Materials

Additives

Silicone-Based Additive Masterbatch for PE Molding Compounds with Recycle Content

Wacker’s new Genioplast PE50S08 masterbatch contains a non-reactive, ultra-high-molecular-weight polydimethylsiloxane as an active component.

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Ineos Styrolution’s Recycled Eco ABS Grades Get RecyClass Certification

Certification of company’s Terluran Eco MR and Novodur Eco MR ABS grades confirms the PCR origin of the waste used in production of the respective products.

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PEI for Optical Transceiver Collimator Lenses for Fiber Optic Systems

SABIC’S Ultem 3310TD boasts a significantly lower coefficient of thermal expansion.

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Spherical Nylon 6 Particle for Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printers

Toray has initiated sales of Toraypearl PA6 said to be the “first” truly spherical nylon 6 particle.

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Polyplastics to Highlight Expanded Product Portfolio at K 2022

The company will also highlight its material supply capabilities.

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Commodity Resins

North America’s First Integrated PDH/PP Plant

Canada’s Heartland Polymers is producing homopolymer PP with random copolymers slated for 2023.

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Biopolymers

Avantium Signs Offtake Agreements on PEF with AmBev and LVMH Group

AmBev with use PEF for the bottles of its soft drinks portfolio while LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics will use PEF for its cosmetics packaging.  

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Additives

Flame Retardant Synergists for Nylons

Tolsa to highlight advances in its Adins technology for use in nylons used in E/E, automotive, transportation and textile markets.  

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Mitsui and Teijin to Develop Biomass-Derived BPA and PC Resins

Mitsui to produce the biomass PBA and Teijin to produce PC using the same BPA.

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Specialty ABS for Extrusion and Thermoforming

Ineos Styrolution’s Novadur E3TZ is suitable for a range of applications including food trays, sanitary applications, and suitcases.

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Blending & Dosing