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Commodity Resins

General Polymers Further Expands its Thermoplastic Materials Portfolio

The less than a year-old company has expanded its geographic reach as well.

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ChevronPhillips to Start Up Two New PE Units; Braskem to Build Large PP Plant

Some of the expected new PE capacity is coming on stream, while plans for what will be the largest PP unit in the Americas are underway.

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Commodity Resins

Study Examines On-Purpose Propylene Technologies

IHS Markit sees on-purpose production of propylene as critical in meeting future demand for plastics.

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polyolefins

New Shelf-life Extending Packaging Technologies

Both Nova Chemicals and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America have launched novel packaging technologies.

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PVC

Most Resin Prices Down or Flat; PC and Nylon 66 Up for Now

Falling feedstock prices are a key driver as we enter the third quarter.

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Specialized Color and Additive Masterbatches Thwart Counterfeiters

Polyone鈥檚 collaboration with potable water equipment maker fends off pirates.

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Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Stay Put

OCSiAI鈥檚 test results with HDPE, epoxy, and elastomers show no release of particles when materials are mechanically stressed.

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Thermoforming

Food Industry Collaboration Creates New Fresh Snack Packaging

Milliken鈥檚 NX Ultra Clear PP concentrates play key role in 鈥淧ick Your Plate鈥 concept.

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Borealis to Build Dedicated Auto PP Compounding Plant

Company looks to secure position as a local supplier to automotive OEMs and Tier partners.

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Plastics Size Reduction