Materials
Epolin Expands NIR Dyes and Compounds Business Through Acquisition
Chroma Color’s Epolin division has acquired NIR and laser-absorbing dyes manufacturer Adam Gates & Co.
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Signal-Transparent TPEs for High-Speed 5G Transmission
Avient’s new Versaflex CE TPEs boast superior permittivity and low signal-loss performance at high frequencies.
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Lanxess Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
Emerald’s additives such as non-phthalate PVC plasticizers and polyolefin modifiers will be integrated into Lanxess’ polymer additives ´óÏó´«Ã½ unit.
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Expanded Portfolio of Pigments Certified OK Compost Industrial
Clariant’s Pigments unit has added nine new pigments that meet the EU’s standard for compostable plastics products.
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New Proprietary Bioplastic Presents Alternative to PLA and PHA
Startup Verde Bioresins’s PolyEarthylene blend has been custom engineered to 82 different grades for use in both single-use and durable applications.
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Foster is Now Exclusive Distributor for SK Functional Polymer
The new partnership allows Foster to offer Orevac 18300M functional engineering PE tie layer to the medical device industry.
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Polyolefins Prices Still Rising
Upward pricing for polyolefins continues due to supply/demand imbalance but a potential flat-to-downward trajectory is seen for PVC, PET and PS.
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Medical-Grade TPE Used for Award-Winning Therapy Ball
Hexpol TPE’s Mediprene TPE was selected by Icho Systems for a therapy ball developed to promote cognitive and motor skills.
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Lanxess Offers Pigments Service for Biodegradable Plastics
Lanxess’ Inorganic Pigments unit supports masterbatch producers in formulating colored biodegradable plastics through pigment analyses.
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