Engineering Resins
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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Specialty PC-Based Copolymer Boasts Superior Flame Retardance for Ultra-Thin Parts
Smartphone manufacturer Realme meets safety standard for consumer electronic devices with SABIC’s LNP Elcres EXL
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PSU Outperforms PC in Sanitary Biotech Sight Gauge
Manufacturer of single-use systems for biotech applications opts for PSU over PC for improved heat and chemical resistance.
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Will Prices Stabilize for Commodity Resins?
Demand outpacing supply, and petrochemical price hikes, have supported higher tabs for volume commodity resins. But moderating trends could flatten or even depress the price curve.
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Renewable PVDF Grades for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Arkema develops new sustainable Kynar PVDF grades based on 100% renewable attributed carbon derived from crude tall oil.
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PPA for E-Mobility Applications
Solvay’s Amodel Supreme PPA brings higher level of performance for applications ranging from high-temperature automotive components uses in electric drive units including e-motors to telecommunications equipment components.
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Medical-Grade TPEs Bond Effectively to Copolyester
Joint testing by Teknor Apex and Eastman showed Medalist TPEs overmolded onto Eastman Tritan copolyester yielded durable bond for grips, gaskets, and other soft/rigid items
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Sustainable Plastics Initiative
The Foundation’s initiative is designed to help businesses identify sustainable paths to plastics use and harness the full potential of plastics innovation.
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Ascend Performance Materials Boosts Production of new Long-Chain Nylon Product Line
To meet demand for a variety of applications, Ascend has expanded production capacity for HiDura LCPA in its Greenwood, S.C., plant.
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