Materials
New Entrant Heartland Polymers Stepping up as Reliable Supplier
Heartland Polymers’ new Alberta, Canada facility will produce 525 KTA propylene and 525 KTA polypropylene. It is expected to stabilize supply chains across the continent.
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Resin Prices Still Dropping
This downward trajectory is expected to continue, primarily due to slowed demand, lower feedstock costs and adequate-to-ample supplies.
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Understanding the ‘Science’ of Color
And as with all sciences, there are fundamentals that must be considered to do color right. Here’s a helpful start.
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Benvic Expands Offerings of Thermoplastic Compounds
In addition to expanding its PVC compounds portfolio, Benvic now offers polyolefin-based, TPE-based, and bioplastic compounds.
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First Fully 'Bioattributed' ABS
Ineos Styrolution’s Terulran Eco grades are based on renewable feedstock according to ISCC-certified mass balance approach.
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The Strain Rate Effect
The rate of loading for a plastic material is a key component of how we perceive its performance.
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BASF Launches Innovative Catalyst to Process Renewable Feedstocks
CircleStar catalyst decreases CO2 footprint in the bioethylene value chain for products ranging from jet fuel to plastics.
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Hallstar Acquires Lanxess’ Polymer Additives Production site in Greensboro, N.C.
Hallstar is gaining new product lines of brominated flame retardants and phthalate-free plasticizers including benzoate and citrate esters.
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Ineos Styrolution and Coexpan Claim Food Contact Standards for 100% Mechanically Recycled Polystyrene
The food contact standards apply across all dairy product formats using the recycled PS.
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Orbia Polymer Solutions’ Alphagary Business Launches PVC Compounds with Recycled Content
The new Infinitude PVC compounds are formulated with up to 70% recycled content.
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