Materials

Construction

Cross-Linkable Formulations for Photovoltaic Cables

Avient’s Eccoh XL 8148 PE-based formulations support the rising need for solar power generation.

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Additives

Halogen-Free Flame Retardant for PC Film or Sheet

CAI’s new proprietary ST-SR487 additive in compounded PC achieved UL 94 VO with 0.25mm thick film.  

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Biopolymers

CJ Biomaterials Launched First Consumer Brand Cosmetic Packaging Application

Olive Young’s Wakemake cushion container made of PHA and PLA

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Corpus Christi Polymer Resumes Construction of PTA/PET Plant

When CCP starts production in 2025, this will be the largest vertically-integrated PTA-PET production facility in the world.

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resin pricing

Prices of Volume Resins Drop--Except for PE

The downward trajectory appears to be continuing into the first quarter for most resin prices, though PE and possibly PP may remain somewhat stable.

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best practices

The Importance of Melt & Mold Temperature

Molders should realize how significantly process conditions can influence the final properties of the part.

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Ineos Styrolution Aims to Create First Large-Scale Home Appliance Closed-Loop Circular Economy System

This, through collaboration in China with waste recycler GER and appliance manufacturer Midea.  

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High-Performance Stretch Film with Recycle Content

Braskem and SML have jointly developed stretch film with 30% PCR.

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Ensinger Acquires Poly-Tech Industrial

Acquisition expands the company’s ‘value proposition of providing customers pellet-to-parts solutions’.

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing