High-performance plastic Ultrason in firefighter’s helmets
The new high-performance plastic Ultrason® E2010 HC, a BASF PESU (polyether sulfone), has recently been put to an extraordinary use.
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FRX Polymers and Polynew are top winners of Spe Environmental Division’s ‘Clean Technology’ Awards
A technology developed by FRX Polymers, Inc. for producing engineering thermoplastics that are inherently flame retardant and environmentally friendly has received the first-place award in the Clean Technology Business Forum and Competition, it was announced today by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).
Borealis launches advanced innovations
Advanced aesthetics, best-in-class organoleptics, faster production, and energy- and weight-reducing advantages are among the unique capabilities Borealis will showcase to Plast ’09 visitors during the fourday tri-annual event in Milan.
Ticona offers GUR UHMW-PE with vitamin E for customer testing and sampling
Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, announced two new grades of GUR ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) with vitamin E are available for sampling and testing in orthopedic implants. Vitamin E, a biocompatible antioxidant, provides additional oxidation stability to the engineering thermoplastic that should further extend the life of artificial prosthesis replacements.
New polyacetal from DuPont
DuPont Delrin 300CP optimises impact performance, flow and cost-efficiency.
Strong and flexible arresters made of DuPont Delrin secure medical storage trays
The performance of DuPont Delrin acetal resin in terms of its strength, flexibility and fatigue resistance is critical to the reliable operation of tray arresters fitted in Medstor medical cabinets from Mailbox Mouldings International Ltd. (Stalybridge, England).
New Zeniva PEEK launched by Solvay
Solvay introduces stock shapes of for use in implantable medical devices.
Recycling of PVC reaches 1 50,000 tonnes a year
In 2 007 the volume of post-consumer PVC waste being recycled across Europe, mainly through the Recovinyl system as part of the industry Vinyl 2 010 voluntary commitment, reached 1 49,500 tonnes.
DSM Engineering Plastics presents Stanyl ForTii
DSM Engineering Plastics has unveiled the trade name under which it is to launch its latest high performance polymer for use in electronics and other applications.
Cost saving for rural infrastructure project
Borealis BorSafe LS-H solution generates 30% cost saving for rural infrastructure project
Trends in recycling
The plastics industry – comprising PlasticsEurope, EuPC, EuPR and EPRO – has published its 18 th report on trends in production, demand and recovery of plastics called the Compelling Facts about Plastics 2007. Recykling is one of the most important parts in this document.
Huntsman to launch adhesive-free polyisocyanurate technology
A new technology for fire-retarding polyisocyanurate (PIR) sandwich panels will be launched by Huntsman at this year’s UTECH Europe exhibition and conference.
BASF have introduced new Ultrason E2010 HC
The new high-performance plastic Ultrason E2010 HC, a BASF PESU (polyether sulfone), has recently been put to an extraordinary use.
Slow progress towards diversion from landfill
The material recycling and energy recovery of post-consumer plastics waste varies significantly by country. In some countries like Switzerland, Germany, Sweden and Denmark there is very little landfill – these countries are very close to completing their diversion-from-landfill strategy.
A. Schulman introduces new tpe soft-touch injection molding and slush products in Europe
A. Schulman announced the European launch of two new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products for automotive applications – Invision VX EP ultra high-flow TPE, and Invision SLX slush TPE.
Borouge opened a new Logistics hub
Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has inaugurated officially the Guangzhou Logistics hub.
Borealis meets customer demand with relaunched healthcare solutions
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, starts to re-launch its Bormed LD PE range for blow, fill and seal products in response to customers demand for continued availability of the high-performance grades.
Plastic pipes do not contaminate drinking water
There have been suspicions that harmful substances migrate from plastic pipes into drinking water. A new study by the Danish EPA has acquitted the pipes.
BASF presents sustainable construction concepts
As a leading global partner to the construction industry, BASF is exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from January 19 to 21, 2009.
Plastics support sustainable use of resources
Plastics contribute in many ways to sustainable use of resources.
Discarded PET bottles are reborn
The reincarnation of discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles into Valox iQ resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics epitomizes Cradle to Cradle design, an innovative paradigm from the internationally renowned sustainable design firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLC (MBDC).
New DuPont Crastin PBT grades cut costs with super-fast moulding cycles
Moulders can cut cycle time for PBT parts up to 30 percent with new super-fast grades of DuPont Crastin PBT thermoplastic polyester. Designated Crastin SF, the new resins come in non-reinforced form and in reinforced versions with 15 or 30 percent glass fibre.
Borealis at Interplastica
Borealis to highlight market-leading polypropylene packaging innovations at Interplastica
Lyondell Basell has launched a new Avant M single-site catalyst system
New single-site catalyst boosts process performance of Lyondell Basell`s Metocene PP technology.
Waste Framework Directive
A revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) paving the way for a resource efficient Europe.
Mixing Heads for white goods and insulation applications
KraussMaffei launches optimized PUR mixing heads for refrigerator insulation: far longer service life and more efficiency.
Teknor Apex licenses innovative starch-blend technology from Cerestech for producing bioplastics
Teknor Apex Company has signed a licensing agreement with Cerestech Inc. on a unique method for blending relatively low-cost thermoplastic starch (TPS) with synthetic polymers or other bioplastics while retaining high levels of key performance properties, the companies announced jointly today.
Enhanced properties for polymer-based conveyor belts used in materials handling
DuPont Engineering Polymers and the materials handling department of the Technical University of Chemnitz have agreed a three-year joint development program which will commence in October 2008.
LyondellBasell grants Lupotech T license to Borealis for 350 KT per year LDPE plant
Borealis AG has selected LyondellBasell`s Lupotech T technology for a new 350 KT per year low density polyethylene (LDPE) plant; start-up is expected in 2013.
SPE has honoured two polymers of DuPont
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division has honoured two automotive components that use DuPont engineering polymers with the association`s 2008 "Most Innovative Use of Plastics" awards at its ceremony in Livonia, Michigan (US) on November 2008.
Arkema eliminates fluorosurfactants from Kynar 500 PVDF
In line with its voluntary product stewardship approach, Arkema has developed a new process that eliminates fluorosurfactants from its Kynar 500 PVDF. Arkema is introducing Kynar 500 PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) resin made using a new fluorosurfactant-free (FSF) process.
DuPont Delrin 300CP: new engineering thermoplastic
The launch of DuPont Delrin 300CP marks the development of a new polyacetal (polyoxymethylene, POM) offering a distinct combination of properties. The engineering thermoplastic combines high impact resistance, even at low temperatures, with high stiffness, strength and elongation at yield - yet it is particularly efficient during processing, thanks to its relatively low melt viscosity.
Highly-filled PUR for a more comfortable ride
Duramotive Bayern GmbH, a German automotive components supplier, recently began using a PUR spraying process developed by KraussMaffei to produce acoustic carpet elements for cars and trucks.
A. Schulman expands TPO sheet offering with two new invision products
A. Schulman Invision has expanded its thermoplastic olefin (TPO) sheet business with the introduction of two products from its Invision line to support thermoformed applications.
New high performance grade of Stanyl of DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced new high performance grade of Stanyl for under the bonnet applications.
Koattro: new polymer from LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new range of butene-1 based polymers, marketed under the trade name Koattro. The new resin can be considered by customers for the manufacture of elastic applications such as film, fiber, tapes, closure lines and aesthetic injection molding.