Materials
The Strain Rate Effect
The rate of loading for a plastic material is a key component of how we perceive its performance.
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BASF Launches Innovative Catalyst to Process Renewable Feedstocks
CircleStar catalyst decreases CO2 footprint in the bioethylene value chain for products ranging from jet fuel to plastics.
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Hallstar Acquires Lanxess’ Polymer Additives Production site in Greensboro, N.C.
Hallstar is gaining new product lines of brominated flame retardants and phthalate-free plasticizers including benzoate and citrate esters.
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Ineos Styrolution and Coexpan Claim Food Contact Standards for 100% Mechanically Recycled Polystyrene
The food contact standards apply across all dairy product formats using the recycled PS.
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Orbia Polymer Solutions’ Alphagary Business Launches PVC Compounds with Recycled Content
The new Infinitude PVC compounds are formulated with up to 70% recycled content.
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Prices of Volume Resins Drop
Price relief is expected to continue through the fourth quarter for nine major commodity and engineering resins, driven by widespread supply/demand imbalances.
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Aquapak Partners with Industrial Physics to Facilitate Transition to Sustainable Packaging
The bioplastics manufacturer and its new testing & inspection partner will create a harmonized set for WVTR testing methods for its Hydropol biodegradable plastic.
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Flame-Retardant Synergists in Masterbatch Form
Tolsa is launching masterbatch capability for its Adins FR products at K 2022
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Expanded Polyolefins-Based Portfolio for Healthcare
ExxonMobil has expanded its polyolefin range of materials to meet changing medical market needs.
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Conventus Polymers Now a Distributor for SABIC Specialties in North America
SABIC has authorized Conventus to distribute its high-performance engineering thermoplastics such as Ultem PEI and LNP compounds.
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