Lightweight, low-profile carbon-reinforced polyamide goggles
Lightweight, low-profile carbon-reinforced polyamide goggles provide enhanced swimming dynamics for competitive athletes.
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New plastics grade from SABIC
High-Temp, Ultra-Tough Ultem FR Resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics helps launch new actifry low-fat deep fryer with sizzling speed.
Ticona introduces new UV-Detectable Hostaform MT Grade
Ticona announced the availability of Hostaform MT (medical technology) 8U05, a UV-detectable acetal copolymer (POM) for enhanced quality control in the production of complex medical devices.
Borealis at Interplastica 2010
Innovations to create cutting-edge products and bring highlevel efficiency and environmentally-friendly performance to Russia’s expanding manufacturing sectors will take centre stage at the Borealis stand during Interplastica 2010 in Moscow from January 26-29, 2009.
Dow introduces new generation impact modifier for PLA and PLA blends
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) launches the next generation Paraloid BPM-515 Acrylic Impact Modifier formulated to impart toughness and maintain clarity to polylactic acid (PLA).
Millad NX8000: new opportunity for highly transparent injection-blow moulded PP containers
Milliken’s new clarifying agent Millad NX8000 opens up a world of opportunity for highly transparent injection-blow moulded PP containers.
Novamont launches 2nd generation Mater Bi
Novamont launches 2nd generation Mater Bi: sharp improvement in environmental performance and increase in the use of renewable materials.
New biodegradable plastic for special packaging
BASF is now offering a new biodegradable plastic. It goes by the name Ecovio FS and it has joined the existing Ecovio product line.
Polyolefins congress highlights key industry issues
Key business and technology issues facing the polyethylene and polypropylene supply chains got a good airing at the PEPP 2009 global congress on polyolefins organized by Maack Business Services in Zurich in October.
Solar collectors being insulated using Basotect from BASF
The international heating systems manufacturer Viessmann, Germany, now uses Basotect plastics to insulate its solar collectors.
New Surlyn 3D Technology for new visual effects in the luxury cosmetic and perfume packaging
The Surlyn 3D technology offers greater design freedom in the production of perfume, personal care and make-up packaging in different shapes and with a range of visual effects – from crystal transparency, coloured translucence to frosted effects.
Metal substitution and recyclate grades in focus
New process and material developments for metal replacement and new materials with a high recycled content are the focal point of Lanxess’s presentation at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.