New high-performance biopolymers
Lanxess' Levotan X-Biomer technology effectively utilizes biopolymers for a more sustainable production of high quality leather.
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Ultrafiltration creates clear conditions
Multibore membranes from the BASF subsidiary inge improve water treatment.
Borealis acquires specialty polymers producer
Borealis signs an agreement to acquire full ownership of Speciality Polymers Antwerp N.V.
Evonik builds new dispersant plant
Evonik Industries is building a new production plant for polymer dispersants at the Goldschmidtstrasse site in Essen
Wacker raises prices for dispersions
The company is to raise its prices for vinyl acetate-ethylene and ethylene-vinyl chloride-based copolymer dispersions in Americas and China.
New dispersible polymer powder from Wacker
Wacker has developed a novel dispersible polymer powder for modifying cementitious and gypsum-based dry-mix mortars.
Ineos and Evergas wtih new deal for US shale gas transportation
Ineos expands its contract with Evergas to six vessels for the transportation US shale gas to its European cracker complexes.
Chemical giants inaugurate two plants in China
BASF and Sinopec inaugurate acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers plants in Nanjing, China.
Wacker raises prices for silicones in Europe
The increases vary according to product group and business field and are in the order of 4 to 8 percent.
New emulsions from BASF
BASF has launched two new Joncryl products for water-based inks and overprint varnishes (OPV) used in the paper and corrugated board industry.
Insight into the polymers market of Latin America
ICIS Latin American Polymers Conference has been designed to equip the representatives of plastics sector with the current news about industry trends.
New facility for Rohacell structural foam
End of 2013 Evonik Industries AG successfully began operation of its new production facility for Rohacell structural foam at the Darmstadt site.
Millions for polymers development
Borealis AG receives a EUR 150 million loan from the European Investment Bank for the further development of polymers.
New organic pigments and polymer soluble dyes
Clariant expands its range of organic pigments and polymer soluble dyes for sustainable and safer solutions in the plastics industry.
Styron increases prices for latex
The company have announced a price increase of 120 Euro per dry metric ton for all latex sold into the paper, carpet and performance markets.
API at the K 2013
At the K2013, in addition to the Apinat biodegradable biopolymers, API presents the evolution of its range of TPE and TPU compounds.
Protection in the deep sea
The chemical-resistant polymer Vestamid NRG from Evonik prevents corrosion on oil production pipelines.
Plexiglas helps performing rescue missions
Helicopter glazing made from Evonik's Plexiglas guarantees clear visibility and maximum safety.
Antibacterial polymer discovered
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm have discovered an antibacterial polymer for sportswear, diapers and bandages.
PolyOne and Denso Develop Advanced Automotive System
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that Denso Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive systems for all major global automakers, has selected GLS OnFlex thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for use in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new car model.
Protection on the road – Enhanced child safety seats
The E-por (expandable interpolymer) particle foam is now providing greater safety in the new TRIFIX child safety seat from Britax Römer. Used in the head and neck region, this new material from BASF has tough-elastic and crack-resistant properties that enable it to meet the highest demands placed on materials in child safety seats.
PolyZion project
A team of EU-funded researchers is leading the development of a unique type of sustainable zinc-based rechargeable battery for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid EVs (HEVs).
PolyOne replaces metal in sailboat rigging blocks
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that injection molder and assembler FKD B.V. has replaced metal components in sailboat rigging blocks with polymer solutions from PolyOne.
Compatibility of Medical-Grade Polymers with Sterrad Sterilization
Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, has conducted an extensive study that supports the growing use of its high-performance medical-grade polymers in hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization.
DSM's Akulon Fuel Lock enables ICO Polymers' new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks
Akulon Fuel Lock, an innovative-polyamide 6 technology developed by DSM, forms the basis of a new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks, developed by ICO Polymers, a subsidiary of A. Schulman, Inc. and a leading producer of rotational molding polymers.
Customized medical technology materials
The focus of BASF’s booth at the Compamed tradeshow in Düsseldorf, Germany, is on the antimicrobial HyGentic product portfolio and its range of support services, and on a number of high-performance plastics for medical technology applications. BASF will be exhibiting its solutions from November 14 through 16, 2012, in Booth No. G28, Hall 08B.
Songwon and Sabo join forces to establish presence for Light Stabilizers
Songwon announces it has entered into long term distribution arrangements with Sabo SpA representing a further milestone in its long-term strategic ambition to be a leading supplier of polymer stabilizer solutions to the global polymer industry.
Solvay Launches High-Performance Polyester Compound
Solvay has unveiled a new high-performance polyester compound that delivers higher heat and light stability than competitive materials for light-emitting diode (LED) televisions.
PolyOne solutions replace metal in new LED lighting applications
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that Finland-based Kruunutekniikka Oy, a leading manufacturer of solid-state LED lighting systems, has adopted Therma-Tech thermal management solutions to replace aluminum in its recently patented Coolics LED light fixtures.
Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Polymers and Fuels – a challenge for sustainable chemistry
The world’s largest conference on “CO2 as Feedstock for Chemistry and Polymers” covers an incredibly wide range of uses for CO2, developing a vision for a sustainable carbon dioxide economy.
Arkema invests over €70M in fluoropolymers in France
The world leader in PVDF fluoropolymer, an innovative and fast-growing (+7% p.a.) performance material, Arkema announces a major project for the development of its Kynar PVDF business in Europe.
Monitoring of the 'forces majeures' of polymer suppliers in Europe
'Plastics processors are angry', said Alexandre Dangis, speaking on June 1st , 2012 at the EuPC Annual Meeting in Vienna (Austria) about the mounting raw material cost increases and the associated large number of 'forces majeures' in Europe.
Researchers develop world’s first biodegradable joint implant
Tampere University of Technology (TUT) has been the first in the world to develop biodegradable joint implant, RegJoint.
SPE ACCE Teams with Missouri University for survey on sustainability initiatives in composites industry
The organizing committee for the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) announced that it has teamed with Missouri University of Science & Technology (Rolla, Mo.) to develop an online survey to query members of industry, academia, research groups, media, and government organizations globally about the importance of sustainability in the field of polymer composites.
Ticona Vectra LCP plays key role in 3-D MID flow sensor
2E mechatronic GmbH & Co. KG of Germany has designed a 3-D molded interconnect device (MID) flow sensor for air conditioning systems that uses Vectra E840i LDS, a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) specially developed by Ticona for electronic circuits on 3-D injection moldings produced with a Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) process.
Superabsorbents Made in Krefeld– a quarter century of success
Fewer sleepless nights for millions of children and their parents, fewer tears, and more convenience – these are the "dry facts" achieved by a special chemical product: superabsorbent polymers, the technological secret behind the worldwide success of disposable diapers.