Commodity Resins
PE Flat, PP Moving Up; PS, PVC, PET Flat-to-Down
Resin and monomer production disruptions halted further price decreases, but there’s still downward potential.
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Polyolefin Discoloration: New Additive Solutions Solve Common Problems
There’s a growing demand for PE films with lower initial color and improved color stability, as well as better retention of physical properties. New stabilizer systems address these and similar concerns for molded PE and PP parts.
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P&G Launches New PP Recycling Venture With PureCycle Technologies
Patented technology uses proprietary process to remove color, odor and other contaminants from recycled material and produce a 100% “virgin-like” PP.
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General Polymers Further Expands its Thermoplastic Materials Portfolio
The less than a year-old company has expanded its geographic reach as well.
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ChevronPhillips to Start Up Two New PE Units; Braskem to Build Large PP Plant
Some of the expected new PE capacity is coming on stream, while plans for what will be the largest PP unit in the Americas are underway.
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Study Examines On-Purpose Propylene Technologies
IHS Markit sees on-purpose production of propylene as critical in meeting future demand for plastics.
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New Shelf-life Extending Packaging Technologies
Both Nova Chemicals and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America have launched novel packaging technologies.
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Most Resin Prices Down or Flat; PC and Nylon 66 Up for Now
Falling feedstock prices are a key driver as we enter the third quarter.
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Specialized Color and Additive Masterbatches Thwart Counterfeiters
Polyone’s collaboration with potable water equipment maker fends off pirates.
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Keurig to Produce Recyclable K-cup Pods in Canada by End of 2018
Push to make pods recyclable to ramp up in Canada.
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