News about materials, production and technology

SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS Custom-colourable compound for LDS processing	15.06.2011
LONG FIBRE THERMOPLASTICS LFT PP compounds retain mechanical properties in large structural components / Dutch consortium development	13.06.2011
LANXESS “Durethan” polyamide 6 grade meets European “Hazard Level 3” specifications / Suitable for rail vehicle equipment applications	10.06.2011
ROCKTRON Collaboration with French compounder Eurostar to produce PP and PA containing 100% recycled fillers	06.06.2011
SABIC New transparent polycarbonate resin / “Sabic PC” will be marketed alongside traditional “Lexan”	03.06.2011
POLYONE Carbon nanotube portfolio unveiled at “Brasilplast 2011”	25.05.2011
DSM Cooperation with Elevance Renewable Sciences on bio-based high performance thermoplastics	19.05.2011
POLYONE Performance additive claimed to significantly reduce cycle times	19.05.2011
STYRON “Sconapor” EPS grades introduced for packaging applications	18.05.2011
BRASKEM New PE and PP products launched at Brasilplast / Focus on automotive and packaging applications	17.05.2011
PET PACKAGING US trade group NAPCOR warns against using degradable additives / Insufficient data on side effects for PET recycling	16.05.2011
DOW CHEMICAL Polyolefin elastomer grade introduced for automotive TPOs	16.05.2011
SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS Films down to six microns achieved from PAEK grade / Advantages claimed over PEEK in similar applications	13.05.2011
POLYONE Non-halogenated TPEs introduced at Brasilplast 2011	12.05.2011
GREAT LAKES Polymeric flame retardant launched for EPS and XPS foam insulation	11.05.2011

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