Commodity Resins
PP Prices Jump 33¢. Other Volume Resins Up, Too
The extraordinary Gulf Coast winter storm contributed to demand exceeding supply for nearly all resins. PP prices reacted most dramatically.
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Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Earns APR Recognition for Recyclability with HDPE
Polyplastics is developing key data to support industrywide sustainability efforts that will allow companies to confidently use its Topas COC to enhance the performance of recyclable products.
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New Liquid and Solid Versions of AA Scavengers for PET Water Bottles
Holland Colours next-generation TasteGuard AA scavenger boasts low dosing, enhanced recyclability of PET.
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Film Structure Designs Formulated with PCR Debuted by Nova Chemicals
Nova’s new series of customizable film structure designs formulated with post-consumer resin.
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UV Stabilizer for High-Speed PET Dairy Bottle Production
Holland Colours’ new Holcomer Thermostretch said to address how to accelerate PET production while maintaining a high level of light barrier protection.
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Lanxess to Acquire Emerald Kalama Chemicals
Emerald Kalama’s additives for plastics include non-phthalate PVC plasticizers and polyolefin modifiers.
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Prices Still Rising for Volume Resins
Global supply constraints on feedstocks and some resins, along with strong demand, are driving continued increases.
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Freezing Weather Conditions in the Gulf Coast Suspend Production of Polyolefins
Several Texas-based olefin/polyolefin production facilities shuttered.
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HDPE Represents a Step-Change in Performance for Blow Molded Bottles and Containers
ExxonMobil’s new Paxon SP5504 HDPE boasts excellent ESCR without compromising stiffness, impact, top load performance, or processability
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Sustainable Global Packaging for Toilet Cleansers
Henkel’s new packaging for two brands of cleaners boast more recycle content.
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