Materials
Novel Class of Engineering Thermoplastic for High-Heat Capacitor Films
Borealis’s Stelora is thermal performance gap between PP capacitor films and films based on high-temperature PPS, PTFE and PEEK.
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TPE Made with 50% PCR Derived from End-of-Life Tires
Prism Worldwide has commercialized its first TPE with this type of recycled content based on its patented technology.
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Topas Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Recognized for Recyclability with PE Film
Polyplastics’ COC has earned broader recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR).
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Amorphous PHA Gets Green Light from FDA for Food-Contact Applications
FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials’ amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate to be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the U.S.
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NOVA’s BOPE-HD Film Resin Gains in Globally Available Flexible Food Packaging Applications
Positioned as a recyclable packaging alternative to traditional BOPET films, BOPE-HD film is now available from companies such as Inteplast, JK Materials, Oben Group, and Polivouga.
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rPET Reprocessor & Formulator Verdaco to Plant New Roots in South Carolina
Innovation center of excellence & rPET manufacturing facility set to open in June.
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Kraiburg TPE Expands Range of TPEs with ISCC PLUS Certification
The expanded range supports customers in the consumer and medical sectors in next steps toward a circular economy.
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Halogen-Free Flame Retardant for Crosslinked & Non-Crosslinked PE Foams
Tosaf’s FR9185PE masterbatch reportedly helps prevent the spread and acceleration of fire even at low concentrations.
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Home-Compostable Extrusion Coating for Paper-Based Food Packaging
BASF has added a certified home as well as industrial compostable grade to its Ecovio portfolio for cold and hot food packaging.
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CMA Experts Discuss Polyolefins Outlook for Next Five Years
A significant challenge facing the North American polyolefins industry may be maintaining economically feasible production rates while simultaneously ensuring a steady product flow to both domestic and global markets
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