polyolefins
Formulating LLDPE/LDPE Blends For Abuse–Resistant Blown Film
A new study shows how the type and amount of LDPE in blends with LLDPE affect the processing and strength/toughness properties of blown film. Data are shown for both LDPE-rich and LLDPE-rich blends.
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Density & Molecular Weight in Polyethylene
This so-called 'commodity' material is actually quite complex, making selecting the right type a challenge.
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LLDPEs Combine Stiffness, Toughness & Easy Processing
ExxonMobil’s new Exceed S series can reduce the complexity of film structures and formulations while boosting processability and film performance.
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Colorants with Synthetic Leather Look for HDPE Blow Molded Packaging
Ampacet’s Synthetic Leather color palette projects luxury look of leather.
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Revolution Gets First-of-its-Kind LNO for Food-Contact PCR-LLDPE
The company’s PCR can be used at content levels up to 100% in the manufacture of food-contact articles for all food types under nearly all conditions of use.
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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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New HDPE Pipe Processor Goes ‘QuickSwitch’ Route
Encoma of Canada installs KraussMaffei’s first-ever QuickSwitch line in North American to maximize pipe production flexibility, with more capacity on the way.
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SABIC, Mars Petcare and Huhtamaki Extend Collaboration to Wet Pet Food Packaging
The Sheba brand’s packaging will be based on certified circular PP.
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Solvent-Based Recycling: Emerging Technology for Reclaiming & Purifying Polyolefins with Twin-Screw Extruders
Just now being applied commercially, solvent-based recycling turns colored polyolefin waste into clear, clean and even food-grade resin comparable to virgin—all while keeping the polymer structure intact. Specially engineered systems of tandem twin-screw or twin- and single-screw extruders can do the trick.
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