nanocomposites

New Additives and Colorants To Debut at K 2007

The world’s largest plastics show next month in Dusseldorf will highlight an unusual mix of new polymer additives, including some based on novel chemistries that reportedly set new levels of performance.

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Dow and Brazilian Firms Make PE from Sugar Cane

Two Brazilian firms are developing methods of making polyethylene from ethanol derived from sugar cane.

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Huntsman Closes Sale to Flint Hills

Last month, Huntsman Corp., The Woodlands, Texas, completed the sale of its U.S. polymers business to Flint Hills Resources, LP, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., Wichita, Kan.

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Recycling E-Plastics New Material Stream Brings Its Own Set of Problems

Brominated flame retardants restrict its use. Most now goes to China, but new recycling processes promise to ‘clean up’ e-waste.

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Hexion to Buy Huntsman Corp.

Huntsman Corp., Salt Lake City, has agreed to a defi nitive merger agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, an Apollo Management, L.P. portfolio company and a global leader in thermoset resins, including vinyl esters, unsaturated polyesters, and epoxies.

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New Barrier Options Debut at SPE ANTEC

Innovative barrier technologies to boost the shelf-life of PET bottles were introduced at the May SPE ANTEC 2007 conference in Cincinnati.

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SABIC Buys GE Plastics

General Electric Co., Fairfi eld, Conn., has agreed to sell its GE Plastics business, based in Pittsfi eld, Mass., to Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for $11.6 billion.

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Metallic-Pigmented TPO Debuts in Auto Exterior Trim

A molded-in-color, high-gloss, metallic-pigmented TPO wheel flare is making its commercial appearance next month with the launch of the 2008 F-250 Super Duty pick-up truck from the Ford Motor Co.

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Basell Moves and Expands

Basell North America Inc. will move its headquarters from Elkton, Md., to a new site this year.

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Hollow Glass Microspheres Stronger Spheres Tackle Injection Molding

Looking for a way to make lighter parts without giving up properties? New hollow microspheres are stronger than ever—enough to withstand the rigors of injection molding.

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