Commodity Resins
Density & Molecular Weight in Polyethylene
This so-called 'commodity' material is actually quite complex, making selecting the right type a challenge.
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HDPE for Machine Direction and Biaxially Oriented Films
Nova Chem’s new Surpass HPs153-A said to exhibit exceptional stability due to its broad orientation window.
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PP Impact Copolymer for TWIM Packaging
INVISTA’s new AP5197-LV PP is ‘fortified’ with Milliken’s DeltaMax performance modifier.
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Alpek Concludes Acquisition of Octal
Alpek in incorporating high-value PET sheet ´óÏó´«Ã½ into its portfolio through this acquisition.
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Mixed Pricing Outlook for Commodity Resins for Spring 2022
Prices of PE, PS may have peaked; they were slightly down for PP and PET, up for PVC.
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TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy Partner on U.S. Advanced Recycling Project
New Hope Energy will build the plant that will transform end-of-life plastic waste into a recycled feedstock that Total Energies will purchase and convert into virgin-quality polymers.
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LLDPEs Combine Stiffness, Toughness & Easy Processing
ExxonMobil’s new Exceed S series can reduce the complexity of film structures and formulations while boosting processability and film performance.
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Price Hikes Could Moderate in 2Q
Except for polyolefins, a prices of volume resins could hit a breather in the second quarter.
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McDonalds is Testing 50/50 PCR/Biobased Clear PP Cups
Ineos and Pactiv Evergreen are key part of the team in this project.
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Sustainable Lightweight PP Honeycomb Panel with Flax Fiber Composites
Belgium’s EconCore and Flaxco ‘pioneer’ use of flax in place of glass and carbon fiber composites in thermoplastic honeycomb.
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