Multiscrew
Additives for Polyolefins: Newest Advances Add Ruggedness, Good Looks & Easier Processing
At a recent conference, suppliers revealed novel coupling agents for wood composites and nanocomposites, unusual nucleator masterbatches for OPP and thermoformed containers, and enhanced heat and light stabilizers, flame retardants, and processing aids.
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Now It's Here: An Objective Test of Masterbatch Dispersion
There's a new grading system for color concentrates and additive masterbatches.
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Novel Processing Aids Ease Flow Of a Wide Range of Plastics
A new family of processing-aid masterbatches is said to enhance the processability of a wider range of plastics than is possible with other additives.
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Used Car Windshields Are Reborn As Carpet Backing
Two years ago, the Kaiser Permanente hospital chain challenged its two institutional carpet suppliers to come up with a carpet containing no PVC.
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Organic PVC Stabilizers Move from Europe to U.S.
A line of organic PVC heat stabilizers designed to replace heavy-metal stabilizers in environmentally sensitive European markets is now gaining a foothold in North America.
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New Sources of Help in Coloring Plastics
Two new color services for small to medium-sized firms that lack in-house color-matching and formulating expertise were announced at K 2004.
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K 2004 Wrap-Up on Additives: Problem-Solving Additives Tackle New and Old Challenges
The latest K show was rich in additives that can ease processing and end-use problems of thermoplastics and thermosets.
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Colorant Makers Expand Services to Speed Customers' Product Development
Independent color-concentrate producers have been expanding the range of services they offer beyond simple color matching.
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K 2004 Wrap-Up on Compounding: Quick Changes and Hybrids Add Versatility
New compounding technologies displayed at K 2004 included some unusual ways to broaden the range of products a twin-screw compounder can make.
Read MorePolyurethanes: Foams Go 'Green' at Ever-Lower Cost
A great deal of effort is going into formulating rigid and flexible foams for lower cost and better properties, despite the transition to "cleaner" blowing agents. Improving fire and smoke performance is another challenge.
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