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SABIC Launch of polycarbonate based on renewable feedstock / New caps and closures R&D centre opens in the Netherlands	17.10.2019
INEOS STYROLUTION Sustainable products launched / Collaboration with Bage Plastics to produce grades with up to 70% recycled content	16.10.2019
GRAFE Effective flame retardants for polycarbonate and PET / Alternatives to halogen-containing products	15.10.2019
HORIZON EUROPE Industry calls on EU council for bigger research budget / Planning starts on programme's first four years	14.10.2019
HOLLAND COLOURS Expansion of light-blocking colourants for PET packaging in Indonesia	09.10.2019
GREINER PACKAGING Tear-tab design for paper and plastic packaging	09.10.2019
VICTREX Collaboration with Safran Cabin on composite aircraft parts / Aim to create flexible platform for multiple bracket projects	07.10.2019
DOW / DRUKPOL.FLEXO / RB Collaboration on recyclable polyethylene packaging for “Finish” detergents successfully piloted for retail	01.10.2019
FKUR New compounds extend range of applications for bio-based plastics	26.09.2019
TEKNOR APEX PA 6 compounds with low moisture intake / Metal-replacement applications	25.09.2019
LANXESS New PU system for industrial wheel applications	25.09.2019
RTP Conductive masterbatches launched / For environments prone to electrostatic discharge	24.09.2019
POLYONE Additive launched for rPET and PET bottles / Improved thermal stability during recycling	18.09.2019
KRAIBURG TPE Flame-retardant TPE series for adhesion to PA	17.09.2019
CLARIANT Masterbatches cut plastics content in packaging / Foam-cell structure	16.09.2019
BOREALIS Collaboration with Mondi generates PP mono-material food packaging	13.09.2019
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Microplastics found in European snow / Studies in France and US find particles in remote areas / German organisation mulls ban on artificial turf	12.09.2019
INEOS STYROLUTION Launch of high-flow “Novodur” ABS grade / Suitable for household and electronics applications	10.09.2019
CLARIANT Masterbatch for NIR-sortable black plastic packaging	09.09.2019
KRAIBURG TPE "Thermoplast M" range complies with new rules for medical-grade plastics	06.09.2019
PRESS LONDON UK drinks group rolls out bottles made from recycled and bioplastics	05.09.2019
BRÜGGEMANN Extension of additive range for virgin and recycled polyamide / Launch of products at "K 2019"	04.09.2019
INEOS STYROLUTION New fibre-reinforced ASA grade / Suitable for metal-plastic combinations and structural outdoor uses	30.08.2019
MICROPLASTICS Presence in run-off could threaten drinking water / Cautious WHO report says more data needed / Monomers leached into environment during polymerisation not primary concern	29.08.2019
RAUMEDIC New additive enhances sliding properties of medical plastic components	27.08.2019

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