SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Non-brominated, Non-chlorinated Flame Retardant PC Film Helps E/E OEMs Power Up for High-End Eco Protection

Adaptor Made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* EFR Film>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 14, 2010 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today launched a new, breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technology – Lexan EFR film – that delivers non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardance (FR) at thinner gauges than flame-retardant polypropylene (FRPP). This new industry-leading material, announced here today at the Highly-functional Film Technology Expo in booth F10-43, enables electrical/electronics (E/E) OEMs to create flatter, lighter-weight notebook computers and other electronic devices while significantly reducing material costs, giving them a competitive advantage. The new Lexan EFR film is a top-choice environmental solution that increases the ability of global E/E manufacturers to go beyond current environmental directives by voluntarily eliminating halogenated additives in their products. This new SABIC Innovative Plastics breakthrough is the latest example of how the company works on behalf of customers to capitalize on its 75-year history as a global plastics industry pioneer.

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Materials Portfolio Lights High-Tech Way at Tokyo Film Technology Expo with New High-Performance Lexan* Films

Laptop Using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* DMX Film>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 14, 2010 – Here at the Highly-Functional Film Technology Expo, in booth F10-43, SABIC Innovative Plastics is prominently showcasing its latest cutting-edge materials that use its resin surface texturing, extrusion and coating technologies for the production of high-performance plastic film and sheet. The company’s new non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* EFR film, launched here today, joins this exclusive line-up of sophisticated materials as a top-choice environmental solution for a variety of electrical insulation parts. These new developments spotlight SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to its global electrical/electronics (E/E) and display customers with a fast-expanding portfolio of value-added specialty materials, application support and worldwide service, that will also be highlighted at the company’s booth.

Clariant showcases innovative highlights from Wet End to Finishing at Guangzhou Shoes and Leather Show

ClariantMuttenz, April 14, 2010 - Visitors to the 2010 Guangzhou Leather Fair will be inspired by Clariant’s new collection of leathers, based on Spring-Summer 2011 color and fashion trends and covering most types of leathers, including shoe uppers, handbags, garments, and sofas. At Booth 0110 0112 & 0131 0133 in Hall 11.2, Clariant will demonstrate how innovative products and processing techniques, offering environmental benefits and optimum processing economy, can enhance the natural beauty of leather with the look and performance to suit individual customer requirements.

Clariant simplifies pigment dispersion in coatings application – Easily Dispersible pigments

Clariant simplifies pigment dispersion in coatings application – Easily Dispersible pigments. (Photo: Clariant)
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant extends the production efficiency benefits of its outstanding Easily Dispersible organic pigments to waterborne industrial and decorative coatings with the launch of its new range of “ED Pigments” at American Coatings Show 2010.

Clariant sets new benchmarks in aesthetic performance for mild and natural cosmetics

ClariantMuttenz, April 13, 2010 - Captivating optics, sensual touch effects and a fresher, cleaner skin and hair feel are among the advanced sensory and performance benefits now available to the cosmetics industry with the launch of three new innovative formulation ingredients by Clariant.

Clariant launches new sun care and preservation concepts

ClariantMuttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant’s launch of its Sun Care and Integrated Preservation concepts to in-cosmetics 2010 visitors heralds new opportunities for formulators to easily boost the efficacy of UV absorbers in sunscreens and to reduce the use of preservatives in cosmetic formulations.

Perstorp Press Kit American Coatings Show 2010

PerstorpPerstorp presents an extended offer for PU coatings at American Coatings Show 2010.

Songwon strengthens its support to customers in the UK and Ireland additives market

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – April 13, 2010 – In line with its commitment to providing customers with continuous improvement in service, Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Elastomerics Ltd. as the disitributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland, of its polymers stabilizers portfolio which are used both in polymer manufacturing and in the prime and recycling processing of polymers.