Commodity Resins
Along with Sustainability, Advancements in Materials & Additives to be Highlighted at K 2019
Expect to see new materials and additives address sustainability but also emerging and growing technologies such as electrification of vehicles.
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Additives: Peroxide Concentrates for Viscosity Modification of PP & Crosslinking of EVA, PE, TPE
Addisperse’s new peroxide additives include a viscosity modifier for PP and recycling markets and a crosslinking agent for polyolefins. .
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Additives: Odor Eliminator for Recycled and Filled Plastic Compounds
Addisperse’s proprietary odor eliminator technology works on both common and challenging malodors.
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Some Key Takeaways from GPS 2019
Sustainability dominated panel discussion at GPS 2019 and IHS Markit pros provided five-year forecasts on volume resins.
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Downward Pricing for Polyolefins, PET; Flat-to-Up for PS, PVC
Overall, slowed global demand and improved supply/demand balance scenarios are likely to keep prices of the five volume resins relatively stable.
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Molder of Large Totes Save Material & Energy Costs with Recycled PP
Aaron Industries’ 100% recycled PP compound fortified with Milliken’s specialty modifier boosts MFI and retains strength.
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A Bright Future for Thermally Conductive Plastics
Lighter weight, lower cost, and greater impact strength, moldability and customization are rapidly driving demand for thermoplastics that help keep electronics, lighting and car engines cool.
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Prices of Volume Resins Mostly Flat or Lower
PP, PVC are the exceptions, with prices on ‘short-term’ upward path.
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Avantium to Scale-Up Commercialization of PEF
Now with 100% ownership of Synvina, Avantium is creating new avenues for commercializing its YXY technology to challenge PET.
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ExxonMobil and SABIC to Proceed with Olefins/PE Joint Venture
A major 50/50 olefins joint venture project first announced in 2016, by ExxonMobil Chemical and SABIC, has received final environmental regulatory approval.
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