Materials
Prices Firm for Polyolefins, PS and PET
PVC prices have the weakest outlook among commodity resins.
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Novel LLDPEs Enable Films that Are 'Ahead of Their Time'
ExxonMobil’s new Exceed XP 7 series boasts remarkable mechanical performance combined with low density and fractional melt index.
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Long Fiber Composites Based on Nylon Reclaimed from End-of-Life Fishing Nets
Avient’s new Complēt R long fiber-reinforced composites incorporate nylon 6 PCR from discarded fishing nets.
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SAN and SMA Copolymers Based on Renewable Feedstocks
Ineos Styrolution’s NAS Eco and Luran Eco product ranges have a carbon footprint reduction of 77% and 99% compared to fossil-based styrenics.
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Compatibilizer Gets How2Recycle Prequalification for Store Drop-Off Labeling
Ampacet’s ReVive 311A achieves critical guidance recognition for new technologies in sustainable package design.
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NatureWorks and IMA Step-Up Testing of Compostable Coffee Pod
Initial filling tests at IMA’ lab on K-Cyo based on NatureWorks’ low-carbon Ingeo PLA accelerate based on promising results.
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OCSiAl Gets Green Light for Luxemburg Graphene Nanotube Production Facility
New capacity expected to boost efficiency of plastics and rubber for the automotive industry.
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Bioplastics Family Gets Increasing Play in Luxury Cosmetics Applications
Finland’s Sulapac eco-startup founded by two female biochemists specializing in biomaterials has been steadily making inroads with companies like Chanel.
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Kraiburg TPE Gets New CEO
After 23 years, Franz Hinterecker hands over his CEO position to Oliver Zintner
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Graphene Nanotubes for Fluoroelastomers
OCSiAl and Daikin have developed nanotubes for highly durable, electrically conductive FKM compounds.
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