Materials

Biopolymers

ADM and LG Chem Explore U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and PLA

Plans are for early 2022 launch of joint venture to build, own and operate a U.S.-based facility of high-purity lactic acid on a commercial scale, with another project to produce PLA.  

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Nylon/Modified PPE Resin for Demanding Automotive Applications in Hot and Humid Conditions

SABIC’s new Noryl GTX 9500 resin boasts superior dimensional stability, retaining improved balance of mechanical properties when exposed to heat and humidity in underhood and other applications.

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Nylon 12 Compound Boasts Highest Fire Protection for Busbars in High-Voltage Batteries of Electric Vehicles

Evonik’s new Vestamid LX9050 OR made with a halogen-fress flame retardant meets the requirements for classification V-0 of its flammability according to UL94.

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Biopolymers

Biobased and Biodegradable PLA-Based Compounds for Extrusion and Thermoforming

Bio-Fed’s new M-Vera PLA compounds are targeted to cosmetics and food/non-food packaging

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Commodity Resins

Mixed Pricing Outlook for Commodity Resins for Q4 2021

Up, down or flat--tabs for different resins head in different directions.

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Materials

Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Polycarbonate

How polycarbonate came about, virtually simultaneously, through the efforts of two industry giants.

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Biopolymers

DuPont’s 100% Biofeedstock Based Acetal Selected by Conveyor Component Manufacturer

Regina is first-to-market with conveyor chain and modular belts based on new Delrin acetal produced from 100% biofeedstock from waste.  

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2023 and Climate Positivity by 2030

Two recent MCAM acquisitions further support the company’s circular economy actions.

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TPE with Recycled Content for Automotive Interiors

Hexpol TPE’s has expanded its portfolio of Dryflex Circular TPE grades with recycled content.

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Graphene-Reinforced Thermoplastic Masterbatches Launched

Tosaf Group’s Colloids Ltd.’s Graphanced series of masterbatches based on broad range of thermoplastics.  

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling