Materials

PC Has Come a Long Way with a ‘Bright’ Future Ahead

SABIC’s recent study on automotive rear-quarter windows underscores Lexan PC’s merit for integration, styling and aerodynamics.

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Additives

REPI Appoints Business Development Manager

Krunoslav Muha will support the development of new performance additives for thermoplastics and polyurethanes.  

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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: PBT

The slow crystallization of PET polyester made it a poor option for processes like injection molding. This led to the development of more molder-friendly options such as PBT.  

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Biopolymers

NatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers R&D Facility

R&D center to include state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to fermentation research and new application development for Ingeo PLA.

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Additives

Polygiene Expands Antimicrobial Business with SteriTouch Acquisition

SteriTouch’s product line includes a broad range of antimicrobial masterbatches for commodity and engineering thermoplastics.

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Additives

Light Stabilizing Masterbatches for Polyolefin-Based Molded Automotive Components and More

  CAI’s new HALS additives in concentrate form are concentrate form for compounders do not generate VOC or unintended odors.  

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Additives

Graphene Nanotube Concentrate Allows Automakers to Boost Efficiency

OCSiAl’s Tuball Matrix 822 concentrate is designed for nylons, filled PPS, ABS, PC, and TPU.

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High Chroma Blue-Shade Effect Pigment with Intense Color

Sun Chemical’s new Lumina Royal Sparkling Blue expands the company’s color library with its mobile-based application.  

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Biopolymers

New Family of Bioplastics Boast Property Retention as well as Degradability and Recyclability

U.K. and U.S university research team have developed both a stretchable rubber like plastic as well as a tough but ductile one.  

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Additives

Heubach and SK Capital Acquire Clariant Pigments

Global pigments producer and private investment firm focused on specialty chemicals create global pigment technology and industry leader through new acquisition.  

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