Additives
Additives: Liquid Strengthening Additive Substantially Boosts Physical Properties of Recycled Polymers
Riverdale Global’s +Restore additive has been shown to strenghten PP, PP copolymer and HDPE regrind.
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Polymers that Change Fluorescence or Color When Under Mechanical Load Under Investigation
A Swiss-Japanese university team is investigating a sensor molecule (“mechanophore”) that emits fluorescent light that could be used as a built-in warning for when parts are near failure.
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Patented Additive for Nano-Degradation of Broad Range of Thermoplastics Used in Packaging
Timeplast can mimic the natural enzymatic process up to 100% through a thermo-chemical and synthetically-based approach.
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Additives: UV Stabilizers for TPO Roofing and Durable Molded PE Goods
Two new HALS-based stabilizers from Solvay Polymer Additives developed to meet industry trends for higher weatherability performance in TPO roofing membranes and durable molded PE goods.
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Additives: UV Stabilizer for Long-Term Weatherability of PE Greenhouse Films
Adeka/Amfine Chemical develops low-basicity HALS that resists sulfur fumigation and allows for long-term weatherability of agricultural PE films.
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Color Innovator Swain Dies at 90
Founder of Chroma Color was a member of Plastics Hall of Fame and Plastics Pioneers Association.
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Milliken Building Largest Clarifier Plant in its History
Growing global demand for Millad NX 8000 clarifier in PP applications is driving this major capacity expansion.
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Additives: Novel Multifunctional Masterbatch Boosts PET Bottle Production Efficiency
Sukano’s novel ‘mobility’ masterbatch allows bottle makers and brand owners to run conveyor belts and robots at maximized speed.
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Materials: Non-Silver Antimicrobial Technology for PP, ABS, PC
Lotte’s new Evermoin technology boasts safe, effective, fast-acting, and durable protection in fight against healthcare associated infections.
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Additives: High-Temperature Colorants for High-Temperature Resins in Healthcare Applications and More
PolyOne’s Colorant Chromatic colorant/additive masterbatches for polysulfone-based resins offered in custom and laser markable colors as well as pre-colored compounds.
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