Materials
Amorphous PHA Gets Green Light from FDA for Food-Contact Applications
FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials’ amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate to be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the U.S.
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NOVA’s BOPE-HD Film Resin Gains in Globally Available Flexible Food Packaging Applications
Positioned as a recyclable packaging alternative to traditional BOPET films, BOPE-HD film is now available from companies such as Inteplast, JK Materials, Oben Group, and Polivouga.
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rPET Reprocessor & Formulator Verdaco to Plant New Roots in South Carolina
Innovation center of excellence & rPET manufacturing facility set to open in June.
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Kraiburg TPE Expands Range of TPEs with ISCC PLUS Certification
The expanded range supports customers in the consumer and medical sectors in next steps toward a circular economy.
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Halogen-Free Flame Retardant for Crosslinked & Non-Crosslinked PE Foams
Tosaf’s FR9185PE masterbatch reportedly helps prevent the spread and acceleration of fire even at low concentrations.
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Home-Compostable Extrusion Coating for Paper-Based Food Packaging
BASF has added a certified home as well as industrial compostable grade to its Ecovio portfolio for cold and hot food packaging.
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CMA Experts Discuss Polyolefins Outlook for Next Five Years
A significant challenge facing the North American polyolefins industry may be maintaining economically feasible production rates while simultaneously ensuring a steady product flow to both domestic and global markets
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Transesterification Inhibitor for PET and Polyester Alloys
CAI’s new additive masterbatch boost thermal stability of polyester compounds.
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NOVA and Pregis Collaborate on Sustainable Flexible Food Packaging
Pregis will use NOVA’s Syndigo recycled PE for stand-up pouches, fitmented pouches, and lay-flat bags.
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The Effects of Time on Polymers
Last month we briefly discussed the influence of temperature on the mechanical properties of polymers and reviewed some of the structural considerations that govern these effects.
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