14 Jun 2016
ICEhouse™ building using SABIC’s LEXAN™ sheet signifies innovation for the circular economy
Sittard, The Netherlands, June 14, 2016 - By 2050 around 9 billion people are expected to be living on our planet1. This growth will require trillions of dollars of new infrastructure and will drive the construction industry to seek solutions for sustainable materials and innovative techniques to enable the building of affordable, energy-efficient houses while contributing to the smart use of global resources based on circular-economy principles.
13 Jun 2016
A complete solution:
Guardian Glass introduces advanced glass that provides a comfortable environment inside conservatories and orangeries
Bertrange, Luxembourg, June 13, 2016 – Guardian, a leading manufacturer of high performance architectural glass, has introduced Guardian Sun® in the UK and Ireland, a specially coated glass with solar control and thermal insulation (U-value of 1.0 W/m²K) properties, and an internal light reflection rate of 17%, one of the lowest currently available for this type of application.
13 Jun 2016
More polymers take the heat, with XIRAN® heat boosters from Polyscope
Polyscope, the world’s leading producer of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymers, is expanding its XIRAN® heat booster range. Originally introduced to increase the high temperature resistance of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), XIRAN heat boosters are now also proving succesful in increasing the heat performance of other styrenic polymers, such as polystyrene (PS) and styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), as well as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The extensive XIRAN heat booster range has positioned Polyscope as the pioneer for heat perfomance promotion of engineering plastics.
13 Jun 2016
SABIC addressing global trends through 'Chemistry that Matters™' at K 2016
Sittard, The Netherlands, June 13, 2016 - SABIC will be exhibiting at K 2016 (Hall 6, Stand D42), the world’s largest plastics trade fair, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19th to 26th, and will showcase to the expo’s 220,000 visitors how “Chemistry that Matters™” is addressing global trends and the challenges in key industries with inspiring solutions to help create a better future for everyone.
13 Jun 2016
Songwon strengthens regulatory support for its Benzotriazole stabilizers
Ulsan, Korea – June 13, 2016 – In recent years, the regulatory aspects of UV-absorbers and specifically benzotriazoles have posed new challenges for Songwon’s customers dealing with the light stabilization of plastics and coatings. In particular, the upcoming REACH registration has generated many questions and concerns among customers.
10 Jun 2016
Clariant introduces heat transfer fluids for the HVAC industry in India
Mumbai, June 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has introduced safe and innvoative heat transfer fluids for leading players in the heating, ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) industry in view of the growing demand for efficient and safe manufacturing solutions in India.
10 Jun 2016
Clariant and Kilfrost announce termination of acquisition
Muttenz, June 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Kilfrost today announced that the companies have terminated the acquisition agreement they entered into on November 19, 2015, relating to the sale and purchase of the European aircraft and rail de-/anti-icing businesses of Kilfrost.
9 Jun 2016
Clariant’s Catofin® catalyst supports strong start of largest PDH unit in South Korea
Munich, June 9, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today reported the excellent performance of its catalysts during the successful start-up of the largest propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit in South Korea. Located in Ulsan on the southeast coast of the country, the PDH plant is a joint project between SK Gas Corporation Ltd and Advanced Petrochemical Company. The facility is designed to produce 600,000 tons of propylene annually using CB&I's Catofin® catalytic dehydrogenation technology, which is based on Clariant's Catofin catalyst.
