tor Minerals
Acquisition expands Cimbar’s offerings in specialty minerals including flame retardants and TiO2.
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