Sustainable systems and additives for the polyurethane industry
Lanxess presenting more sustainable polyurethane systems enable reduced CO2 footprint and boad product range for demanding applications at the UTECH Europe 2024 in Maastricht, MECC.
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Oxoplast in the near and distant future
We talk with Maciej Budner, head of the Oxoplast Business Unit, about the impact of the economic situation on the current state of the market and the idea of business growth in the spirit of Zielone Azoty (Green Azoty).
Plastics manufacturers confronted with extremely high prices for energy and raw materials
Towards the end of the year, the PVC industry is still confronted with the difficult supply situation and the ongoing price increases on the market. Force majeure statements continue. Prices for electricity and gas rise incredibly. The situation hits the whole plastics industry value chain hard.
New plasticizer gives flexible PVC an environmental boost
Perstorp, the global leader in pro-environment polyols, is launching a new renewable polyol ester (non-phthalate) plasticizer Pevalen Pro.
New DOTP facility at Sibur’s Perm site
The Perm facility is 100% ready for commissioning, with the first batch of dioctyl terephthalate coming off the line and shipped to customers as part of the pre-commissioning pilot.
Arlanxeo introduces new Keltan Eco
Arlanxeo introduces its new thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs) that combine Keltan Eco ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) with green fillers, plasticizers and thermoplastics, resulting in EPDM products with up to 90% sustainable ingredients.
Azoty ZAK S.A. ceases ortho-phthalate plasticizers production
Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A. ceases ortho-phthalate plasticizers production. The Company’s long term strategy will be based on non-orthophthalate DEHT/DOTP (Oxoviflex) and specialty plasticizers.
Valtris Specialty Chemicals selects Krahn Chemie as new distributor for their Santicizer
Valtris Specialty Chemicals, a leading provider of specialty chemicals, appointed the Krahn Chemie Group as its new distributor for Germany, Poland, the Benelux, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and the Baltic countries for their SANTICIZER.
Pevalen with compliance for key food contact applications
Perstorp's Pevalen non-phthalate PVC plasticizer obtains FDA compliance for key food contact applications.
MEPs against recycling of plastics that contain DEHP
The EU Commission should not authorise the recycling of plastics that contain the banned softener diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), MEPs say.
Perstorp committed to DPHP in North America
To increase support for its DPHP plasticizer customers in North America, Perstorp has secured a permanent storage tank for its Emoltene 100 (DPHP) plasticizer.
Good results of testing bio-based plasticizer for PVC
Good results were reported during a meeting of the Placard project held at EuPC premises on 8 and 9 July.
Major new oxo plant in Sweden
Perstorp inaugurates major new Oxo plant in Sweden to strengthen position in PVC plasticizers and chemical intermediates.
Oxoviflex - plasticizer of the future from Poland
Grupa Azoty Zakłady Azotowe Kędzierzyn S.A. has expanded its product mix with the introduction of Oxoviflex, the first Polish non-phthalic plasticizer.
New major oxo investment in Sweden
Production of raw materials for Perstorp's general purpose PVC plasticizers at a major extension to Perstorp's main plant has begun on time.
Evonik optimizes the production of plasticizer alcohols
Evonik will be able to produce the plasticizer alcohol 2-propyl heptanol (2-PH) more efficiently at the Marl site.
New non-phthalate plasticizer by Grupa Azoty ZAK
Grupa Azoty ZAK SA introduces a new product brand - Oxoviflex, a non-phthalate general purpose plasticizer.
Perstorp at Plastpol 2014
The Perstorp Group will be focusing on its innovative plasticizer product range at Plastpol 2014.
BASF doubles production capacity of Hexamoll DINCH
BASF has doubled capacity of its non-phthalate plasticizer Hexamoll DINCH from 100,000 metric tons to 200,000 metric tons per year.
Isononanol plant to be built in China
First Chinese INA plant will provide important feedstock for next-generation plasticizers.
New generation of PVC plasticizers
Evonik started production of phthalate-free and bio-based plasticizers at a new production plant at Marl Chemical Plant.
LANXESS strengthens commitment to renewable raw materials with investment in BioAmber
LANXESS is strengthening its commitment to renewable raw materials by investing USD 10 million in U.S. company BioAmber, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., as part of a private placement.
Danisco Releases Life Cycle Assessment for Impact of SOFT-N-SAFE™ Bio-based Plasticizer on Environment
Danisco has recently released its cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment for SOFT-N-SAFE™, the bio-based plasticizer from Glycerine and Castor Oil, to add to the weight of evidence that the company has produced in support of the product's benign Environmental profile.
New Operation to Support Growth in Global Demand for K-FLEX Non-Phthalate Plasticizers
Emerald Kalama Chemical, a division of Emerald Performance Materials, announced that it has started the construction of a new operation to produce K-FLEX non-phthalate plasticizers and coalescents at its facility in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The new operation is scheduled to be commissioned during the third quarter of 2012.