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Automotive

Materials: First Flame-Retardant TPE to Meet Standard for Railway Applications

Kraiburg’s new FR2 series offers both UL 94 VO at 1.5 mm wall thickness and DIN 45545-2 for railway applications. 

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Commodity Resins

Perstrop's Non-Phthalate PVC Plasticizer Gets 'Green Light' from FDA

Pevalen polyester plasticizer approved for use in repeated-use PVC food-contact articles. 

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PESU Selected for Ultrafiltration Membranes by Water Treatment Company

Pentair opted to use BASF’s Ultrason PESU to ensure the delivery of clean and safe water.

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Soaring Preference for Biodegradable Packaging in Straw Market

Future Market Insights’ new study offers a global industry analysis for last four years and an opportunity assessment for the next 10.

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Automotive

SABIC to Expand Capacity of Ultem PEI and Extem TPI

Significant investment in production expansion of SABIC’s high-heat resins underway.

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Commodity Resins

Additives: Masterbatch of Optimized Antiblock and Slip Combination for PE Blown Film

DuPont’s Dow Corning AMB-12235 launched at Chinaplas 2019 represents a new-generation of silicone-based masterbatch that features optimized combination of compatible additives to simplify processing, logistics. 

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Victrex PAEK Used to Make One-Piece Fitting for Ultra-High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Systems

Swiss manufacturer VICI first to offer multi-use thermoplastic fitting that also allows easy handling and greater flexibility in the higher-pressure range.

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Commodity Resins

Additives:Translucent 'Frost' Effect Colorants for PET Bottles

PolyOne’s Smartbatch Frost Collecton of color masterbatches launched at Chinaplas 2019.

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PET

Study Projects Steady Demand for Pre-Made Pouch Packaging Formats

Consumer convenience trends are driving this growth according to Future Market Insights study.

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Packaging

Quest for Sustainability to Govern Pharmaceutical Packaging Material Choice

New study from Future Market Insignts looks at pharmaceutical packaging market through 2029.

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