News about materials, production and technology

STYRON “Calibre” 1060 optical PC grade now available worldwide	23.07.2010
BASF Additive system optimises rotational sintering process / Energy savings and improved quality	22.07.2010
QUADRANT Polyimides and PEEK for machined parts in electronics manufacturing / Ultra-high temperature operation	21.07.2010
BASF Improvements to “Elastoskin” and “Elastollan” PUs / Opportunities for upmarket car interiors	20.07.2010
LANXESS High tinting strength halogen-free red dye introduced	19.07.2010
LEHMANN & VOSS Carbon fibre-reinforced plastics in different colours	16.07.2010
CHROMA New masterbatches designed to make resins biodegradable	15.07.2010
DSM Recycled PA 6 for under-the bonnet applications	14.07.2010
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS New “Lumicene” grade meets FIFA's highest football pitch standards / Improved durability	13.07.2010
TOTAL Methanol-to-olefins production unit in Feluy starts up / “Highest carbon yield on the market”	12.07.2010
PVC New Excel-based software allows PVC producers to assess environmental and economic sustainability	08.07.2010
BASF Two-component Styrolux blend developed for shrink sleeve labelling	07.07.2010
BASF New long fibre-reinforced PA to be available by K 2010 / “Considerable advance” toward metal substitution / Reasonable processing cost / Automotive applications	02.07.2010
BASF Heat aging resistance and good processability from PA 6.6 / Continuous operation possible up to 220 °C	01.07.2010
TICONA Halogen-free LCPs launched for electrical applications	29.06.2010

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