Materials
PP Prices May Plunge, Others Are Mostly Flat
PP prices appear on the verge a major downward trajectory, with some potential of a modest downward path for others.
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Fungi Makes Meal of Polypropylene
University of Sydney researchers identify two strains of fungi that can biodegrade hard to recycle plastics like PP.
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The Effects of Stress on Polymers
Previously we have discussed the effects of temperature and time on the long-term behavior of polymers. Now let's take a look at stress.
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Biobased TPU for Broad Range of Applications
BASF’s Elastollan N contains 50% renewable raw material.
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Barrier PBT for Monolayer Film Extrusion and Thermoforming
BASF’s Ultradur Barrier B6560 M2 FC TF said to close the gap between monomaterial solutions and recycling of packaging.
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Avient Launches Upgraded CAE Capabilities for Materials Selection
Enhanced visual simulation designed to support the use of plastics in structural applications.
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BASF Receives ISCC Plus Certification to Expand its Valeras Plastic Additives Offerings
Initial certification includes antioxidants produced at BASF manufacturing sites in Switzerland and the U.S.
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BBIT Antimicrobial Receives EPA Registration
Sanitized AG can now offer local stock availability to support the domestic market.
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Two Injection Molding Grades of Biobased Materials Enhance Sulapac’s Cosmetics Packaging Portfolio
Sulapac Luxe, ideal for replacing hard plastics such as ABS and its more flexible edition Luxe Flex open up new opportunities.
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Circular Packaging Based on Perstorp’s Akestra 100 and 110 Officially Endorsed in Europe
Perstorp’s next-generation co-polyester enhance thermoformed recycled PET products by adding heat resistance capabilities and more.
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