polyolefins

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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What Do Caps & Closure of 2030 Look Like?

Nova Chemicals pro gives us his take on why HDPE in caps and closures will proliferate and will include incorporation of PCR and PIR.  

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sustainability

Foam PP to Improve Sustainability and Cost

Cost-effective use of PP is a major consideration, but the biggest driver of PP foaming is pursuit of sustainability.  

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polyolefins

Making Polypropylene the Next Big Thing in Recycling

PureCycle Technologies’ solvent-based recycling process returns polypropylene to a pristine state.

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Biopolymers

SABIC’s Certified Renewable PP Used in New Coffee Capsules

Delica AG has launched the new more sustainable coffee capsule for use in it proprietary Delizio capsule machines.   

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polyolefins

Jewel-Toned Colorants for Blow Molded and Injection Molded Polyolefins

Ampacet’s Gemstones Collection said to provide a luxury reflective look to PE, HDPE and PP packaging and consumer products.

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Commodity Resins

Unimodal HDPE for Blow Molded Bottles Boasts a 'Step Change' in ESCR

ExxonMobil’s new unimodal HDPE is said to represent a big leap in ESCR performance without compromising other properties.

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Compounding

New PP Foam Extrusion Technology

Sulzer Chemtech and Borealis have launched new PP foam extrusion technology said to lower cost and increase efficiency.  

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polyolefins

LDPE and LLDPE Made of 100% PCR

Nova Chemicals has launched its first three 100% PE-PCR resins for flexible film applications.

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resin pricing

Commodity Resin Prices Rise, But PP Falls

Supply constraints continue to be a key factor in further resin price increases.

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Blending & Dosing