News about materials, production and technology

FERRO SPAIN Masterbatch range of additives and colours introduced in Spain	09.05.2012
BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE Early results from CO2-to-polyols research look “highly promising” / Flexible foam applications	24.04.2012
SABIC Additional “Lexan” PC grades introduced / Improved flame retardancy at thin gauges / Light transmission levels in LEDs retained at prolonged high temperature	23.04.2012
TEKNOR APEX Flexible vinyls incorporate bio-based plasticisers / Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions reduced by 41%	20.04.2012
A. SCHULMAN Nylon compounds launched for metal replacement applications	19.04.2012
ARTENIUS Fast reheat PET resin can save up to 20% of energy usage in production	18.04.2012
CEREPLAST First EVA and TPE starch hybrids introduced	17.04.2012
W. R. GRACE Agreement with Dow to develop next generation catalysts for PP production / Commercial start in 2012	16.04.2012
AXION POLYMERS Recycled PP derived from end-of-life vehicles is introduced / Manchester plant can recover up to 95% of auto residues	13.04.2012
CLARIANT Non-halogenated flame retardants introduced for transport and construction applications	10.04.2012
STYROLUTION First PS products to contain post-consumer recycled material are launched	02.04.2012
ARKEMA New foam masterbatch for PVDF resins / Fine-tuning of foaming levels in continuous extrusion processes	29.03.2012
STYRON “Pulse” series of easy flow resins for automotive interiors is extended / Two PC/ABS blends added to cost efficient range	22.03.2012
EVONIK “Care” range of medical polymers introduced	20.03.2012
AMBER COMPOSITES Prepreg from woven flax is now available / Sustainably-sourced material / High performance and easy processing	14.03.2012

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