News about materials, production and technology

CLARIANT Liquid additive masterbatch reduces yellowing in recycled PET bottles / Approval for food contact applications received from FDA	29.02.2016
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS Medical-grade PESU introduced / Transparency and stiffness at high temperatures	24.02.2016
CELANESE New "Hostaform" POM medical polymer introduced at “Pharmapack”	22.02.2016
LYONDELLBASELL Two PP grades launched for healthcare applications	15.02.2016
BOREALIS Introducing new “Fibremod” carbon fibre-reinforced PP compounds	09.02.2016
ARKEMA Introducing “Orevac 18362” for food packaging applications / Excellent clarity and high adhesion	29.01.2016
EMS-GRIVORY Highly thermally-stable "Grillon" PA for automotive applications	26.01.2016
METABOLIX Launching new range of amorphous PHA / US pilot plant in operation / Awaiting FDA clearance in food contact applications	25.01.2016
EASTMAN CHEMICAL Collaboration with Dutch filament producer / New copolyester range provides improved 3D printing quality	21.01.2016
BASF New effect pigments add colour to ”Firemist” range / Applications include packaging	19.01.2016
UK COMPOSITES PROJECT Development of flax-based composites for sporting and auto applications	18.01.2016
KRAIBURG TPE Full-scale production of "Thermolast” V compounds begins	15.01.2016
DIAMOND PLASTICS New PP powder for laser sintering / Prototypes from additive manufacturing	07.01.2016
ACTEGA Oil-free TPE compound developed for medical and pharmaceutical uses / Suitable for sensitive applications	04.01.2016
NATPET Enhanced PP offers better quality and less wastage / Further R&D projects expected with Milliken	23.12.2015

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