Consumer Products
Materials: Portfolio of Novel PBT Compounds Derived from rPET
SABIC’S LNP Elcrin iQ compounds aim to extend useful life of PET bottles and help reduce plastic waste.
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Additives: New Antioxidant Formulations for Polyolefins, Engineering Resins and Elastomers
SI Group showcasing specialty performance additives for polyolefins, engineering resins and elastomers at Chinaplas 2019.
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Materials: Next-Generation TPEs for Overmolding Exhibit Superior Adhesion to Broad Range of Thermoplastics
Teknor Apex’s Monprene OM compounds boast cost and processing advantages over current TPEs.
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Novel and Playful Foldable Trivet Made of PPSU
BASF’s Ultrson P PPSU used in a simple yet technologically sophisticated household item.
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ExxonMobil Doubles Capacity of Santoprene Thermoplastic Elastomers in Wales
Santoprene TPVs get play in lightweighting and sustainability of automotive parts and consumer goods.
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Materials: High-Molecular-Weight POM
Polyplastics’ Duracon POM WW-09 boasts durability and good sliding performance.
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Additives: Liquid Strengthening Additive Substantially Boosts Physical Properties of Recycled Polymers
Riverdale Global’s +Restore additive has been shown to strenghten PP, PP copolymer and HDPE regrind.
Read MoreEvonik Reorganizes its Business; Will Exit PPA Market
Focus of Evonilk’s reorganization is on specialty materials such as nylon 12, transparent nylons, and biopolymers.
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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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ExxonMobil to Expand Vistamaxx Production and Enter Linear Alpha Olefins Market
The move will enhance the company’s portfolio of ethylene-propylene specialty elastomers which have found broad use since their 2003 launch.
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