Commodity Resins
Glass Filled PP Compounds Replace Standard GF Nylons 66 and 6
Teknor Apex’s modified GF PP compound replaces a GF nylon 66 in AdBlue tank cover for Mercedes, resulting in several processing advantages.
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Graphene Masterbatches for Flexible and Rigid Polyolefin Packaging and Beyond
Brazilian start-up Gerdau Graphene joins a growing group of graphene additives suppliers with a focus on boosting properties of large volume commodity thermoplastics.
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Melt Flow Rate Testing–Part 1
Though often criticized, MFR is a very good gauge of the relative average molecular weight of the polymer. Since molecular weight (MW) is the driving force behind performance in polymers, it turns out to be a very useful number.
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PP Compounds for Foam Injection Molding
SABIC’s new mineral-reinforced PP compounds said to deliver excellent aesthetics for visible automotive interior parts with complex geometries.
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Nova Issues its Eighth Annual Sustainability Report
Among the company’s advancements in this arena, Nova’s product offerings are a key highlight.
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Borealis and Partners Move Forward with Crosslinked PE and PP Pipes Based on Renewable Feedstock
The company’s partnerships in these new drop-in solutions significantly advances carbon footprint reduction.
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Volume Resin Prices Move in Different Directions
PE, PP, PVC, and ABS prices slump, while PS, PET, PC, and nylons 6 and 66 prices rise.
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Plastics Industry Association and Vinyl Sustainability Council Partner on Unique Conference Experience
Plans are for the collocation of two important industry conferences to make it easier for participating companies and attendees alike.
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Elactrostatically Discharged PS Film for Thermoformed Electronics Packaging
The new Scanfoil PS ESD from Polykemie’s Scanfill allows for customized conductivity based on the application.
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Formulating LLDPE/LDPE Blends For Abuse–Resistant Blown Film
A new study shows how the type and amount of LDPE in blends with LLDPE affect the processing and strength/toughness properties of blown film. Data are shown for both LDPE-rich and LLDPE-rich blends.
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