New co-polyamide from Evonik to be used by Mercedes
Using adhesion promoter will reduce the weight of car component up to 20%.
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Sabic’s First Thermoplastic for Rail Seat Backs and Covers that Meet Highest Hazard Level of New Fire Safety Standard
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics announced new LEXAN FST3403 (flame-smoke-toxicity) polycarbonate (PC) copolymer, the first thermoplastic solution for rail seating applications to meet the strictest fire safety requirements under the CEN/TS 45545 standard.
Tritan offers a clear, tough and BPA-free alternative to polycarbonate
Innovative housewares brand finum, known for its patented tea and coffee filters and pots, has launched its first multifunctional tumbler, Traveler Zita, for perfect leaf tea making while travelling.
Packaging solution for bio-cosmetics
Barex resins from Ineos Barex distributed in Europe by Velox, offer the ideal packaging solution for bio-cosmetics free of preservatives and airless containers.
Major expansion and upgrade project at Samsung Total Petrochemicals’ complex in Korea
Total is consolidating its positions in petrochemicals in Asia with a new expansion and upgrading project for the Daesan complex in South Korea, which the Group owns with Samsung as part of the Samsung Total Petrochemicals 50/50 joint venture.
New Lexan EXL copolymer
SABIC’s new Lexan EXL copolymer boosts design freedom for next-generation miniaturized photovoltaic systems.
Dow offers a more sustainable alternative to styrenic copolymers
Recent Life Cycle Assessment brings to light environmental advantages for Infuse Olefin Block Copolymers by Dow.
DuPont at Luxe Pack 2011
A surprising array of forms, textures, colours and special effects for the packaging of perfumes and cosmetics – only made possible by the innovative use of DuPont Surlyn – will feature at the DuPont exhibit at Luxe Pack 2011.
Surlyn destined to the packaging industry
DuPont Surlyn has been adopted for the primary packaging of Bvlgari’s recent exclusive skincare line ‘Serum Précieux’.
SABIC expands random copolymer PP grades
SABIC, a global plastics industry leader, today announced an important expansion of its polypropylene (PP) resin portfolio: two new random copolymer PP grades for cast film and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film applications.
BASF reaches milestones with modern styrene-butadiene (SB) block copolymers
The innovative field of styrene-butadiene (SB) block copolymers is still in its infancy in comparison to other plastics. And yet, BASF already has two milestones to commemorate in this realm.
Eastman embraces a shrinking labels market
Full-body shrink film labels manufactured from Eastman’s Embrace LV copolyester are now available in Europe.
New copolymer SABIC PP 680K
SABIC launched high transparent polypropylene grade for multiple application area’s within extrusion blow moulding.
BASF presents new methylstyrene-acrylonitrile copolymers AMSAN
In the plastics segment, BASF intends to focus on specialties and products with a high potential for differentiation in the market. The target is to increase the sales share of these products by 2010 from roughly 25 to 40%. At The International Construction Fair Budma 2008 in Poznań, Poland, the company showed its new methylstyrene-acrylonitrile copolymers (AMSAN). AMSAN are the group of polymers which are highly compatible with PVC and have a high glass transition temperature.
Ticona's new family of Antimicrobial Acetals
Ticona Introduces Family of Antimicrobial Acetals. Anti-Crobe Antimicrobial Polymers Includes Injection Molding and Extrusion Grades for Hot, Wet Environments.