Construction
DowDuPont to Complete Spin-Off of Companies
Following last month’s spin-off of a ‘new’ Dow, the spin-off of an independent DuPont materials company and the new Corteva agriculture firm will take place June 1.
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Materials: PVC Foaming Compounds Coated with Blowing Agent
PolyOne’s new Geon Cellular Vinyl formulationg for trim and molding applications feature a proprietary technology that alleviates separation and consistency issues.
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Polymers that Change Fluorescence or Color When Under Mechanical Load Under Investigation
A Swiss-Japanese university team is investigating a sensor molecule (“mechanophore”) that emits fluorescent light that could be used as a built-in warning for when parts are near failure.
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Residential and Commercial Construction Outlooks Diverge
The changing trend in construction has resulted in a significantly lower forecast for the industry in late 2019.
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Materials: Glass-Reinforced PPS for Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems and More
DSM expands EV thermal management portfolio with new PPS grade.
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Materials: Color-Changing Continuous Acrylic Sheet for Illuminated Signage
Plaskolite’s new Optix-L Black/White acrylic sheet reduces materials needed for many back-lit signs and graphic installations.
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Additives: UV Stabilizers for TPO Roofing and Durable Molded PE Goods
Two new HALS-based stabilizers from Solvay Polymer Additives developed to meet industry trends for higher weatherability performance in TPO roofing membranes and durable molded PE goods.
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Additives: UV Stabilizer for Long-Term Weatherability of PE Greenhouse Films
Adeka/Amfine Chemical develops low-basicity HALS that resists sulfur fumigation and allows for long-term weatherability of agricultural PE films.
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First Production of Virgin Polystyrene from Only Depolymerized Material
INEOS Stryrolution completes test runs producing virgin PS from 100% recycled styrene monomer—practical proof of the recyclability of polystyrene.
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Profile Processor Looks Beyond Windows and Doors
Intek Plastics intends to maintain a leadership position in its core fenestration ´óÏó´«Ã½. At the same time, it’s on a mission to leverage its expertise in materials know-how, engineering, technology and customer collaboration to become a force in other profile extrusion markets as well.
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