Commodity Resins

NPE

Updated Interactive Tool for Predicting Multilayer Film Performance

NPE 2024: NOVA Chemicals presents the latest enhancements to its Bonfire Multilayer Property Predictor and new Syndigo rPE portfolio

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Additives

LyondellBasell Invests in Advanced Technology for Masterbatch Solutions

The new investment for the Americas complements the company’s testing assets in Europe.  

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Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 3: Field Failures

Polyethylene parts can fail when an inappropriate density is selected. Let’s look at some examples and examine what happened and why.

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Commodity Resins

Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels Made With E-Glass and Thermoplastic Resin Systems

Avient’s Polystrand ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are a cost-competitive alternative to other fibers and thermosets

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Prices Up for All Volume Resins

First quarter was ending up with upward pricing, primarily due to higher feedstock costs and not supply/demand fundamentals.

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INEOS and Supply Chain Partners Collaborate on Premium Film Packaging with 50% Recycled Plastic

PepsiCo launches its new Sunbites brand snack packaging in the U.K. and Ireland

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polyolefins

The Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 2: Density and Molecular Weight

PE properties can be adjusted either by changing the molecular weight or by altering the density. While this increases the possible combinations of properties, it also requires that the specification for the material be precise.

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NPE

Thin Wall Injection Molding PE Portfolio Expanded

NPE 2024: NOVA Chemicals has expanded its TWIM PE offerings with Surpass IFs 730 and Ifs932 high-melt injection molding grades  

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polyolefins

The Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 1: The Basics

You would think we’d know all there is to know about a material that was commercialized 80 years ago. Not so for polyethylene. Let’s start by brushing up on the basics.

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ExxonMobil Highlighting Solutions for Primary and Industrial Packaging and More

The company is also showcasing innovations in hygiene, medical and agricultural sectors.

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing