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AMPACET Compatibiliser for recycling multi-material packaging / NIR-sortable black masterbatches	08.04.2020
NOVAMONT New “Mater-Bi” grade for extrusion coating / Company “fully operational” in Italy	06.04.2020
RESEARCH Scientists from German Helmholtz research centre discover bacteria that eats polyurethane waste	06.04.2020
CLARIANT New medical-grade ABS compounds	02.04.2020
PACKAGING RECYCLING Label made of 100% post-consumer polyethylene recyclate / Removable adhesive sticker makes recycling easier	01.04.2020
NEXAM CHEMICAL Supply agreement with Diab for PET additive / Strong growth forecast in windmill blades	24.03.2020
MEDICAL PLASTICS Antibacterial polypropylene film being developed for hospital use / Project funded by EU “Horizon 2020”	24.03.2020
CLARIANT Collaboration with Floreon to extend performance of biopolymers	23.03.2020
CLARIANT Halogen-free flame-retardant grades based on recycled ocean plastics	13.03.2020
SABIC Saudi group lifts Clariant stake to 31.5% / Leading role in specialities targeted / Swiss group's CEO search continues	09.03.2020
CLARIANT Masterbatch range for automotive plastic connectors	06.03.2020
BIOPLASTICS Dutch study into compostable plastics for packaging / Items degraded within 22 days maximum	05.03.2020
AQUAFIL / SAFILO Launch of sustainable eyewear / PA obtained from fishing nets, carpets and fabric scraps	05.03.2020
WASTE FREE OCEANS Partner companies launch products made from ocean plastics / MEP Søren Gade named WFO champion	27.02.2020
TRINSEO Bio-based TPU developed for footwear	27.02.2020
FOREVER PLAST Ineos teams up with Italian recycler / Hybrid plastics from PE bottle caps	19.02.2020
KOMPUESTOS Three bioplastics launched / Biodegradable in water	19.02.2020
BOREALIS Launch of ADCA-free HDPE grade / Blowing agent to be restricted under REACH	18.02.2020
BASF Compostable cling film for fresh-food packaging developed with Italy's Fabbri	12.02.2020
EVONIK New process for precursor adipic acid / Greening of polyamide chain	11.02.2020
COVESTRO Launch of low-friction and glass-filled polycarbonate grades for medical applications	11.02.2020
REPSOL Healthcare polyolefins portfolio expanded / New grades of LDPE offer wide ranges of fluidity and density	04.02.2020
RESEARCH Food-grade films with chitosan barrier layer	31.01.2020
FAERCH New range of recycled CPET for ready meals in Europe	30.01.2020
NEXAM CHEMICAL Appointment of business development manager / Initial focus on high-performance range	30.01.2020

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