Commodity Resins
Dow and BiologiQ Collaborate on Evaluation of Plant-Based Polymers
Potential synergies are being explored between BiologiQ’s NuPlasticQ biopolymer and Dow’s PE resin portfolio.
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Braskem America in New U.S. Distribution Partnership with PolyQuest for PP
Partnership leverages PolyQuest’s resin portfolio expansion and Braskem’s position as the largest PP producer in the Americas.
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Milliken Building Largest Clarifier Plant in its History
Growing global demand for Millad NX 8000 clarifier in PP applications is driving this major capacity expansion.
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Materials: Non-Silver Antimicrobial Technology for PP, ABS, PC
Lotte’s new Evermoin technology boasts safe, effective, fast-acting, and durable protection in fight against healthcare associated infections.
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Nova Chemicals is Exclusive "Platinum Sustainability Sponsor" of 2019 Canada Winter Games
The sponsorship is targeted to help fund sustainable practices at The Games, as well as enduring community resources.
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Braskem Moves Closer to Developing 'Green' PET
With Danish technology partner, Braskem has started up renewable MEG demonstration unit.
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Materials: High-Performance PVC Elastomer Insulation Compounds
Teknor Apex’s new Flexalloy 89504-90 compounds provide multiple options for wire & cable manufacturers.
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Eastman to Launch Advanced Circular Recycling Technology
Through the methanolysis process, polyester-based waste products are broken down to their building blocks which can be reintroduced for new polyester-based polymer production.
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Prices of Volume Resins to End First Quarter Largely Flat-to-Down; PS & PVC Move Up
Decline in raw materials, slowed demand, record-high inventories and lower-priced imports in some cases impacted most resins.
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Braskem Pursues Studies in Chemical Recycling
Actions of Braskem and partners will promote the reuse of post-consumer plastics by manufacturers.
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