Materials

Additives

Patent Filed for Non-Halogen Flame Retardant for PC and Alloys

FRX Innovations’ new patent for Nofia FR additives for consumer electronics, electric cars, home appliances and more.  

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PVC

PP Prices May Plunge, Others Are Mostly Flat

PP prices appear on the verge a major downward trajectory, with some potential of a modest downward path for others.

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Fungi Makes Meal of Polypropylene

University of Sydney researchers identify two strains of fungi that can biodegrade hard to recycle plastics like PP.

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processing tips

The Effects of Stress on Polymers

Previously we have discussed the effects of temperature and time on the long-term behavior of polymers. Now let's take a look at stress.

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Elastomers

Biobased TPU for Broad Range of Applications

BASF’s Elastollan N contains 50% renewable raw material.

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Barrier PBT for Monolayer Film Extrusion and Thermoforming

BASF’s Ultradur Barrier B6560 M2 FC TF said to close the gap between monomaterial solutions and recycling of packaging.

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Avient Launches Upgraded CAE Capabilities for Materials Selection

Enhanced visual simulation designed to support the use of plastics in structural applications.

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Additives

BASF Receives ISCC Plus Certification to Expand its Valeras Plastic Additives Offerings

Initial certification includes antioxidants produced at BASF manufacturing sites in Switzerland and the U.S.

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Additives

BBIT Antimicrobial Receives EPA Registration

Sanitized AG can now offer local stock availability to support the domestic market.

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Biopolymers

Two Injection Molding Grades of Biobased Materials Enhance Sulapac’s Cosmetics Packaging Portfolio

Sulapac Luxe, ideal for replacing hard plastics such as ABS and its more flexible edition Luxe Flex open up new opportunities.  

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