Commodity Resins
Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 3: Field Failures
Polyethylene parts can fail when an inappropriate density is selected. Let’s look at some examples and examine what happened and why.
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Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels Made With E-Glass and Thermoplastic Resin Systems
Avient’s Polystrand ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are a cost-competitive alternative to other fibers and thermosets
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Prices Up for All Volume Resins
First quarter was ending up with upward pricing, primarily due to higher feedstock costs and not supply/demand fundamentals.
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INEOS and Supply Chain Partners Collaborate on Premium Film Packaging with 50% Recycled Plastic
PepsiCo launches its new Sunbites brand snack packaging in the U.K. and Ireland
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The Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 2: Density and Molecular Weight
PE properties can be adjusted either by changing the molecular weight or by altering the density. While this increases the possible combinations of properties, it also requires that the specification for the material be precise.
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Thin Wall Injection Molding PE Portfolio Expanded
NPE 2024: NOVA Chemicals has expanded its TWIM PE offerings with Surpass IFs 730 and Ifs932 high-melt injection molding grades
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The Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 1: The Basics
You would think we’d know all there is to know about a material that was commercialized 80 years ago. Not so for polyethylene. Let’s start by brushing up on the basics.
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ExxonMobil Highlighting Solutions for Primary and Industrial Packaging and More
The company is also showcasing innovations in hygiene, medical and agricultural sectors.
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Prices of All Five Commodity Plastics On the Way Up
Despite earlier anticipated rollover in prices for most of the volume commodity resins, prices were generally on the way up for all going into the third month of first quarter.
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INEOS Styrolution Announces New Authorized Distribution Network
The company’s strategic shift in its distribution network for the U.S. and Canada goes into effect April 1, 2024.
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